The goal of the project was to enhance local governance in Ukraine by analyzing and mitigating corruption risks in local councils and community-owned organizations, as well as fostering civic engagement in governance and decision-making at the local level. As part of the project, corruption risks and governance gaps in local councils were analyzed, with particular attention to community-owned enterprises. Recommendations were developed, advocacy campaigns were implemented at both local and national levels, and a multi-party and multi-stakeholder dialogue was facilitated to improve local governance systems.
The project was implemented with the assistance of the National Democratic Institute (NDI).
Project Geography:
The project was implemented in three regions of Ukraine—Volyn, Ternopil, and Sumy—with at least one pilot community in each region.
Target Audiences:
- Community residents who will be engaged in local decision-making processes.
- Local authorities, including councils and officials responsible for allocating local budgets and managing municipal enterprises.
- Politicians and organizations that influence decision-making in local communities.
- Partners of the CSO network, including international stakeholders interested in strengthening democracy and promoting transparent governance.
Communication:
- Engaging community members in problem-solving to increase their awareness of budgetary issues and expenditures in their communities.
- Emphasizing the importance of active participation of community members in local decision-making to ensure oversight of local budgets, which are funded by local taxes paid by residents.
- Involving network partners and local politicians in communication campaigns and awareness-raising trainings/sessions, fostering a multi-party dialogue to enhance decision-making.
Participants in the project:
The project engages local authorities, civil society organizations, local politicians, and partners from the CSO network who support the implementation and development of programs at the local level.