Ukraine, Switzerland to coerate on regional develment and recovery

The relevant memorandum was signed by the Ministry for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Develment of Ukraine and the Swiss Agency for Develment and Coeration (SDC), Ukrinform reports, referring to the Ukrainian ministry’s press service.

"Using the potential and expert skills of Regional Develment Agencies is one of the basic conditions in this context. The agencies are an inclusive platform where all parties can work together on the develment of recovery plans, updating regional develment strategies, etc.," said eksandr Kubrakov, Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine – Minister for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Develment.

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According to the memorandum, the central government and local self-government bodies will coerate with business on the issue of providing quality services in the sectors of water supply, sewerage and waste management.

The document also provides for the creation of a joint supervisory board to monitor the implementation of the project. This will contribute to the transparency and accountability of the use of funds aimed at carrying out the initiative.

As reported, Regional Develment Agencies are non-governmental, non-profit institutions, the creation of which is envisaged by the Law of Ukraine "On the Basics of State Regional Picy."

Such agencies were established in all regions across Ukraine, except Kharkiv and Mykaiv region. Work is currently underway to en agencies in these two regions.