LDA Dnipropetrovsk Region

The Local Democracy Agency Dnipro was officially established on May 18, 2015, becoming one of the earliest LDAs in Ukraine. Operating in the Dnipropetrovsk region—a strategic area significantly affected by war-related displacement—LDA Dnipro plays a vital role in strengthening democratic resilience, social cohesion, and crisis response mechanisms through inclusive community action and cross-border cooperation.

Objectives and Areas of Work

By prioritizing inclusive governance and human-centered recovery, LDA Dnipro serves as a model for responsive and participatory local development.

LDA Dnipro focuses on empowering local authorities and communities through innovation, participation, and targeted support. Its core objectives include:

Strengthening local democracy through civic education, e-governance tools, and participatory practices.

Providing psychological, legal, and social support to internally displaced persons (IDPs), servicemen, and war-affected families.

Advancing youth leadership and gender equality through engagement programs and advocacy.

Enhancing community resilience in response to crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing war.

Local and International Partners

LDA Dnipro benefits from a wide and committed partnership network comprising local and international actors:

Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council, Ukraine (Host partner)

Municipalities of Zelenodolsk and Samar, Ukraine

Lower Silesia Region, Poland

Fons Mallorquí, Spain

North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany

ALDA – European Association for Local Democracy

These partnerships empower LDA Dnipro to link local needs with European expertise in governance and social policy.

Key Initiatives, Past and Present

Through this wide-ranging portfolio, LDA Dnipro continues to support Ukraine’s local democracy and humanitarian recovery.

LDA Dnipro has developed and implemented diverse initiatives across different stages of Ukraine’s recent history:

Pre-war efforts included civic training for elected officials in the Donbas region, the development of a regional e-democracy concept, and participatory budgeting.

Pandemic response included mobilizing residential communities and enabling youth-led democratic participation in regional governance.

War-time actions since 2022 have focused on establishing resilience centers and shelters, offering psychosocial support to IDPs, and ensuring energy and food security during blackouts and bombings.

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