Diagnosis of the state of activity of the united territorial communities of Odessa region and analysis of the development of their territories

This article analyzes the current state of development of the united territorial communities of Odessa region. The factors influencing the efficiency of development of the territories of rural united territorial communities are investigated and characterized. The activity of united territorial communities, the share of the population, incomes and expenses per capita, expenses for the maintenance of the management staff and the ratio of expenses for the maintenance of the management staff with the amount of income of the general fund are analyzed. The estimated number and total population in the groups of united territorial communities of Ukraine, formed a rating of the level of use of socio-economic potential. Problems and prospects of development of territories of united territorial communities as preconditions of achievement of their ability are defined.