#SRER Ivano-Frankivsk implements the best practices of community economic development

Ivano-Frankivsk implements the best practices of community economic development

The team from Ivano-Frankivsk took part in the Training Program on Economic Recovery and Community Development organized by the Association of Ukrainian Cities as part of a joint project of GIZ Ukraine and UNDP Ukraine / UNDP in Ukraine with the support of the German Government.

This program is not only about training, but also about sharing experiences between municipalities that are implementing initiatives to develop their local economies.

 What was discussed?
 How to ensure sustainable development of communities after the completion of projects
 How to adapt the municipal economy to new challenges
 How to effectively implement local initiatives in partnership with business
 How to create a favorable environment for entrepreneurs

The main focus is on practical tools for the development of municipalities that can be applied right now.

Participants from Ivano-Frankivsk presented the results of their local initiatives, shared their experiences and challenges in the process of their implementation.

The speakers of the training include leading experts in local government, strategic development, and project management:
Oleksandr Slobozhan - Executive Director of the Association of Ukrainian Cities
Mustafa Sait-Ametov - UNDP Ukraine Regional Development Program Manager
Mariana Kononchuk - Executive Director of the Volyn Regional Branch of the Association of Ukrainian Cities
Svitlana Moskalenko - Head of the Department of Training and Research Methodology at the Higher School of Public Administration, National Academy of Public Administration
Iia Degtyareva - Professor at the Department of Public Administration and Project Management, University of Educational Management
Tetyana Melnyk - Expert on the implementation of the capacity building curriculum.

Such events are an important step towards strengthening local economic potential.