Inception
The partnership between Berg Municipality and Krolevets began through ICLD’s matchmaking process at the Visby event in June 2025. Since then, two bilateral meetings with senior political leaders and ICLD representatives have laid the groundwork for collaboration.
Both municipalities face similar challenges as rural areas — population decline, limited youth opportunities, and strained local services — with Krolevets additionally impacted by war. The partnership focuses on strengthening local democracy, inclusion, and crisis resilience, with a special emphasis on youth engagement. This creates a valuable opportunity to learn from each other and develop sustainable responses to shared challenges.