PASSIONARY CULTURE OF SERVICE AS A DRIVER FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE IN UKRAINE
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.65237/2336-3630-2025-12(1)-11Keywords:
public service, passionarity, passionary culture of service, national security, citizensAbstract
The article substantiates approaches to the formation of a passionate culture of service under martial law in Ukraine. It is proved that the formation of a culture of service, if adhered to, will strengthen the security of our nation, the elevation of all forms of service and the protection of state sovereignty.
According to the authors, service is a personal dedication of time, energy and talent to a mission that contributes to social development, protecting the nation and its citizens, strengthening communities to restore general social well-being. The introduction of a passionate culture of service is a new paradigm for the development of Ukraine in modern conditions.
Proposals have been developed that recognize and elevate the concept of service to a national imperative, in particular in the field of affirmation of civic identity; creation of a platform that will help Ukrainians discover the possibilities of service; improvement of explanatory mobilization work with military resources throughout the country; increasing opportunities for young people to form skills of national resistance; development military, militarized and civilian service. It is shown that fostering a passionate culture of service is crucial for ensuring the long-term sustainability of the state. Financing the information campaign and directing those who are interested but not eligible for military service, as well as veterans, to national civil service programs will help more Ukrainians learn about the possibilities of this public service, study them and accept fully justified decision to serve.
The importance of increasing value, flexibility, and the use of incentives to serve is substantiated. It has been proven that streamlining and expanding dedicated staffing systems for Department of Health and Cybersecurity specialists, creating a civilian cybersecurity reserve corps, and investing in the technical skills of current employees will enable agencies to meet workforce needs amid fierce competition from employers private sector.
It seems appropriate to develop new voluntary models of access to personnel with critical skills.
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