The Kharkiv Regional Development Agency and the NGO Local Democracy Agency Kharkiv (LDA Kharkiv), led by Valentyna Smachylo, have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation. The agreement provides a framework for joining efforts to support local communities, engage international partners, and implement joint initiatives aimed at the sustainable development of the region.
The Memorandum was signed by the Kharkiv Regional Development Agency and LDA Kharkiv Region.
According to the parties, the partnership creates new opportunities to strengthen cooperation between civil society organizations and regional institutions. The key areas of cooperation include supporting the recovery and development of local communities, attracting international partners, donors, and investment, strengthening democratic institutions, and advancing locally driven initiatives.
The signing of the Memorandum lays the foundation for the implementation of new joint projects and partnership initiatives that are expected to contribute to the sustainable development of the Kharkiv region.
The parties also expressed their mutual appreciation for the trust, openness to cooperation, and shared commitment to working together to deliver meaningful and lasting change.