Ukraina
Västerås – Shatsk, Ukraine
Project: From Waste to Resource The project ”From Waste to Resource” adresses waste management and circular economy, environmental education and how to communicate waste management issues to children from 5 to 6 in a kindergarten and youths from 7-17 in three pilot schools in the rural area. In Ukraine, there is great knowledge and experience…
Hur kan svenska kommuner stärka sin krisberedskap? Lärdomar från Ukrainas hromadas
Hur kan lokaldemokrati bidra till bättre krishantering? I en ny forskningsstudie har ICLD, tillsammans med Kyiv School of Economics, undersökt hur ukrainska kommuner har arbetat för att skydda sina samhällen och upprätthålla lokal demokrati under kriget. Studien visar att decentraliserat ledarskap, delaktighet och samverkan är avgörande för att bygga motståndskraftiga samhällen – lärdomar som är…
Internally displaced persons integration in Ukraine
With over 4.6 million registered IDPs, Ukraine’s approach provides valuable insights into rapid crisis response, community integration, and participatory governance. Innovative local initiatives offer lessons in empowering displaced people to participate in local decision-making and strengthen societal resilience. Studying these approaches and practices can help in shaping global strategies for managing displacement and fostering social…
The tangible value of local democracy
How collaborative local governance supports crisis response in Ukraine amid the Russian full-scale invasion. This brief highlights how collaborative local governance aids Ukrainian communities in responding to crises caused by Russia’s full-scale invasion and boosts societal resilience. Co-production between local governments, residents, nonprofits, and businesses has led to practical solutions for challenges like internal displacement.…
Vitalii – demokratihjälte från Cherson
Vitalii Bielobrov är biträdande borgmästare i den ukrainska staden Cherson, en av de städer som har drabbats och fortsätter att drabbas hårt av den ryska invasionen. Trots svårigheterna visar invånarna en anmärkningsvärd motståndskraft och solidaritet. Många väljer att stanna, stödja varandra och fortsätta kämpa för sin stad. ”I svåra tider måste du ha ett STORT…
Västerås – Shatsk, Ukraine
Project: A Safer Future for Children The project ”A safer future for children” seeks to address the problem of insufficient awareness and capacity to protect and fulfill children’s rights in rural and small communities, particularly in the context of war and crises. This issue affects community resilience and children’s access to education, safety, and psychological…
Växjö – Kalush, Ukraine
This project focuses on increasing youth participation in local governance by addressing a significant gap in democratic awareness among young people. The main ambition is to empower youth aged 17-25 to actively engage in decision-making processes within the Kalush community. This goal aligns with a broader vision of strengthening democratic governance and enhancing critical thinking…
Trollhättan – Fastiv, Ukraine
EU-integration through Youth Inclusion The partnership between Trollhättan and Fastiv are in the early phase of their project. After receiving approval for their application, the municipalities began planning their activities with a strong focus on youth participation and community inclusion. At its core, the project targets young people in vulnerable contexts—rural youth in Ukraine and,…
Umeå and Kherson
Citizen Dialogue for Inclusive Reconstruction The partnership between Umeå and Kherson focuses on advancing democratic processes through inclusive urban planning, with citizen dialogue as a central pillar. A key achievement has been the development of an open-source digital tool that allows citizens to explore city maps and submit feedback directly on planned development initiatives. While…
Ronneby and Ternopil
Sustainable Water Management through Local Expertise and Community Inclusion The partnership between Ronneby and Ternopil focuses on sustainable water management, particularly access to clean water and stormwater handling—critical components of local democratic resilience and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). Recognizing the complexity of these issues, both municipalities have involved experts within their local administrations.…
