Council of Europe Programme

Start date:

01.01.2023

End date:

31.12.2024

Assistance sum:

1,4 млн EUR

COUNCIL OF EUROPE PROGRAMME
“STRENGTHENING GOOD DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE AND RESILIENCE IN UKRAINE”

Ukraine has been a member of the Council of Europe since 1995 and undertook commitments to respect the European standards and in particular, in the field of local and regional democracy. It ratified the European Charter of Local Self-Government in 1997 and its Additional Protocol on the right to participate in the affairs of a local authority in 2014.

With the aim to ensure strengthening good democratic governance and public administration in Ukraine at all levels in line with European values and standards during the war and in a post-war context the Programme “Strengthening Good Democratic Governance and Resilience in Ukraine” is implemented in the framework of the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine 2023-2026.

THE PROGRAMME IS COMPOSED OF THE THREE INTER-RELATED COMPONENTS:

Improvement of legislative framework on good democratic governance and public administration compliant with the European standards and good practice.
Delivery of quality public services to population by local authorities, with specific focus on metropolitan areas.
Strengthening general public’s demand for good democratic governance and public administration, compliant with the European standards and good practice.

HOW THE PROJECT WORKS

Through the provision of legal expertise and policy advice, in line with relevant Council of Europe standards and tools.
In close co-operation with the European Committee on Democracy and Governance and the Centre of Expertise for Local Government Reform.
Through the provision of capacity building and the opportunity to learn from European peers, study visits and peer to peer visits in Council of Europe member states.
With a tailor-made approach to meet the concrete needs of the country.

WHAT DO WE EXPECT TO ACHIEVE

Public administration and local self-government systems improved in line with the European standards and values of good democratic governance in volatile context.
Local authorities are better qualified, equipped and willing to improve public services delivery to population.
General population is better aware and are seeking good democratic governance standards and good practices in Ukraine.

For more information about the Programme please visit the official Programme website and Facebook page

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