Ukraine’s ambition for enhancing decentralisation and local self-government reforms is supported by the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe in the framework of the project “Strengthening multi-level governance, democracy and human rights at local level in Ukraine”, launched in January 2023. 

The project aims to strengthen Ukrainian local and regional authorities and their national associations on the path towards a successful recovery of Ukraine. Local and regional authorities in Ukraine have a significant role in addressing the multiple challenges provoked by the Russian Federation’s war against Ukraine, proving to be key actors in Ukraine’s survival and resilience.

The project contributes to building inclusive, sustainable, and transparent communities, fostering innovative and co-operative approaches, and integrating a human-rights based approach as the necessary foundation for a post-war transformation grounded on good local governance and democratic values.

The Congress has reinforced the multi-level dialogue and co-operation with the Ukrainian Government and Parliament, Ukrainian local and regional authorities and their national associations, as well as a wide range of stakeholders including European institutions and associations.

The project is implemented by the Congress as part of the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine “Resilience, Recovery and Reconstruction” 2023-2026. It follows the needs and recommendations voiced by the pertinent stakeholders and beneficiaries during the implementation of the preceding projects since 2014.

Strengthening multi-level governance, democracy and human rights at local level in Ukraine 

    

By having an impact on democratic sustainability and promoting ethical decision-making and more citizen-oriented, inclusive, responsive and transparent local governance, the project “Strengthening multi-level governance, democracy and human rights at local level in Ukraine” contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals 5 (Gender equality), 10 (Reduced inequalities), 11 (Sustainable cities and communities), 16 (Peace, justice and strong Institutions) and 17 (Partnership for the goals) of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

These projects follow on the Roadmap agreed between the Congress and the Ukrainian authorities in May 2015 for the implementation of Recommendation 348 (2013) on Local and regional democracy in Ukraine and regular political dialogue. The projects developed in Ukraine are built upon the results of the Congress co-operation activities carried out in Ukraine since 2014. They are based on the needs and recommendations voiced by relevant stakeholders and beneficiaries during their implementation, and grounded on the Council of Europe Action Plans for the country.

“Strengthening local democratic governance in Ukraine”
Period: 01.10.2021 – 31.12.2022

Partners: Government of Ukraine, local authorities and their associations


Strengthening democracy and building trust at local level in Ukraine
Period: 01.07.2018 – 30.09.2021
Partners: Government of Ukraine, local authorities and their associations


Promoting Local Democracy in Ukraine
Period: 01.07.2015 – 28.02.2018
Partners: Government of Ukraine, local authorities and their associations


“Strengthening the capacity of local authorities in Ukraine”
Period: 1.04.2014 – 31.05.2015
Partners: Government of Ukraine, local authorities and their associations.


“Co-operation with Ukraine – Immediate measures package”
Period: 15.04.2014 – 31.12.2014
Partners: Government of Ukraine, local authorities and their associations.

  • National associations of local and regional authorities
  • Government and Parliament of Ukr
  • Open Government Partnership (OGP)
  • Network of Associations of Local Authorities of South-East Europe (NALAS)

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Congress Secretariat in Strasbourg

Marité MORAS
Head of Unit - Co-operation Activities
 marite.moras@coe.int

Svetislav PAUNOVIĆ
Project Co-ordinator
 svetislav.paunovic@coe.int