The National Resilience Forum took place in Kyiv, gathering more than 800 representatives from various communities, regions, partner organizations, and experts. Participants discussed reforms in local self-government, priorities for Eurointegration, regional recovery, and public investments.
Discussions at the forum also addressed tools that foster transparency and effectiveness in regional policy, and memoranda were signed within the framework of the public dialogue "Shoulder to Shoulder: Creating the Future of Ukraine".
"It is the community members who are the foundation of our country's resilience. The leaders of territorial communities and regions bear immense responsibility for the fates of millions of citizens," emphasized the Deputy Prime Minister for the Recovery of Ukraine - Minister for Community and Territorial Development Oleksii Kuleba.
Support for people in frontline communities was also discussed, where assistance programs, such as "Winter Support," have already been launched. It was noted that by the end of the year, the implementation of more than 200 infrastructure recovery projects in these regions is planned.
Support in Difficult Conditions
Despite the challenging circumstances, Ukrainian infrastructure continues to operate. Ukrzaliznytsia and Eurokolia are ensuring the transportation of people and goods, and the Ukrainian corridor in the Black Sea is functioning thanks to the Armed Forces and Defense Forces.
Important initiatives in the field of social support, such as the barrier-free policy and veteran logistics training projects, assist various population groups.
The National Resilience Forum in Kyiv discussed key issues of local self-government and regional development reforms in the context of war, Eurointegration, regional recovery, and public investments. Participants signed a declaration and agreed to implement more than 200 infrastructure recovery projects in frontline communities by the end of this year.