Preparation of Ukraine for its accession to the EU in the area of Cohesion Policy

Client/Funding Institution

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

Abstract

This initiative is based on a cooperation between the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) and the U-LEAD with Europe programme implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). It specifically aims to contribute to the preparation of Ukraine in view of its accession to the EU in the area of Cohesion Policy (Chapter 22 of the accession negotiations) and focuses on four key dimensions of Cohesion Policy: governance framework, administrative capacity, programming, as well as monitoring, reporting and evaluation processes. This work draws from the experience of two EU Member States (i.e. France and Lithuania) and one candidate country (i.e. North Macedonia). It will result in guidelines tailored to the needs and goals of Ukraine as regards its reconstruction and future EU membership, also considering its decentralisation reform and regional development policy. U-LEAD with Europe: Local Empowerment, Accountability and Development Programme is a multi-donor action of the EU and its member states Germany, Poland, Denmark and Slovenia to support Ukraine on its path to strengthening local self-government. U-LEAD promotes transparent, accountable and responsive multi-level governance in Ukraine and empowers municipalities.

Duration

June 2024 - October 2024

wiiw team Leader

Ambre Maucorps

wiiw Staff

Corinna Covi, Branimir Jovanović, Olga Pindyuk

Countries covered: France, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Ukraine

Research Areas: Regional Development

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