Integration Forum “Pathways and Financing for the Recovery of Local Communities: Strategy 2026.” In the Uzhhorod region, participants discussed ways to finance and rebuild communities

On March 12, a significant event for the future of our regions took place in Zakarpattia — the Integration Forum “Ways and Financing of Territorial Communities’ Recovery: Strategy 2026.”

On behalf of the President of the Ukrainian National Committee of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC Ukraine), Volodymyr Shchelkunov, the forum was organized and hosted by ICC Ukraine Vice President Oleksandr Ostryanyn, together with the Institute of Communal Infrastructure LLC and the Zakarpattia Regional State Administration. Representing the Zakarpattia Regional State Administration, First Deputy Governor Vasyl Ivanco participated in the event.

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The key message of the forum is that every community must possess maximum autonomy and be resilient to modern challenges.

Key discussion topics included:

• Practical mechanisms for attracting financing for communities, specifically investments and grant programs;

• Recovery and modernization of water supply and sewage systems;

• Implementation of the latest technologies and materials in communal infrastructure;

• Legal aspects of attracting humanitarian aid and transforming communal enterprises;

• Developing roadmaps for promising infrastructure and investment development projects.

Forum participants emphasized that attracting investments, international grants, and modern technologies is the key to the recovery and development of communities. Systematic infrastructure modernization, effective resource management, and strategic planning will allow communities to become economically strong, energy-independent, and resilient to any challenges.

Indeed, strong, self-sufficient communities are the foundation of a strong state and a successful future for Ukraine.