Resilient Local Governance in Wartime: Reform, Decentralization, and Reconstruction in Ukraine

Start: 01 Oct 2025 14:00
End: 01 Oct 2025 15:00
C5-Room 5
Disaster Demography Democracy Community Governance
Event Type
Discussion
Mode
Minds-On
Accessibility
Flow
How is it possible to have a fair city? How is it possible to have a resilient city?

Event Description

Organized in partnership with PLATFORMA, this session will explore the impact of the ongoing war on local governance in Ukraine, highlighting the role of decentralization, reforms, and reconstruction efforts. It will showcase how local governments in Ukraine have maintained service delivery, strengthened resilience, and led the rebuilding of communities during times of crisis. The discussion will also address how international cooperation and multi-level governance can play a vital role in fostering peace and sustainable development.

   

Moderators

Bella Tskhelishvili

Eastern Partnership and Geographic Dialogues Adviser, CEMR & PLATFORMA

Elton Stafa

Program Director, NALAS

Speakers

Durmish Guri

Director of Projects & Programmes, Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR)

Iaroslav Tsvirkun

Mayor, Pereshchepyne Municipality

Nataliya Lazarenko

International Cooperation Manager, Association of Ukrainian Cities

Kelmend Zajazi

Executive Director, NALAS

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