PROBLEMS OF LOBBYING IN THE PUBLIC GOVERNANCE SYSTEM: THEORETICAL APPROACHES

Abstract

The article substantiates that lobbying activities are being implemented in Ukraine now in the "shadow" and are actively developing. In this regard, there is a real need to identify and systematize the current problems of lobbying in the system of public administration in Ukraine in order to solve such problems. The article states that one of the threats to state security should be considered the institution of lobbying, which does not have its own legal framework and exists in the "shadow". It should be noted that lobbying really exists and the task of the management system to regulate such institutions taking into account the requirements of modern society, global development trends, globalization challenges and the realities of the information society. The author determines that lobbying is regulated in European countries as the basis for the formation of democracy in these countries. The conducted analysis gives grounds to single out the following clusters of problems of development of the institute of lobbying in the system of public administration. First, the negative perception of this institution by society and citizens of the country, which leads to a lack of perception of the positive consequences of such activities. Secondly, the regulatory and unregulated institution of lobbying in Ukraine, which leads to serious consequences in the system of making important public administration decisions. Third, lobbying is often linked to corruption. Fourth, lobbying can threaten national security if it is negative. Fifth, the unregulated lobbying activities lead to its existence in the shadows and, as a result, negatively affect the socio-economic situation of the country. Sixth, today there is a problem of professionalization of lobbyists. Seventh, there is the problem of setting quality standards for lobbying or addressing the issue of registration of these individuals.