Abstract

In scientific work is defined the meaning of transparency in government and the reasons that actualize the need for its consideration in the analysis of political life in Ukraine. Also, the article outlines the main problems becoming transparent government in Ukraine and identifies factors that contribute to its implementation. The purpose of this article is to determine the characteristics of the formation of transparent government in Ukraine. Analyzing a Ukrainian experience of public policy, I conclude that, the main factors to ensure the transparency of government in Ukraine are: the ability of citizens to participate in the discussion and formulation of policy decisions, activities of public authorities should be under the supervision and control of public, access to official documents. The principle of transparency involves the interaction between political actors in terms of parity and information transparency. This is a special kind of political communication in a society where information is exchanged not only at the level of the authorities, but also vertically - with the participation of citizens as bearers of democratic rights and freedoms. This communication aims to achieve a public consensus on the basis of public interest. It is the foundation on which to build effective public policy. Thus, transparency and openness of the process of exercising power, mechanisms of involvement of citizens, responsibility and accountability as the basic principles of cooperation between the authorities and society - all are components of transparent governance. Transparency of government is one of the most important elements in assessing the quality of democracy. Having an open public debate in which important decisions are made public, guarantee the democratic character of their implementation. However, the concept of transparency associated with the activities in the fight against corruption as a factor that negatively affects the openness and transparency of the public administration.