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Date: 27.09.2024

Author: Mykola Syusko, Tetiana Bondarenko

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One of the sources of support for Ukrainian municipalities is EU programs. In this article, we present a selection of programs from the European Regional Development Fund.

Participation in EU programs provides additional opportunities for the development of Ukrainian municipalities, opens access to significant financial resources of the EU that can be used to finance projects in many important areas, contributes to improving the image of communities on the international arena, makes them more attractive for investments, promotes the development of tourism and creation of new jobs.

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26.05.2026

Cooperating with Europe: how Bobrovytsia municipality is breathing new life into Katerynych Palace

When the municipality of Bobrovytsia first heard about the EU’s Interreg Europe programme, it seemed like something distant and unattainable. However, the training provided by U-LEAD with Europe changed that perception. The municipality decided that, rather than standing on the sidelines, they should try putting forward their own idea for an international partnership. This marked the beginning of Bobrovytsia municipality’s collaboration with European partners on the restoration of Katerynych family palace, an architectural landmark dating back to the late 19th century.

#news

#international cooperation

09.04.2026

Two local self-government bodies - one agency. How Shakhtarske and Petropavlivka municipalities set up a joint enterprise

Joining efforts is about compromising, about strengthening one’s own capabilities. Following their participation in a training programme on setting up municipal enterprises, supported by U-LEAD with Europe, Shakhtarske (later renamed to Pershotravensk) and Petropavlivka municipalities established a joint municipal enterprise, the Agency for Development and Recovery of Prysamaria.

#news

#intermunicipal cooperation

05.01.2026

U-LEAD’s Project Quality Index Improvement Programme has built a bridge to INTERREG projects for the Horodenka municipality

To help project managers spot the logic and mistakes in applications and get their priorities in order, U-LEAD experts put together the Project Quality Index Improvement Programme. In practice, this is illustrated by the case study of Horodenka City Council project team, which strengthened its capacity and took a step towards cross-border cooperation.

#news

#intermunicipal cooperation

#international cooperation

12.11.2025

From transparent agreements to shared achievements: municipalities of Сherkasy oblast building cooperation

In Cherkasy Oblast, intermunicipal cooperation is progressively becoming a practical tool for tangible change rather than a mere legal instrument. Municipalities enter into dozens of agreements to jointly develop education, social services, infrastructure, tourism and security. In terms of the rate at which these agreements are being signed, Cherkasy Oblast currently ranks first in Ukraine — and this is due to the hard work of local councils, support from the regional administration and the U-LEAD team.

#news

#intermunicipal cooperation

04.11.2025

Mezhova municipality and U-LEAD with Europe: a partnership that strengthens resilience

Mezhova Settlement Council in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast is proof that systemic cooperation with international partners helps municipalities remain strong under tough conditions near the front lines.

#news

#international cooperation

21.10.2025

Municipalities of Ternopil Oblast develop international cooperation

Ternopil, with the support of the Regional Office of U-LEAD with Europe in Ternopil Oblast, hosted an event for heads of local municipalities dedicated to international cooperation. Participants spoke about the outcomes, challenges and new tools that open up prospects for municipal development.

#news

#training programmes

#international cooperation

12.09.2025

Consulting with residents and making everything public: new developments in inter-municipal cooperation

More specific terms and adjustments to the process of establishing inter-municipal cooperation, new requirements for agreements, as well as mandatory participation of residents and the obligation to make inter-municipal cooperation agreements public at the project stage. All these changes came around after Law 4425 had come into force. Experts explained how to implement them during the informational session “Changes in the Legal Regulation of Inter-Municipal Cooperation”, which was part of U-Wednesday.

#news

#intermunicipal cooperation

21.08.2025

Partnerships without borders: how Nosivka municipality unlocks new opportunities

Today, the municipality of Nosivka has signed an agreement with its French counterpart, set up a designated department in the city council and discovered new development opportunities. This breakthrough was brought about by the initiative of the local team and the support of U-LEAD with Europe.

#news

#international cooperation

15.08.2025

Batiovo municipality: intermunicipal partnerships, logistics hub and trust in change

Batiovo municipality in Zakarpattia Oblast is a great example of how local leadership, strategic planning and support from international partners can be mutually reinforcing. Batiovo has been cooperating with U-LEAD with Europe since before the official establishment of the municipality in 2020 and to this day.

#news

#investment

#intermunicipal cooperation

17.07.2025

Joint efforts for efficient humanitarian logistics: how one municipality in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast became the support pillar for several regions

"We created not just a logistics centre but a mechanism that helps reduce tension and increase cohesion in the municipality, as well as support those around us," said Svitlana Spazheva, Pokrovske Mayor, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.

#news

#intermunicipal cooperation

#food security

03.07.2025

Strengthening Coordination for state regional development policy in Ukraine: ongoing and practical support of U-LEAD with Europe

Regional policy is becoming increasingly linked to Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction and future EU funding, making a coherent and inclusive coordination framework essential.

From Internships to Impact: Polish-Ukrainian Municipal Cooperation

Ukrainian local officials gained hands-on experience in Polish municipalities, turning knowledge into action. Five impactful projects improved waste management, healthcare, senior and youth engagement. This initiative sets a model for future EU-Ukraine municipal cooperation.

#Poland

#international cooperation

#news

06.01.2025

Steps to European integration: international cooperation experience of municipalities of the Vinnytsia Oblast

Municipalities of the Vinnytsia Oblast have long-standing ties with their foreign counterparts and are actively establishing new ones with the support of U-LEAD. A number of heads of municipalities of the Vinnytsia Oblast shared practical cases of finding partners abroad for Ukrainian municipalities, as well as cooperation opportunities and prospects.

#international cooperation

#bridges of trust

04.12.2024

Cooperation between local self-government bodies and NGOs in the Chernihiv Oblast has gained ground

The so-called Digital Shield, a hybrid power plant on the roof and bomb shelters in schools, cultural projects only a few examples of the initiatives implemented by local self-government bodies and NGOs in municipalities. Participants of the event at the Regional Office of U-LEAD in the Chernihiv Oblast shared how to learn to work with donors and attract money for development.

#lsg

#intermunicipal cooperation

#news

18.11.2024

InnoRenew CoE and U-LEAD hosted a conference on the establishment of a New European Bauhaus Academy hub

Stakeholders from Ukraine and EU countries, brought together by the InnoRenew CoE research institute and U-LEAD in Brussels, exchanged their thoughts on the establishment of a New European Bauhaus Academy training hub in Ukraine.

#news

#international cooperation

14.11.2024

Humanitarian Hubs of the Kherson Oblast: the need for new approaches

In times of war, humanitarian hubs become lifelines for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and those affected by hostilities. A recent visit by municipal officials of the Donetsk, Luhansk, and Kherson Oblasts to the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast was an important step toward finding new approaches to organising such humanitarian hubs.

#war

#lsg

#study visit

#intermunicipal cooperation

#internally displaced persons

11.11.2024

European Commission programmes available to Ukrainian municipalities

EU programmes finance projects in education, environmental protection, social services, culture, etc. It is vital for our municipalities to actively use these opportunities. This article will present a selection of programmes from the European Commission.

#international cooperation

Results of cooperation with U-LEAD and new development opportunities for municipalities of the Kharkiv Oblast

Representatives of municipalities of the Kharkiv Oblast joined a meeting organised by the U-LEAD Office to discuss the results and new opportunities for cooperation. The reaffirmed the importance of educational initiatives, the prospects for the development of international partnership and project activities and the international assistance received by the municipalities for recovery after hostilities.

#intermunicipal cooperation

#development strategy

04.11.2024

Zakarpattia Oblast actively builds energy sustainability

Recipe for energy sustainability of the municipalities of the Zakarpattia Oblast: energy decentralisation, wide implementation of alternative energy sources and energy efficiency measures, engaging the utility sector, encouraging businesses and private households.

#energy security

#intermunicipal cooperation

07.10.2024

The municipalities of the Kovel district are joining forces to take on the wartime challenges

Senior municipal officials of the southern Kovel district gathered at a meeting organised by the Regional Office of U-LEAD in the Volyn Oblast to discuss the challenges brought about by the war. Why? To exchange experiences, strengthen cooperation with state bodies and support the defence efforts of the region.

#war

#intermunicipal cooperation

#news

30.09.2024

International technical assistance strengthens the sustainability of the municipalities of Dnipropetrovsk oblast

The heads of municipalities of the Dnipropetrovsk oblast discussed the importance of international technical assistance at the event organized by U-LEAD with Europe. The main purpose of the meeting is to strengthen horizontal communication between heads of municipalities and to discuss the possibilities of effective use of international aid in conditions of martial law.

#war

#intermunicipal cooperation

#international support

26.09.2024

Development during the war: the results and prospects of cooperation with U-LEAD were discussed in Chernihiv Oblast

The representatives of the Regional Office team talked with the heads of border municipalies of Chernihiv region about the possibilities of interaction with U-LEAD with Europe, help and support of the Program during 2024. Municipalies also presented good practices of cooperation with the Programme.

#war

#intermunicipal cooperation

#international support

18.09.2024

Cherkasy is developing the social and humanitarian sphere despite the state of war

With the support of the U-LEAD Program, a delegation of representatives of the communities of Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhia oblasts visited Cherkasy oblast. The purpose of the visit is to study the experience of local communities in the development of the social and humanitarian sphere in the conditions of martial law.

#study visit

#intermunicipal cooperation

30.08.2024

Municipalities of the Cherkasy Oblast developed 50 ideas for potential agreements on inter-municipal cooperation

Inter-municipal cooperation is an important tool for municipal development, enabling effective use of resources, as it opens up opportunities for municipalities to join forces to implement collaborative initiatives.

#intermunicipal cooperation

#news

#lsg

29.08.2024

Municipal officials representing the Vinnytsia Oblast shared their ambitious plans and achievements with colleagues from the Khmelnytskyi and Chernivtsi Oblasts

Representatives of 16 municipalities of the Khmelnytskyi and Chernivtsi Oblasts studied good practices of providing municipal services in the municipalities of Kalynivka, Ladyzhyn and Bar.

#study visit

#intermunicipal cooperation

#news

15.08.2024

Best practices of humanitarian and social sphere development shared in Ternopil Oblast

The U-LEAD with Europe Programme organised a study visit to the Ternopil Oblast for representatives of municipalities from the Zakarpattia and Prykarpattia Oblasts.

#study visit

#international cooperation

#lsg

18.07.2024

U-LEAD helped the municipality in the Vinnytsia Oblast to find unique partners in Montenegro

The Ukrainian city of Bar agreed on the cooperation with Bar, Montenegro. The two municipalities joined the New Wave of Cooperation project implemented by the Network of Associations of Local Authorities of South-Eastern Europe (NALAS) with the support of U-LEAD with Europe.

#intermunicipal cooperation

#news

#international cooperation

04.07.2024

Reasons why joint utility companies do not work out

The U-LEAD adviser explained to municipalities the advantages of creating a joint municipal company (JMC), as well as the reasons why this journey has become long and fraught with difficulties for a significant number of municipalities.

#utilities

#intermunicipal cooperation

#advice

05.06.2024

The Kirovohrad Oblast shared best practices for providing educational, medical, social and cultural services

U-LEAD with Europe organised a study visit for representatives of municipalities of the Mykolaiv and Kherson Oblasts, who learned about best wartime practices of providing educational, healthcare, social and cultural services in the Kirovohrad Oblast for three days.

#intermunicipal cooperation

The Rivne Oblast shared its experience of financial autonomy of educational institutions

During three days, municipal officials from the Volyn, Lviv and Ternopil Oblasts learned about the experience of municipalities of the Rivne Oblast in implementing financial autonomy of educational institutions as part of a visit organised by U-LEAD.

#education

#intermunicipal cooperation

#study visit

31.05.2024

Three municipalities of the Zakarpattia Oblast joined forces to ensure the health of their residents

Thanks to the expert support of U-LEAD, Batiovo, Koson and Velyki Berehy municipalities have officially formalised cooperation in health care and are committed to ensuring quality services together.

#healthcare

#intermunicipal cooperation

#news

30.05.2024

Client-oriented approach and service management in the social sector: experience of the municipalities of the Poltava Oblast

Participants of the U-LEAD training programme “Steps for Specialists. Organising Social Services in Municipalities” learned about best practices of municipalities in the Poltava Oblast.

#international cooperation

#steps for specialists

#study visit

#training programmes

23.05.2024

Attracting businesses to the development of territories: a visit to the Lviv Oblast

The municipalities of the Volyn and Rivne Oblasts joined a study visit to the Lviv Oblast to learn about best practices and innovative solutions in rural development. The visit was supported by U-LEAD.

#intermunicipal cooperation

#development strategy

#business

#lsg

03.05.2024

Problems and challenges faced by the northern border municipalities

The heads of the municipalities located at the northern border of the Volyn Oblast met to share their experiences regarding martial law and security, as well as to seek ways to solve the problems of local municipalities together. The event was organised by U-LEAD.

#war

#international cooperation

#lsg

03.05.2024

Municipalities of the Lviv Oblast shared their experience of developing rural areas

Municipalities of the Lviv Oblast prioritise the support of rural areas, engage their capacities and attract additional resources. These practical cases can be useful for other municipalities that seek to work with this type of territories on a systemic level.

#intermunicipal cooperation

#study visit

#advice

25.04.2024

Municipalities of the Zakarpattia Oblast presented their international projects

The municipalities of the Zakarpattia Oblast are building strategies for economic development in wartime. For this, they rely on their capacities, use grant opportunities and cultural heritage, help relocated businesses and internally displaced persons. They also share their experiences with colleagues from other areas.

#international cooperation

#intermunicipal cooperation

#news

11.04.2024

Bridges of Trust initiative led to a partnership between a municipality of the Zakarpattia Oblast and the French municipality

The Kamianske municipality and the commune of Porto-Vecchio have signed the international partnership agreement, under which children from the municipality will go to France for rehabilitation, and the municipality will receive generators and other equipment to ensure energy security. They are also planning to raise funds in partnership with Solidarité Corse Ukraine.

#bridges of trust

#international cooperation

#intermunicipal cooperation

#news

09.04.2024

Interreg Europe 2021–2027: a new development tool available for Ukrainian municipalities

While Ukraine already has access to many programmes financed from the EU budget, opportunities are expanding. Already from 2024, all Ukrainian municipalities are eligible for the Interreg Europe 2021–2027 Programme. Priorities, terms of participation and specific features of submitting a project were discussed at the info session organised by U-LEAD.

#international support

#lsg

#intermunicipal cooperation

05.04.2024

A large-scale initiative by U-LEAD is helping 100 war-torn municipalities rebuild

The U-LEAD with Europe Programme, together with the Ministry for the Restoration and with the financial support of the Government of Germany, is implementing the initiative “Strengthening Local Resilience. Support for Emergency Repairs in Municipalities”. Its first stage is providing municipalities with vehicles. Under the second stage, tools necessary for recovery will be provided.

#news

#international cooperation

#war

#recovery

27.03.2024

Financial autonomy of educational institutions in the Zoria municipality

Financial autonomy in education can follow two different approaches: either each institution introduces the position of an accountant, or the municipality creates a special municipal institution that serves all educational institutions. The Zoria municipality, Rivne Oblast, chose the second option and shared its success story with other municipalities in the oblast at an experience exchange event held with the support of U-LEAD.

#intermunicipal cooperation

#finances

#advice

25.03.2024

With the support of U-LEAD, Administrative Services Centres in the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast are expanding the circle of their international partners

Administrative Services Centres (ASCs) can only ensure proper operation and implement new programmes subject to systematic efforts to attract funding and technical assistance.

#Administrative Service Center

#international cooperation

#lsg

01.03.2024

"Building sustainable municipalities — what does it take?"

U-LEAD with Europe is honored to invite you to join our practical discussion on "Building sustainable municipalities". Let's rebuild Ukraine and make it prosperous — together!

#announcement

#international cooperation

#intermunicipal cooperation

#reconstruction

27.02.2024

Cross-border cooperation projects for rural areas: seeking for partners and specifics of applications

The development of rural areas is a priority task for local self-government. Today, cross-border cooperation opens up new opportunities for Ukrainian municipalities.

#international cooperation

#lsg

#advice

22.02.2024

With the help of U-LEAD, the municipalities of the Zakarpattia Oblast implement a project approach in all activities

At the latest meeting, more than 20 heads of municipalities shared their experience in implementing projects and finding sources of funding.

#news

#intermunicipal cooperation

16.02.2024

How French and Spanish towns are strengthening Ties with Ukraine through the Bridges of Trust

The grassroots approach behind U-LEAD’s Bridges of Trust initiative - a "guerrilla" strategy: its conception, creation and results.

#bridges of trust

#intermunicipal cooperation

#international cooperation

#partnership

08.02.2024

Italian municipalities will support their colleagues from Ukraine through the Bridges of Trust initiative

Pairs of companion mayors from Italy and Ukraine present their joint strategies, pledge to work together and plan to work on our post-war reconstruction.

#bridges of trust

#intermunicipal cooperation

#war

#reconstruction

12.01.2024

Creative group from Kazakhstan received the grand prize at the Christmas Star Competition

More than 80 groups and artists from 13 oblasts of Ukraine joined the Christmas Star Competition, a festival held by the Sofiivka municipality, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, with the informational support provided by U-LEAD. Donations for the Armed Forces of Ukraine were collected during the event.

#news

#culture

#intermunicipal cooperation

10.01.2024

U-LEAD helped the municipality in the Vinnytsia Oblast to find partners in Slovenia

The municipalities of Hnivan, Vinnytsia Oblast, and Domžale, Slovenia, agreed on cooperation in civil defence and project management, exchange of experience and mutual capacity building.

#international cooperation

#bridges of trust

#news

26.12.2023

Establishment of cross-border cooperation: coordination meeting of the heads of municipalities from Zakarpattia region took place

During the meeting, with the support of U-LEAD with Europe, the participants discussed the possibilities of attracting extrabudgetary funds and establishing cross-border partnerships of municipalities, a step-by-step algorithm for organizing such cooperation for the implementation of specific projects, strengthening horizontal communication between municipality heads and opportunities for cooperation with U-LEAD.

#international cooperation

15.12.2023

Wartime land improvement: an experience exchange visit for municipalities of the Poltava Oblast

How to organise the activities of a land improvement utility company in wartime? U-LEAD joins the search for and support of the best practices of local self-government and organises experience exchange events. One of these events took place in the municipality of Machukhy, Poltava Oblast.

#news

#international cooperation

#lsg

05.12.2023

Pavlo Bozhko: We deliver humanitarian aid and plan recovery in accordance with EU requirements

Heads of Ukrainian municipalities participated in the ACT NOW Conference organised by the U-LEAD with Europe Programme on 8–10 November in Brussels. A member of the delegation, Pavlo Bozhko, head of the Krasnorichenske Village Military Administration, Luhansk Oblast, shared his thoughts on and experience with European municipalities.

#international cooperation

#reconstruction

#interview

01.12.2023

The municipality of Vorokhta partnered with the Romanian commune of Ciugud

Ukrainian municipalities continue to develop international partnerships with the support of U-LEAD with Europe.

#bridges of trust

#intermunicipal cooperation

#news

28.11.2023

“An internship in Poland provided insight into the changes in Ukraine after the acquisition of EU membership”

Anna Lutsenko, a representative of the Novyi Buh municipality, was selected for an internship in Poland, where she studied the Polish experience of transformations, division of responsibilities in municipalities and environmental protection.

#international cooperation

#training programmes

#interview

24.11.2023

Natalia Petrenko: In our village, the invaders tore off the stickers of European donors

An interview with Head of the Shulginka Rural Military Administration and representative of the All-Ukrainian Association of ATCs, who took part in the ACT NOW conference in Brussels.

#interview

#war

#international cooperation

15.11.2023

Annual meeting at "Bridges of Trust": we support sustainability and cooperation

A large meeting in Brussels brought together representatives of European and Ukrainian municipalities, public associations and mayors of European cities in an effort to strengthen international cooperation.

#bridges of trust

#international cooperation

#news

22.09.2023

Representatives of municipalities of the Lviv and Zakarpattia Oblasts paid a study visit to the Volyn Oblast

Another offline experience exchange visit was held with the support of U-LEAD with Europe. Representatives of municipalities of the Lviv and Zakarpattia Oblasts studied the best practices of support and cooperation with the business community in municipalities of the Volyn Oblast.

#intermunicipal cooperation

The visit to Dnipro Oblast resulted in six agreements on cooperation

Representatives of 20 municipalities took part in a seminar on implementing a food security programme, discussed the theory with experts, and gained practical experience in Pokrovska municipality, where they signed an agreement on cooperation.

#intermunicipal cooperation

#food security

#news

21.09.2023

Healthcare, education, social protection and waste management: Vinnytsia Oblast municipalities share their experience

With the support of U-LEAD, during several days, rural, settlement and city mayors from Cherkasy and Kirovohrad Oblasts exchanged their experience and studied the best practices of service provision in three municipalities of Vinnytsia Oblast.

#news

#intermunicipal cooperation

15.09.2023

Marko Funkl: We could learn from Ukraine about digitalization

Interview with the mayor of the Slovenian municipality of Hrastnik about participation in the "Bridges of Trust" project, cooperation with the Ukrainian municipality and the consequences of the recent flood.

#international cooperation

#interview

#Republic of Slovenia

25.08.2023

Representatives of municipalities of the Chernivtsi and Khmelnytskyi Oblasts paid a study visit to the Ternopil Oblast

Local munisipalities willingly shared their achievements, implemented projects and plans for the near future with the delegation of heads and deputies of communities from Khmelnytskyi and Chernivtsi oblasts.

#intermunicipal cooperation

#news

26.07.2023

U-LEAD organised a visit to exchange experiences between the municipalities of the Poltava and Cherkasy oblasts

The purpose of the visit is to share best practices in the organisation of municipal services of self-government bodies in wartime.

#news

#lsg

#intermunicipal cooperation

20.07.2023

9 grant opportunities in food security

Experts of the U-LEAD with Europe Programme continue to compile selections of relevant grant opportunities for various fields in the conditions of the war. This time — grants for farmers and entrepreneurs related to food production.

#grant

#investment

#international cooperation

23.06.2023

How to build an efficient system for management and implementation of EU funds – lessons from Poland

Read analytical material about the pre-accession for joining the EU in the fields of Decentralisation, Regional Policy and Coordination of Structural Instruments.

#advice

#international cooperation

#analytics

06.06.2023

Memoranda on the reconstruction of schools damaged by the war were concluded

Charitable organization “Charity Foundation “Brave” signed memoranda with six municipalities of Kyiv and Chernihiv regions on reconstructing schools that suffered from full-scale Russian invasion in 2022-2023. Schools will be repaired within the program U-LEAD with Europe with the financial support of the Service of Foreign Policy Instruments of the European Commission.

#international cooperation

#war

#reconstruction

26.05.2023

Ukrainian municipal representatives trained in Danish municipalities and studied their experience

Specialists from nine Ukrainian municipalities spent a week in the Danish municipality of Guldborgsund, where they completed an internship and got acquainted with its work.

#international cooperation

#Denmark

#news

23.05.2023

Cross-border cooperation programmes for municipalities

Attracting international funds for territorial development and restoration is of the utmost importance in martial law. The U-LEAD with Europe Programme provides municipalities expert support in preparing project applications and searching for existing international technical support programmes.

#grant

#international cooperation

#investment

22.05.2023

10 grants in the field of security, culture, agriculture, recovery of territories in wartime

Project activities and assistance in attracting international funds — the U-LEAD with Europe Programme continues to provide expert support to municipalities for the recovery and development of territories in wartime.

#grant

#investment

#international cooperation

17.05.2023

10 grants for media, NGOs and volunteer organisations

Experts of the U-LEAD with Europe Programme continue to compile selections of relevant grant opportunities for various fields in the conditions of the war.

#grant

#investment

#international cooperation

21.04.2023

At the House of Decentralisation, heads of Ukrainian municipalities met with representatives of the German government

Representatives of the German Ministry, the German Embassy and mayors from three different oblasts met at the office of U-LEAD and discussed the wartime challenges and the principles of future reconstruction.

#news

#international cooperation

#reconstruction

14.04.2023

Municipalities from six oblasts will be eligible for the Interreg NEXT Poland-Ukraine 2021-2027 programme

A large cross-border cooperation programme will finance their Environment and Healthcare projects with EU funding.

#announcements

#international cooperation

9 municipalities to introduce energy management systems

In light of Russian aggression, energy efficiency and a frugal approach to the use of resources are more relevant than ever.

#news

#international cooperation

#energy security

04.04.2023

Chortkiv municipality to receive over UAH 5,000,000

The funds intended for the purchase of machinery and equipment for municipal institutions will be allocated by the Government of Germany thanks to the cooperation between Chortkiv and a German city.

#international support

#news

#international cooperation

03.03.2023

9 grants for media and NGOs

Experts of the U-LEAD with Europe Programme continue to compile selections of relevant grant opportunities for various fields in the conditions of the war.

#grant

#investment

#international cooperation

23.02.2023

People’s diplomacy: demonstrations in support of Ukraine will be held in the cities of the world; Ukrainians abroad are welcome to join

From 23 to 26 February, demonstrations in support of Ukraine will be held in 95 cities of 29 countries.

#international cooperation

#news

23.02.2023

Twinning cooperation between Guldborgsund and 9 Ukrainian municipalities is going strong

3rd Steering Group Meeting marked an important milestone of the project and demonstrated willingness of all the parties for further cooperation.

#international cooperation

#news

#Denmark

22.02.2023

Project managers of Radomyshl municipality attracted UAH 2.59 million in 2022

There is a lot to learn from local experts and entrepreneurs.

#grant

#investment

#news

#international cooperation

#business

21.02.2023

U-LEAD continues to assist in building “Bridges of Trust”

This time, municipal representatives from five oblasts took part in a large info session on building international partnerships.

#partnership

#bridges of trust

#international cooperation

#news

15.02.2023

The “Bridges of Trust” initiative begins its second phase

Together with its partners U-LEAD announces a new chapter in building “Bridges of Trust”. This initiative will help rebuild 30 Ukrainian municipalities affected by Russian aggression.

#partnership

#international cooperation

#bridges of trust

15.02.2023

9 grant opportunities for municipalities in culture, education, security and healthcare

Experts of the U-LEAD with Europe Programme continue to compile current grant opportunities in various fields for local self-government during the war.

#grant

#investment

#international cooperation

12.01.2023

Interview with Volodymyr Moskalenko, Mayor of Korosten, about support of Lithuanian twin city of Ukmerge

New cities are twinning with Ukrainian municipalities after the beginning of Russia’s invasion against all odds. U-LEAD with Europe helps Ukrainian hromadas find such partners in the EU countries and establish sustainable relationships with them.

#municipality

#international cooperation

28.12.2022

Two municipalities from Kharkiv region launched an international partnership with the support of U-LEAD

The municipalities of Merefa and Pervomaisky agreed on cooperation with Italian municipalities. This became possible under U-LEAD’s Bridges of Trust initiative aimed at helping Ukrainian municipalities find partners among the municipalities of EU countries and establish cooperation.

#municipality

#international cooperation

#Italy

23.12.2022

Berezhany municipality establishes a partnership with Spanish municipality of Zafra

Ukrainian municipalities continue to seek out international partners with the support of the U-LEAD with Europe Programme.

#international cooperation

#news

#Spain

16.12.2022

Kalush Municipality Develops Cooperation with the Italian Municipality of Quartu Sant’Elena

Thanks to the Bridges of Trust initiative launched within the U-LEAD with Europe Programme, municipalities of Ukraine are finding new partner municipalities from the European Union.

#international cooperation

#bridges of trust

#news

09.12.2022

Kuty municipality to develop cooperation with an Italian municipality

With the support of the U-LEAD with Europe Programme, Ukrainian municipalities find new partners from the EU countries. The first online meeting of the head of the Kuty municipality and representatives of the Italian comune of Collesano took place recently.

#Italy

#news

#international cooperation

12.12.2022

“Bridges of Trust”: oriented towards practical cooperation

On 9 December, during World for Ukraine Summit that took place in Rzeszów, Poland, Deputy Director of the U-LEAD with Europe, Andrej Horvath, presented the Bridges of Trust Initiative. The high-level panel was focused on the role of municipal partnerships in the recovery of Ukraine.

#bridges of trust

#international cooperation

#news

08.12.2022

The Romny municipality is starting a partnership with the Italian comune of Monreale

The first online meeting of heads of municipalities and their teams was recently held with the support of the U-LEAD with Europe Programme. At the meeting, future partners discussed concrete steps for further establishment of close cooperation.

#bridges of trust

#news

#international cooperation

15.11.2022

Municipalities of Odesa and Italy are establishing cooperation

On 10 November 2022, the first online meeting between Ukrainian and Italian municipalities took place, organised by the Odesa Regional Office of U-LEAD with Europe as part of the Bridges of Trust initiative.

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14.11.2022

The municipality from Dnipropetrovsk oblast builds "Bridges of Trust" with the Spanish municipality of Bilbao

U-LEAD with Europe strengthens the capacity of Ukrainian municipalities by building partnerships with municipalities in European countries. The other day, the Novomoskovsk municipality (Dnipropetrovsk oblast) had a meeting with its partners from the Basque Country in Spain, the Association of Basque Municipalities (EUDEL) and the Bilbao Bizkaia Water Consortium.

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#international cooperation

#bridges of trust

28.10.2022

"Bridges of Trust": How the EU and Ukrainian municipalities build partnerships

On the 28th of October an online forum "Building Bridges of Trust between European and Ukrainian municipalities for Reconstruction and Recovery of Ukraine" took place.

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#international cooperation

21.10.2022

Ukrainian municipalities studied Danish cases on participatory approaches to planning

Danish colleagues shared their experience on participatory approaches to municipal planning with 9 Ukrainian municipalities located in Zakarpattia, Ivano-Frankivsk and Chernivtsi Oblasts.

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#international cooperation

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19.10.2022

Solidarity Forum with France

On October 19, an online France-Ukraine Local Solidarity Forum was held. It was organized in partnership between the Association of Mayors of France (AMF), Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR), PLATFORMA, as well as "U-LEAD with Europe".

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11.10.2022

Sol' and Solotvyno: municipal partnership as a useful tool for reconstruction of Ukraine

Josef Berta, mayor of Sol’ in Slovakia, knew right away that he wanted to partner up with Solotvyno in the neighbouring Zakarpattia region of Ukraine.

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#bridges of trust

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04.10.2022

With the support of U-LEAD, Synevyr municipality is developing cooperation with the Italian municipality of Pollina

With the assistance of the U-LEAD with Europe, Ukrainian municipalities continue the development of cooperation with international municipalities.

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26.09.2022

Kamyanske municipality partners with French municipality Porto-Vecchio

U-LEAD with Europe continues to help municipalities develop partnerships with municipalities in the EU. U-LEAD facilitated a working meeting between the head of the Kamyanske municipality and the mayor of Porto-Vecchio (France).

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07.12.2021

Ukrainian municipalities join forces and become stronger - U-LEAD conference

U-LEAD with Europe held its main event of the year - the International Expert Exchange 2021: Partnership for Development. Ukrainian municipalities are becoming stronger by joining forces, in particular through inter-municipal cooperation.

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13.09.2021

Chervonohrad Community Developing Cooperation with Slovenian Municipality

On September 14, the Chervonohrad Community signed a letter of intent to establish cooperation with the municipality of Trbovlje, Republic of Slovenia. The signatories were Andrii Zalivskyi, head of the Chervonohrad City Council, and Maja Hvala, mayor of the municipality of Trbovlje.

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#Republic of Slovenia

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