Bridges of Trust

Since March 2021, CEMR and its members have implemented the Bridges of Trust (BoT) project, fostering partnerships between Ukrainian and EU municipalities to support decentralization reforms and strengthen local self-government in Ukraine and Europe.

This project, delivered in collaboration with the Association of Ukrainian Cities (AUC) and supported by the U-LEAD with Europe Programme, has become crucial for supporting the Ukrainian recovery efforts of municipalities devastated by the war.

National associations from EU countries play a vital role in these efforts. Through their participation over last year, 30 Ukrainian municipalities have formed partnerships with 30 EU municipalities, leading to 48 joint project proposals focused on critical areas such as water treatment, hospital reconstruction, waste management, and energy solutions.

Additionally, over 500 participants from participating municipalities have been trained on EU project design, funding programs, and the impact of EU accession on Ukrainian local governments, further strengthening the capacity for sustainable reconstruction efforts.

Interested in being part of the Bridges of Trust initiative?