Andriy Pelekhatyi

Areas of specialisation

Local governance and the development of territorial communities; regional financial policy; local finance and budgetary policy; the socio-economic development of communities; strategic planning and management of territorial development; energy efficiency and municipal energy policy; public administration.

Professional experience

Over 15 years in research, higher education, and local governance. He worked at the Institute of Regional Research named after M.I. Dolishniy of the NAS of Ukraine, progressing from a postgraduate student to a research fellow of the Regional Financial Policy Department. He was a PhD student and an associate professor at the Economics and Public Administration Department of the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv. He is currently Deputy Mayor for Executive Authorities of the Pustomytivska territorial community, coordinating the implementation of government policy in education, healthcare, culture, sport, and youth policy. His responsibilities include setting the priorities for the community’s socio-economic development, preparing and implementing development projects, and carrying out energy efficiency and energy-saving programmes.

«A strong community begins with a strategic vision, responsible governance, and efficient use of its resources.».