DIGITALISATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES IN THE FIELD OF ECONOMIC COMPETITION CONTROL: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR UKRAINE
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The study focuses on the digitalisation of administrative procedures in the field of economic competition control in Ukraine. The research focuses on the institutional and legal aspects of integrating digital tools into the operations of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMCU), particularly within the context of wartime challenges and European integration. Methodology. The methodological framework utilised is founded upon general scientific and special legal methods, incorporating comparative legal analysis, systemic analysis, and case studies of Ukraine's e-governance platforms (Diia, ProZorro). These tools enabled the exploration of both the normative requirements for digital transformation and the practical institutional challenges that hinder its implementation. The objective of the present study is to ascertain the nature of digitalisation in the context of economic competition control, to evaluate its capacity to enhance transparency, efficiency, and institutional resilience, and to identify potential risks that may emerge during the process. The findings of the study demonstrate that, whilst Ukraine possesses a formal legal framework that is largely aligned with international standards, the practical implementation of this framework is impeded by the presence of legacy paper-based procedures, the inadequate interoperability of databases, and the absence of sufficient transparency. Concurrently, the digitalisation process offers significant opportunities, including the reduction of corruption risks, the streamlining of merger and state aid review processes, the enablement of data-driven enforcement, and the enhancement of alignment with EU competition acquis. Conclusion. The digitalisation of administrative procedures in economic competition control should not be regarded as a technical innovation, but rather as a strategic reform. Its proper implementation will enhance institutional trust, strengthen the credibility of Ukraine's competition regime, and support both post-war economic recovery and the country's European integration trajectory.
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digitalisation, economic competition control, Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine, administrative procedures, transparency, EU integration, data-driven enforcement, institutional resilience
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