Regional Meeting of Ukrainian Cities in Odessa
A regional meeting of the Association of Ukrainian Cities took place in Odessa, chaired by Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov. The event also featured Executive Director Oleksandr Slobozhan and advisor Oksana Prodan.
The main purpose of the meeting was to discuss critical local governance issues, including:
- budgetary and financial challenges;
- prospects for creating agglomerations for regional development;
- changes in legislation, including the repeal of the Economic Code;
- investment attraction via the European Investment Platform Ukraine Facility.
Emphasis was also placed on the unity of communities.
«The strength of our communities lies in unity. Cohesion gives us the power to face any challenges. Our residents encounter various obstacles daily, and local governance provides a solid foundation for state-building. It’s essential that decisions reflect the real needs of our communities», — noted Gennadiy Trukhanov.
