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Webinar: Local democracy and societal resilience in Ukraine
May 13 , kl. 14:00 – 15:30
What Can Local Governments Learn from Ukraine’s Crisis Management? Building Resilient Communities through Local Democracy.
This webinar seeks to share Ukraine’s experiences with an international audience of local government representatives, policymakers, and civil society actors. It aims to explore how local governments worldwide can preserve and build democratic values and community trust, while strengthening their crisis management strategies.
- Welcome Remarks: Setting the stage for the discussion and outlining key themes
- Keynote Presentation: Oleksandra Keudel, Associate Professor Kyiv Schools of Economic
- Panel Discussion:
- Mariya Tuzyk, International Cooperation Expert
- Mayor Bogdan Kelichavyi, Mayor of Kopycyntsi Municipality
- Mayor Iryna Pletnova, Mayor of Uman Municipality
- Andreas Umland, Analyst at SCEEUS, Swedish Institute of International Affairs
- Moderator: Clara Orstadius, ICLD
- Q&A Session
- Closing Remarks
Objectives
- To highlight the role of local democracy and decentralized governance in effective crisis management.
- To present concrete examples of resilience and adaptation from Ukrainian municipalities.
- To provide actionable recommendations for local governments to enhance preparedness, collaboration, and inclusivity.
- To foster dialogue on international best practices for building resilient communities.
Background
The full-scale war in Ukraine has placed unprecedented demands on Local Self-Governments (LSGs), pushing them to the forefront of crisis response. Despite severe challenges, including widespread displacement and destroyed infrastructure, LSGs have demonstrated remarkable resilience. Their ability to innovate, mobilize resources, and collaborate with civil society, businesses, and residents has underlined the critical role of local democracy and decentralized governance in navigating complex crises.