Theoretical And Practical Foundations Of The Participatory-Institutional Approach To The Governance Of Mahalla Institutions

This article examines the participatory-institutional foundations for improving the governance of mahalla institutions in the context of transformation through a systematic literature review and conceptual modeling. The study provides a comparative analysis of theories of institutional economics, polycentric governance, citizen participation, collaborative governance, and co-production of public services. A six-stage governance cycle is conceptually substantiated, integrating the identification of local problems, priority setting, decision-making by authorized actors, implementation, monitoring, and outcome evaluation. The article proposes an interconnected framework encompassing actors, authority, resources, decisions, implementation, outcomes, and feedback, along with an institutional accountability matrix and measurable performance indicators. The scientific contribution of the study lies in adapting existing theoretical frameworks to the specific legal and organizational characteristics of mahalla institutions and establishing criteria that link the actual influence of citizen participation to institutional accountability. The proposed recommendations are conceptual in nature.