08:54 | 04.11.2011 President: We must begin local government reform

President Viktor Yanukovych points out the importance of local government reform that aims to enhance the development of regions of Ukraine, he sad during today’s International Municipal Hearings "The Development of Effective Governance at Local and Regional Level" in Kyiv . "This is the requirement of time. This is what is needed today to give a new boost to the economy, regional development," he said.

12:08 | 16.10.2011 652 Representatives from 22 Countries Took Part in Economic Forum in Truskavets

LVIV – KYIV. 15th October. UNN: according to Mr. Mykhaylo Tsymbalyuk, Head of Lviv Oblast State Administration words,  14th through 15th October representatives of 22 countries, including USA, Germany, Russia, China, Canada, Italy, Switzerland, Kazakhstan, Georgia and Island participated in XI International Economic Forum “Economic Integration – National Priorities” that took place in Truskavets. Total number of participants was 652 persons. Information was provided by UNN correspondent.

08:40 | 10.10.2011 Black Sea Economic Forum Promotes the Implementation of Strategic Interests of Ukraine on Black Sea Coast

“It is especially important this year that International Black Sea Economic Forum becomes the platform for Ukraine to enter Black Sea region. The issues we’ve discussed are really essential not only for Crimea but for Ukraine and the whole Black Sea basin. It is a common ecosystem, the areas we are developing – tourism, agribusiness,” – said Deputy Prime Minister. 

08:08 | 10.10.2011 Social Projects’ Competition “Fair of Ideas – 2001” Took Place in Dnipropetrovsk

On 7th October first Oblast call for projects “Fair of Ideas” took place in Dnipropetrovsk. It was aimed at attracting social investments to the region and developing cooperation between territorial communities and international charitable foundations for territorial development. 

13:59 | 03.05.2012 During the Press-Conference, Which Took Place on 3rd May in Kyiv, DESPRO, UNDP/MGSDP and MINREGION Experts Discussed the Problems Related to Solid Waste Management
Press-Conference dedicated to “Solid Waste. Dumps in Ukraine. Does waste disaster threatens Ukraine?” took place in Information Agency “Ukrainian National News”. Mr. Oleksandr Ihnatenko, Director of the Department of Territories’ Landscaping and Communal Services, MINREGION of Ukraine, Mr. Leonid Tulovsky, Expert on Quality Control, UNDP Project “Municipal Governance and Sustainable Development Program” and Mr. Vyacheslav Sorokovsky, Expert on Decentralization, Swiss-Ukrainian project “Decentralization Support in Ukraine” took part in the press-conference.
12:55 | 26.04.2012 DESPRO Has Conducted Training For Accountants of Service Cooperatives Dealing with Water Supply
On 25 – 26 April Swiss-Ukrainian Project “Decentralization Support in Ukraine” (DESPRO) has conducted a training “Follow-up operation of service cooperatives: metering the water; maintaining the water supply networks; relations with regulatory bodies; questions and answers” for accountants of water supply service cooperatives. 
12:19 | 24.04.2012 Decentralization and governance
On 24th April the workshop “Decentralization and Governance” aimed at presenting and discussing of the training modules for public servants and local self-government officials took place in Hotel Complex “Puscha Lisova” (Moschun village, Kyiv Oblast).
12:23 | 20.04.2012 Swiss-Ukrainian Project “Decentralization Support in Ukraine” (DESPRO) and Coordination Centre for Economic Reforms under the President of Ukraine have signed Memorandum on Mutual Understanding
On 20th April 2012 Swiss-Ukrainian Project “Decentralization Support in Ukraine” (DESPRO) and Coordination Centre for Economic Reforms under the President of Ukraine have signed Memorandum on Mutual Understanding.