Ukraine

  • Programme structure

    The training consists of three compulsory workshops, of which all three are full time scheduled trainings. Periods between workshops are homebased. The total duration of the programme is 12 months. When will cohort 12 take place:The Inception workshop will be held in late January 2026The Swedish Phase workshop will most likely take place in May 2026The Final workshop will take place…

  • Programme objectives

    The programme aims to provide the following changes in the participant:  During the training, the participant will work on her change process and implement a strategy to make the local authority equitable, participatory, transparent and accountable.  Benefits: What we will offer: How? Change process The participant is expected to develop and work with a change process of…

  • Alumni & Associates

    Have you ever participated in an ICLD programme? Here is an opportunity to continue your cooperation with ICLD as part of our Alumni programme! Networking, cooperation, workshops and exchange of knowledge is the core of the programme. We have now opened up our Alumni programme to all former ICLD participants. Come and join us!

  • Mariestad and Kamyanets-Podilskiy, Ukraine and Ukmerge, Lithuania

    Mariestad and Kamyanets-Podilskiy, Ukraine and Ukmerge, Lithuania

    Project: Sustainable municipalities The project aims to discuss and work with the main problem – how to improve unsustainable solutions for cities and communities (number 9 and 11 in UN global climate goals) and to implement strategies for Agenda 2030. The focus will be on sustainable development both from the ecological, social and economic point of…

  • Zmijivka – Pilot village in a period of transition 2017 – 2020

    Zmijivka – Pilot village in a period of transition 2017 – 2020

    The background is that in 1930 Gotland receive the majority of the returning Swedes from Gammalsvenskbyn in Ukraine, after they arrived in Sweden in 1929. The Swedish villagers have been a very substantial part of Gotland since. After Ukraine’s liberation in 1991 written a twinning agreement between the Municipality of Gotland and Gammalsvenskby 2001. Since…

  • Human Rights Based Approach

    Human Rights Based Approach

    The overall goal of the training is to strengthen the municipalities’ capacity and contribute to the ongoing and new change management processes designed to achieve socioeconomic development. The goal is also to strengthen the institutional capacity and the integration of a rights based thinking at local level and in the municipal service. The following countries…

  • Women’s  Political Leadership

    Women’s Political Leadership

    Open for applications from 5 May If you are a local political leader in any of the OECD-DAC listed ODA-countries, a woman and most importantly, a driver for change – this programme is for you. The 12-months training focuses on developing political leadership skills and is open only to women leaders who hold an elected or appointed…

  • Zmejevka Agriculture 2016-2019

    Zmejevka Agriculture 2016-2019

    In 1930 Gotland received the majority of the returning Swedes from Gammalsvenskbyn in Ukraine that had arrived in Sweden the year before. These Swedish villagers have been a very substantial part of Gotland society ever since. The Ukraine was liberated in 1991 and in 2001 a sister cities’ agreement between the Municipality of Gotland and…

  • Ja-Va-Sha local self government 1

    Ja-Va-Sha local self government 1

    This is a three-party cooperation and the third part is Valgamaa, Estonia. Ja-Va-Sha local self government 1 stands for co-operation between Jämtland-Valgamaa-Shatsk. The partners in this project will work with self government in the county of Jämtland in Sweden, the county of Valgamaa in Estonia and Shatsk Rajon in Ukraine. The partners plan for three…

  • Promoting Youth Participation

    Promoting Youth Participation

    The projects overall objective is to expand and deepen the dialogue between local authorities, civil society and youth. It seeks to expand the possibilities for youth between 15-30 to participate in the development of the local community. We want to make a contribution into improvement of dialogue between young people, youth NGO:s and local authorities…