Advantages and challenges of project management implementation in the public sector of Ukraine

The Ukrainian public sector faces significant inefficiencies due to bureaucratic legacies, resource misallocation, and fragmented governance, exacerbated by decentralization reforms and geopolitical instability. This systematic review examines the advantages and challenges of implementing project management methodologies in Ukraine’s public sector, employing the PRISMA framework to analyze 78 peer-reviewed articles, government reports, and case studies (2019–2023). Results indicate that project-oriented approaches enhance efficiency (25% faster project completion), transparency (40% reduction in redundancies via digital platforms like DIIA), and accountability (74% competitive bidding increase using Prozorro). However, challenges persist: 54% of officials resist digital tools, 63% of municipalities lack funding for software, and conflict disrupts 35% of frontline projects. Key findings underscore an urban-rural divide, with western Ukraine adopting digital tools at twice the rate of eastern regions. The study concludes that decentralizing capacity-building programs and harmonizing legislation with EU standards are critical for scaling successes. The government must establish cybersecurity cooperation efforts while adding online training spaces and letting projects move quickly to solve budget issues and slow bureaucracy. The study gives Ukraine long-term ideas for rebuilding that promote governance systems capable of adapting quickly and remaining dependable in the future.