Abstract
The relevance of the study is stipulated by a number of factors, namely Ukraine’s course towards European integration and implementation of the good governance principles, the long-term functioning of the Ukrainian society under martial law allowing to determine the connection between good governance and democracy. The purpose of the study is to establish the connection between the democratization of the state and law regime and good governance through the analysis of the implementation of the good governance principles in Ukraine. Content analysis made it possible to assess the historical and political context of Ukraine, the influence of various factors on the processes of governance and democratization is investigated. The hermeneutic method played an important role during the analysis of the legislation, which made it possible to clarify the state of normative consolidation of good governance principles. The case study method made it possible to study specific examples of the application of the good governance doctrine. The comparative method was used to compare the model of good governance with the practice of government institutions’ activity in Ukraine. Results. The principles of good governance are closely related to the characteristics of democracy. Studying the implementation of the principles gives an idea of the state of democracy within the state. The level of implementation of the good governance principles reflects the degree of democracy of the state and law regime. Implementation of good governance principles leads to the democratization of the Ukrainian society. Ukraine is at the initial stage of implementing of the 12 good governance principles. Despite the initial stage, the basis for the implementation of the principles has already been laid. The war started by russia has a negative impact on the effectiveness of the implementation of the good governance principles. Overcoming the factors that hold back the implementation of the principles is a key to democratization of Ukraine. The research materials can be the basis for further study of good governance and democratization of the Ukrainian society, and will also be useful for government institutions to develop comprehensive programs for good governance implementation.