The Bridges of Trust initiative has fostered municipal cooperation between the EU and Ukraine for years. Since 2022, support for Ukraine and for its recovery has been a priority in partnerships. Among the more than one hundred partnerships formed, many successful projects have been implemented. But behind every project are people. They are ready to share their successes and mistakes, inspiring stories and valuable tips on inter-municipal cooperation during a full-scale war.
- Neighbours (ENI + IPA + EFTA + UK) | International | Civil protection and risk prevention
- Code: 08Stand241824
- Albert Borschette Conference Centre, Exhibition area
Exhibitors
Practical information
- When
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Tue 08/10/2024 at 09:30 to Thu 10/10/2024 at 13:00 CET
- Where
- Albert Borschette Conference Centre, Exhibition area
- Type of partnership
- Partnership
- Format
- Stand
- Theme
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Regions strengthening European Democracy
- Language
- English
Partners
Reporting
Session summary
- Horizontal Cooperation: The collaboration between EU and Ukrainian municipalities has been vital for sharing resources and ideas, creating a strong sense of solidarity.
- Role of Local Governments: Local and regional governments have been essential in the recovery, allowing for more responsive and effective support tailored to community needs.
- Building Resilience Together: By learning from one another, municipalities have adapted to challenges, improving their ability to manage risks and support communities.
- Civil Protection Strategies: Municipalities worked together to enhance emergency response, showing how joint efforts improve safety and resilience.
- Path to EU Integration: These partnerships are not only helping recovery now but also aligning Ukrainian municipalities with EU standards, paving the way for future integration.
Quotes
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Bridges of Trust promotes cooperation between Ukraine and EU municipalities, particularly in the fields of sustainability and reconstruction. Local governments have a key role in these changes. We build peace by strengthening relationships between people.
The experience of resilience of Ukrainian municipalities is extremely valuable in the light of current threats.
