FOREIGN EXPERIENCE AS A METHODOLOGICAL BASIS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF GENDER LEADERSHIP IN THE FIELD OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Abstract

The article examines and summarizes the experience of developing gender leadership and achieving parity in public administration in individual countries of the Euro-Atlantic community. The information base of the study consists of the current regulatory framework of foreign countries, as well as an analysis of numerous scientific works of foreign/Ukrainian scientists published in periodicals and posted on the Internet. Methods of analysis and synthesis, comparative legal method, as well as methods of System Analysis and modelling are used. The analysis of the implementation of gender leadership in public administration in Switzerland, Sweden, France, Denmark, Croatia and the Netherlands is carried out. It is proved that the formation of gender leadership is influenced by global transformation processes of the world. It was found out that the governments of foreign countries constantly "invest" significant investments in the development of professional civil servants, since the future of the state and the well-being of citizens depend on them. Based on the experience of some foreign countries, it is proved that the formation and implementation of leadership in public administration is one of the main vectors of further reform of the civil service system of Ukraine. It is concluded that there are no co-established international standards for the implementation of leadership in government bodies. At the same time, despite the contradictory views of scientists and differences in terminology, common to all approaches to the development of managers/leaders in public administration is the presence of generally accepted canons, foundations and strategies for leadership development with a clearly defined gender aspect. Each country chooses its own path of development of leadership in public administration and determines, taking into account national characteristics and needs, the competencies of public servants that are necessary for the effective performance of state functions and tasks. Recommendations on creating a favourable environment for the development of gender leadership in public management activities in Ukraine are proposed.