Cultural and educational development of territorial communities as a factor of innovative public administration

Abstract

The article substantiates the conceptual foundations of cultural and educational development of territorial communities as a significant factor of innovative transformations in the public administration system. The relevance of the study is due to modern decentralization processes that require a transition from directive-administrative management methods to service-oriented models, where the development of human capital becomes a priority task of local authorities. The author analyzes the role of cultural and educational initiatives not only as instruments of social support, but also as catalysts of the economic and innovative capacity of communities. It is proven that innovative public administration in this area involves the implementation of new forms of interaction between the state, business and civil society, in particular through the creation of cultural hubs, creative spaces and digitalization of educational services. The paper identifies key challenges that local governments face when implementing cultural and educational policy, namely: a deficit in budget funding, a low level of human resources potential and a lack of digital infrastructure. Based on the analysis of domestic and European experience, innovative mechanisms for optimizing management are proposed, including: the introduction of project management, strategic planning using participatory tools, and the development of public-private partnerships. Particular attention is paid to the transformation of the role of a public manager, who in modern conditions must act as a facilitator and moderator of processes aimed at forming a capable community. It is concluded that the integration of cultural and educational components into the overall community development strategy allows not only to increase the level of citizen satisfaction with public services, but also to ensure sustainable development of territories through the capitalization of cultural heritage and the development of creative industries.