Implementation of international standards in local government as a key to sustainable development

• Main Author: О. В. Бортнік
• Format: Article
• Language: Russian
• Published: Grani 2019-08-01
• Series: Aspekti Publìčnogo Upravlìnnâ
• Subjects: local government; sustainable development goals; standardization; iso; quality management; indicators for city services; risk management; public sector; public administration
• Online Access: https://aspects.org.ua/index.php/journal/article/view/599

The article deals with the most relevant international standards created to promote the development and increase the efficiency of local government structures. The works of domestic and foreign authors is analyzed, defining the role of the local government potential in ensuring sustainable development of the regions. The link between UN global goals and the standards adopted by the International Organization for Standardization for sustainable development is analysed. Were taken into consideration the standards connected with work of local government authorities: ISO 9001:2015 «Quality management systems – Requirements», ISO 18091:2019 «Quality management systems – Guidelines for the application of ISO 9001 in local government», ISO 37120:2018 «Sustainable cities and communities – Indicators for city services and quality of life», ISO 31000 «Risk Management – Guidelines», IEC 31010 «Risk Management – Risk Assessment Techniques», ISO 22301:2012 «Societal security – Business continuity management systems – Requirements», ISO 20121:2012 «Event sustainability management systems – Requirements with guidance for use». Presented opinion about relevance of the seven quality management principles to local government and degree of their implementation in local government in Ukraine. The key features of these standards and their role in improving the quality of life of the population and the efficiency of the work of local government bodies are considered. Examples of quality management systems implementation experience in local government abroad (based on Italian research) and feedback on the results are provided. Provided examples and explanation of city indicators according to ISO 37120. And how standards can help prepare and respond properly in the most unpredictable situations, contribute to effective disaster risk management through the provision of universal tools and mechanisms at the city, state and regional levels of government. The possibilities of applying international practice in Ukraine are considered and importance of international standards’ implementation in local government as a key to sustainable development were examined.