CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN THE CONTEXT OF (POST-) WAR ECONOMY: LEGAL, ECONOMIC AND MANAGERIAL DIMENSIONS IN UKRAINE
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Abstract
Corporate governance is the primary driver for economic stabilization and the facilitation of recovery processes during and following a war. At wartime, companies prioritize crisis management, financial stability and operational continuity. At post-war period, initiatives focus on long-term reconstruction alongside endeavors to attract investments and implement regulatory reforms. This study investigates corporate governance in Ukraine comparing wartime and the post-war period, encompassing legal, economic and managerial perspectives. Qualitative methods include content assessments of legal frameworks, official statements, business disclosures and reports. This study indicates that wartime governance prioritizes emergency decisionmaking and coordination with both state and international entities, while post-war governance is defined by financial transparency, institutional change and the necessity for modernization. The paper concludes that strategic changes and ESG integration are essential factors for enhancing resilience and investment appeal. Coordinated governance among government, business and international partners is essential for the efficiency of post-war recovery effort.
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Corporate Governance, Wartime Economy, Post-War Recovery, Crisis Management, Risk Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Transparency and Accountability
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