Institutional coordination and sustainable governance in non-military crises

Abstract

This article analyzes institutional coordination between central and local government in Bulgaria in the context of non-military crisis management. Emphasis is placed on the administrative structure, the role of regional and municipal administrations, the regulatory framework, and the challenges in the decentralization process. Updated data and tables on staff size, educational composition, and key structural issues are presented. The article formulates recommendations for improving institutional coordination and achieving sustainable crisis governance, taking into account contemporary challenges such as climate and humanitarian crises.