Research into the housing system for servicemen of the armed forces of Ukraine and comparative analysis with the experience of Canada and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Abstract
Purpose. To conduct a comparative legal, organizational, and financial analysis of the housing support system for Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel and the experience of Canada and the United Kingdom — leading NATO member states — and, based on this analysis, to develop well-grounded recommendations.
Method. Methods of system analysis, synthesis, deduction and induction, analogy and comparison.
Findings. A comprehensive overview of the housing system for Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel is presented, along with its comparison to foreign models. The advantages of these systems include centralized management through a single authority, the use of digital services, and market-based instruments to increase efficiency and reduce budget expenditures.
Theoretical implications. The results provide a theoretical basis for further research in military social policy and public administration, supporting the development of interdisciplinary approaches. The study establishes a typology of housing systems in different countries and deepens the comparative analysis of international experience.
Practical implications. Based on the analysis of national practice and international experience, recommendations have been developed to improve the housing policy for the accommodation of Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel. The proposals include the introduction of digital services, optimization of the organizational structure, and new mechanisms for housing provision and credit support. The results can be used for managerial decision-making and serve as a basis for regulatory amendments.
Originality/Value. The study presents the current housing system for Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel and compares it with practices of leading NATO member states. It identifies common features and differences between the models and provides a comprehensive understanding of housing policy as a component of social protection for military personnel.
Research limitations/Future research. The analysis of the regulatory framework is limited to the period up to October 2025, which does not include possible future legislative changes regarding housing support for military personnel. Further research should focus on improving the current regulatory framework or developing a new one in this field.
Papertype. Theoretical.
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