Chernyshov, Kvien discuss decentralization reform in Ukraine

Minister for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine Oleksiy Chernyshov discussed decentralization reform in Ukraine with U.S. Chargé d'Affaires in Ukraine Kristina Kvien.

Ukrinform reports this with a reference to the Government portal.

"The U.S. Government is actively supporting decentralization reform, in particular, through USAID programs such as DOBRE and HOVERLA, as well as through Peace Corps Community Development Project. I hope that our fruitful cooperation in the field of communities and regional development will continue," Chernyshov said.  

He also added that due to the decentralization reform, Ukrainian local budgets have grown four times since 2014.

In turn, Kristina Kvien stressed that the Ministry of Communities and Territories Development had made progress in the decentralization reform. She also wished Ukraine further success on this path.

In addition, the parties discussed the results of the President's program "Great Construction", urban development reform, new approaches in modern regional policy and opportunities for economic growth of communities through the development of infrastructure for industrial parks.

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