ukraine
Strengthening Swedish–Ukrainian partnerships: Insights from Mayors and Political Leaders
At the ICLD Network meeting held in Tallinn this November, mayors and political leaders from both Ukraine and Sweden gathered to reflect on the future of their municipal partnerships. The discussion centred on how cooperation can become more resilient and sustainable, extending beyond individual projects, key people, and political cycles. The speakers shared a series…
Rebuilding Ukraine for all functional variations
As Ukrainian municipalities prepare for post-war reconstruction, accessibility and inclusion are becoming core concerns. The BUILDSUP project strengthens local capacity to plan and design cities that work for everyone, by introducing principles of universal design and sharing experiences between Sweden and Ukraine. The war in Ukraine has uncountable consequences, including the increase of people living…
Being a local politician during wartime
It is an unusually hot summer day in central Stockholm. The week is drawing to a close, and the calm has settled over the otherwise buzzing SALAR building where ICLD has just finalized its workshop called Swedish Phase. Only three Ukrainian politicians remain – Iryna Kolkovska from Lutsk, Oleksandra Fedoruk from Ivano-Frankivsk and Ulyana Pak…
