EU and UNDP advance social service delivery in Cherkasy, Chernivtsi and Odesa oblasts of Ukraine

The European Union and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine, together with their partners, have concluded the School for Social Sector Managers – a comprehensive programme for administrative teams from Cherkasy, Chernivtsi, and Odesa oblasts, the EU announced on 12 June.

The training served as a practical tool for strengthening the institutional and project capacities of local communities to organise high-quality, accessible and sustainable social services. The more than 120 participants included deputy heads of local authorities responsible for specific areas, heads of municipal and non-governmental service providers, and social protection and finance specialists.

“Today, local communities are key actors in delivering and managing social services, and their administrative capacity directly determines the quality and accessibility of services for the most vulnerable population groups,” said Ihor Ilchenko, Acting Head of the National Social Service of Ukraine. “The project initiatives developed by the teams as part of this programme are an important step towards systemic change at the local level.”

Stefan Schleuning, Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation to Ukraine, said: “For the European Union, supporting social services reform in Ukraine remains a priority because it directly affects people’s quality of life.” 

The School for Social Sector Managers was organised in partnership with the National Social Service of Ukraine, Cherkasy, Chernivtsi and Odesa oblast administrations, the Social Synergy NGO and the TrainingBOX International School of Training and Supervision, as part of the EU4Recovery flagship partnership between the EU and UNDP.

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