Network for Democratic Resilience

The Network for Democratic Resilience’s thematic focus enable the partnership to work with their respective projects under the cooperative umbrella of protecting and strengthening democratic institutions and practices, with the aim of increasing societal resilience.

The Network for Democratic Resilience facilitates collaboration between municipalities in Sweden and Ukraine. This collaboration is key to reinforcing democratic institutions and practices, thereby fostering more resilient democracies.

The network enables partnerships to address societal challenges by enhancing local democracy through inclusive and transparent processes. The Network advocates for inclusivity in decision-making, ensuring that all community stakeholders, particularly underrepresented groups, and youth, are actively involved. Local governments, leading these initiatives, prioritize transparency and accountability in governance while promoting increased participation from women.

The network involves Swedish-Ukrainian partnerships that are focused on enhancing local democratic processes. ICLD provides training sessions, study visits, and networking events to support this objective. Between 2024 to 2026, the partnerships will work to strengthen local democracies and promote sustainable societies, prioritising social cohesion and inclusive governance. This approach aligns with the network’s thematic focus and demonstrates how local authorities can collaborate to enhance local democratic resilience.

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