The annual report summarizes the work of the Committee of Voters of Ukraine (CVU), an NGO that promotes democracy and human rights in Ukraine, in 2018. Key activities included educational programs that engaged thousands of citizens, election observers, and officials. CVU also conducted public discussions and research on important issues like judicial and political reforms. Through partnerships with other organizations, CVU worked to increase civic participation, transparency, and accountability in the Ukrainian government. Looking ahead, CVU aims to continue its efforts to strengthen democracy through citizen education, policy work, and public oversight.
The annual report summarizes the work of the Committee of Voters of Ukraine (CVU), an NGO that promotes democracy and human rights in Ukraine, in 2018. Key activities included educational programs that engaged thousands of citizens, election observers, and officials. CVU also conducted public discussions and research on important issues like judicial and political reforms. Through partnerships with other organizations, CVU worked to increase civic participation, transparency, and accountability in the Ukrainian government. Looking ahead, CVU aims to continue its efforts to strengthen democracy through citizen education, policy work, and public oversight.
CVU is a registered non-governmental organization in Ukraine with over 125 branches. In 2017, CVU monitored transparency in state support for political parties and held events on party reform and judicial reform. CVU also conducted a voter awareness campaign and observed local elections in newly amalgamated communities, deploying 350 observers. Key donors included NDI, Konrad Adenauer Foundation, USAID, and the Council of Europe. CVU's turnover was $78,443 USD in 2017, $82,524 USD in 2016, and $329,461 USD in 2015. Attached reports include CVU's final analytical report on monitoring state support for parties, press releases on events, and an election observation report.
The document provides information about the All-Ukrainian non-governmental organization «Committee of voters of Ukraine» (CVU). It includes details about CVU's leadership, staffing, and offices. The organization's activities in 2016 are summarized, including projects on fighting political corruption, monitoring local elections in united territorial communities, and analyzing politicians' statements. The last section describes CVU's observation of elections in united territorial communities on December 18, 2016. Attached reports on this and other projects are requested. Financial reports including an audit are also requested to be attached.
The Committee of Voters of Ukraine (CVU) is a non-governmental organization that monitors elections and promotes democracy in Ukraine. In 2014, CVU observed the presidential, local, and parliamentary elections to promote transparency. CVU also works to introduce good governance, protect citizen's rights, and strengthen its own institutional capacity. CVU receives funding from international donors and organizations to support its work monitoring elections and democratic reforms.
The Committee of Voters of Ukraine (CVU) is a non-governmental organization that promotes human rights and direct democracy in Ukraine. In 2015, CVU observed elections, trained election officials and observers, monitored authorities, promoted electoral reforms, and protected citizens' rights. Key activities included observing local elections in October and November 2015 with over 4,600 observers, monitoring campaign finance, and developing recommendations to improve election legislation. CVU also monitored decentralization reforms and the implementation of anti-corruption measures. Internationally, CVU representatives observed elections abroad and participated in conferences to exchange experiences with other organizations.
Budgeting in Kazakhstan - Vagiz KHISMATULIN, KazakhstanOECD Governance
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Price of reforms. Anticorruption reform: cost and results Ruslan Bortnik
An anti-corruption court has not yet been established and is unlikely to work until 2020 (according to the presidential bill, 1 year is envisaged for its formation).
The amounts of funds returned to the NABU and SAP in the treasury do not cover the costs of their maintenance.
The percentage of convictions that came into force is 19.7% of the number of cases transferred to the NABU in court.
Out of 423 people's deputies, in just two years, 11 electronic declarations were submitted to NAPC.
Places in international anti-corruption ratings remain steadily low, and Western partners are unhappy with the progress of fighting corruption and attacks on anti-corruption activists.
The document summarizes the activities of the Centre UA organization in 2014. It discusses how Centre UA helped coordinate the Reanimation Package of Reforms initiative, which brought together over 300 experts and activists to develop reforms for Ukraine. Centre UA also advocated for these reforms, organized events to promote them, and maintained communication channels. The document outlines how Centre UA worked to increase transparency and accountability of government bodies through initiatives like CHESNO during the elections.
The document outlines Ukraine's National Economic Strategy 2030 which was adopted by the government to achieve at least 2x economic growth over the next 10 years. The strategy was developed through research, field interviews, and input from over 50 experts and stakeholders. It contains initiatives across 20 sectors to stimulate growth and international competitiveness. The strategy will be implemented through specific projects and requires increasing institutional capacity, improving budgeting and monitoring processes.
Liviu Oboroc - The regional development reform agenda: country perspectives. ...GIZ Moldova
The document discusses regional development in Moldova. It outlines the Ministry of Regional Development and Construction as responsible for implementing regional policies. The goals are balanced socio-economic development and reducing disparities between regions. There are three development regions with regional development councils and agencies. Priorities include infrastructure, private sector support, and tourism. Challenges include weak regional project design capacity and lack of long-term regional vision. Future priorities are developing a new strategy, increasing regional actor capacity, and revising laws on regional development.
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The monthly information bulletin of the Center of Policy and Legal Reform (CPLR) is dedicated to the analysis of state reforms,
in particular in the areas of parliamentarianism and elections, constitutional and judicial reforms, civil service, anticorruption,
etc. The goal of the publication is to increase the level of expert awareness among the citizens and to strengthen their
capacity to influence the government authorities in order to expedite democratic reforms and to establish good governance
in Ukraine.
The document summarizes the priorities and plans for Ukraine's state regional policy in 2021 as presented by the Deputy Minister for Communities and Territories Development. Key points include:
- Developing a new 2021-2027 State Regional Development Strategy to replace the previous 2015-2020 strategy and establish a three-level strategic planning system.
- Shifting to an integrated, multisectoral approach that considers the specific needs and potentials of different types of territories rather than just a sectoral approach.
- Focusing investments on "hard" infrastructure projects as well as "soft" development projects and establishing regional development agencies to support projects.
- Key priorities for 2021 include developing industrial parks, economic centers, and
Daniel Braun - The regional development reform agenda: country perspectives. ...GIZ Moldova
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The monthly newsletter of the Centre of Policy and Legal Reform is devoted to the analysis of the state reform, in particular in the areas of parliamentarism and elections, constitutional and judicial reform, civil service, anti-corruption, etc.
The purpose of the publication is to raise the awareness among citizens and to strengthen their ability to influence the state authorities in order to accelerate democratic reforms and establish proper governance in Ukraine.
If you want to receive the monthly newsletter by mail, please send an e-mail to busol@pravo.org.ua (Yaryna Busol, communications manager of the CPLR).
The document summarizes decentralization efforts and reforms in Ukraine during January 2017. Key points include:
- Local budgets increased significantly in 2016 as a result of decentralization.
- The first elections were called for 40 new amalgamated communities, bringing the total to 406.
- International organizations like Estonia, Sweden, and the World Bank pledged support worth over 8 million euros for initiatives like e-governance, administrative centers, and healthcare reforms.
- Amalgamated communities spent 95% of their infrastructure development grants, demonstrating capacity and accountability.
CVU is a registered non-governmental organization in Ukraine with over 125 branches. In 2017, CVU monitored transparency in state support for political parties and held events on party reform and judicial reform. CVU also conducted a voter awareness campaign and observed local elections in newly amalgamated communities, deploying 350 observers. Key donors included NDI, Konrad Adenauer Foundation, USAID, and the Council of Europe. CVU's turnover was $78,443 USD in 2017, $82,524 USD in 2016, and $329,461 USD in 2015. Attached reports include CVU's final analytical report on monitoring state support for parties, press releases on events, and an election observation report.
The document provides information about the All-Ukrainian non-governmental organization «Committee of voters of Ukraine» (CVU). It includes details about CVU's leadership, staffing, and offices. The organization's activities in 2016 are summarized, including projects on fighting political corruption, monitoring local elections in united territorial communities, and analyzing politicians' statements. The last section describes CVU's observation of elections in united territorial communities on December 18, 2016. Attached reports on this and other projects are requested. Financial reports including an audit are also requested to be attached.
The Committee of Voters of Ukraine (CVU) is a non-governmental organization that monitors elections and promotes democracy in Ukraine. In 2014, CVU observed the presidential, local, and parliamentary elections to promote transparency. CVU also works to introduce good governance, protect citizen's rights, and strengthen its own institutional capacity. CVU receives funding from international donors and organizations to support its work monitoring elections and democratic reforms.
The Committee of Voters of Ukraine (CVU) is a non-governmental organization that promotes human rights and direct democracy in Ukraine. In 2015, CVU observed elections, trained election officials and observers, monitored authorities, promoted electoral reforms, and protected citizens' rights. Key activities included observing local elections in October and November 2015 with over 4,600 observers, monitoring campaign finance, and developing recommendations to improve election legislation. CVU also monitored decentralization reforms and the implementation of anti-corruption measures. Internationally, CVU representatives observed elections abroad and participated in conferences to exchange experiences with other organizations.
Budgeting in Kazakhstan - Vagiz KHISMATULIN, KazakhstanOECD Governance
This presentation was made by Vagiz KHISMATULIN, Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, at the 14th CESEE SBO meeting held in Zagreb, Croatia, on 24-25 May 2018.
Price of reforms. Anticorruption reform: cost and results Ruslan Bortnik
An anti-corruption court has not yet been established and is unlikely to work until 2020 (according to the presidential bill, 1 year is envisaged for its formation).
The amounts of funds returned to the NABU and SAP in the treasury do not cover the costs of their maintenance.
The percentage of convictions that came into force is 19.7% of the number of cases transferred to the NABU in court.
Out of 423 people's deputies, in just two years, 11 electronic declarations were submitted to NAPC.
Places in international anti-corruption ratings remain steadily low, and Western partners are unhappy with the progress of fighting corruption and attacks on anti-corruption activists.
The document summarizes the activities of the Centre UA organization in 2014. It discusses how Centre UA helped coordinate the Reanimation Package of Reforms initiative, which brought together over 300 experts and activists to develop reforms for Ukraine. Centre UA also advocated for these reforms, organized events to promote them, and maintained communication channels. The document outlines how Centre UA worked to increase transparency and accountability of government bodies through initiatives like CHESNO during the elections.
The document outlines Ukraine's National Economic Strategy 2030 which was adopted by the government to achieve at least 2x economic growth over the next 10 years. The strategy was developed through research, field interviews, and input from over 50 experts and stakeholders. It contains initiatives across 20 sectors to stimulate growth and international competitiveness. The strategy will be implemented through specific projects and requires increasing institutional capacity, improving budgeting and monitoring processes.
Liviu Oboroc - The regional development reform agenda: country perspectives. ...GIZ Moldova
The document discusses regional development in Moldova. It outlines the Ministry of Regional Development and Construction as responsible for implementing regional policies. The goals are balanced socio-economic development and reducing disparities between regions. There are three development regions with regional development councils and agencies. Priorities include infrastructure, private sector support, and tourism. Challenges include weak regional project design capacity and lack of long-term regional vision. Future priorities are developing a new strategy, increasing regional actor capacity, and revising laws on regional development.
Enhancing budget literacy in Russia: Approaches, latest developments and firs...OECD Governance
The document discusses approaches to enhancing budget literacy in Russia. It proposes building a multidimensional system to present budget data in a way that is easily understood by citizens. This would involve adapting information based on the target group and using multiple dissemination channels. The document also outlines plans to implement new feedback tools, develop a common budget portal, and produce a "Citizen's Budget" brochure. It discusses the information that would be included on the budget portal and a module for the Citizen's Budget. The goal of the Citizen's Budget is to provide citizens with objective and easy to understand information about the budget and its execution.
The monthly information bulletin of the Center of Policy and Legal Reform (CPLR) is dedicated to the analysis of state reforms,
in particular in the areas of parliamentarianism and elections, constitutional and judicial reforms, civil service, anticorruption,
etc. The goal of the publication is to increase the level of expert awareness among the citizens and to strengthen their
capacity to influence the government authorities in order to expedite democratic reforms and to establish good governance
in Ukraine.
The document summarizes the priorities and plans for Ukraine's state regional policy in 2021 as presented by the Deputy Minister for Communities and Territories Development. Key points include:
- Developing a new 2021-2027 State Regional Development Strategy to replace the previous 2015-2020 strategy and establish a three-level strategic planning system.
- Shifting to an integrated, multisectoral approach that considers the specific needs and potentials of different types of territories rather than just a sectoral approach.
- Focusing investments on "hard" infrastructure projects as well as "soft" development projects and establishing regional development agencies to support projects.
- Key priorities for 2021 include developing industrial parks, economic centers, and
Daniel Braun - The regional development reform agenda: country perspectives. ...GIZ Moldova
The document summarizes the history of regional policy and public administration in the Czech Republic. It discusses the communist era abolition of local authorities and establishment of national committees, as well as the restoration of self-governance in 1990 and establishment of municipalities and regions in 2000. The European Commission recommended establishing a regional self-governance system and regional development policy to address disparities. This led to the creation of 14 self-governing regions in 1997 and a public administration reform establishing the regional division that exists today. The document also outlines the national strategies and policies aimed at promoting economic growth and reducing regional disparities.
The monthly newsletter of the Centre of Policy and Legal Reform is devoted to the analysis of the state reform, in particular in the areas of parliamentarism and elections, constitutional and judicial reform, civil service, anti-corruption, etc.
The purpose of the publication is to raise the awareness among citizens and to strengthen their ability to influence the state authorities in order to accelerate democratic reforms and establish proper governance in Ukraine.
If you want to receive the monthly newsletter by mail, please send an e-mail to busol@pravo.org.ua (Yaryna Busol, communications manager of the CPLR).
The document summarizes decentralization efforts and reforms in Ukraine during January 2017. Key points include:
- Local budgets increased significantly in 2016 as a result of decentralization.
- The first elections were called for 40 new amalgamated communities, bringing the total to 406.
- International organizations like Estonia, Sweden, and the World Bank pledged support worth over 8 million euros for initiatives like e-governance, administrative centers, and healthcare reforms.
- Amalgamated communities spent 95% of their infrastructure development grants, demonstrating capacity and accountability.
- A new rule took effect that allocates 13.44% of excise taxes on fuel to local budgets based on where the fuel was sold, encouraging more accurate tax reporting and stable revenues for local communities.
- The share of local budgets in Ukraine's consolidated budget has increased to nearly 50%, higher than ever before, helped by a doubling of the minimum wage to 3,200 UAH.
- A new law defines the role and responsibilities of village heads in amalgamated communities more clearly.
This monthly newsletter provides an update on the decentralization reform in Ukraine and the U-LEAD with Europe Programme. It discusses the completion of the inception phase involving the establishment of 26 administrative service centers, and the start of the roll-out phase which aims to support the creation or modernization of up to 600 centers. An example is given of a new energy-efficient center opened in Polonne. The newsletter also reports on the selection process for the first round of the roll-out phase, an interview with the director of the Khmelnytsky Local Government Development Center, and statistics on the reform's progress.
The document summarizes an OECD project to support decentralization and regional development in Ukraine from 2021-2022. It discusses how the OECD has worked with Ukraine since 1991 on governance and economic reforms, and outlines a 2014 memorandum of understanding and action plan between the two organizations focusing on anti-corruption, governance, and business climate. The project will build on previous OECD analysis of Ukraine's territorial reforms and decentralization efforts to strengthen local governance and foster regional growth outside the capital region.
According to the World Bank’s latest Ukraine Economic Update, Ukraine’s economy grew by 2.3 % in 2016 (after around 16% cumulative real GDP contraction in the previous two years) and grew by 2.4% in the first half of 2017. The recovery was supported by a bumper harvest and a pickup from low levels in manufacturing, construction, and key services.
This document provides an executive summary and context for the CBA-III Annual Progress Report for 2015. It summarizes the key results and achievements of the CBA-III project during 2015, including establishing support structures like community organizations and resource centers in target regions, approving and implementing over 500 micro-projects that benefited over 1.9 million people, training community members and officials, and exceeding targets for numbers of cooperatives created and resource centers established in urban areas. The report outlines the goals and components of the CBA-III project and provides statistics on progress and results across the different components of infrastructure development, energy efficiency, rural economic development, and urban development.
THIS IS THE SECOND QUARTERLY DIGEST ISSUED BY THE SECRETARIAT OF THE DONOR BOARD ON DECENTRALIZATION REFORM AT THE MINISTRY OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNAL SERVICES OF UKRAINE (MINREGION).
The Influence of Local Own Income and balanced Fund on HDI With Capital Expen...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: This study aims to examine the effect of Regional Original Income and Balancing Funds on the
Human Development Index with Capital Expenditure as an intervening variable. The population for this study is
regencies/cities in Central Java from 2019 to 2021. Sampling was carried out using the purposive sampling
method, based on the specified criteria a sample of 105 regencies/cities was obtained from 2019 to 2021. The data
analysis technique used the classical assumption test and descriptive statistical analysis, classical assumption
test, multiple linear regression analysis, Sobel test with SPSS 26. The results show that Local Own Income has an
effect on the Human Development Index, Balancing Funds have an effect on the Human Development Index,
Local Own Income has no effect on the Human Development Index , Balancing Funds have an effect on Capital
Expenditures, Capital Expenditures have an effect on the Human Development Index, Capital Expenditures do
not mediate Regional Original Income on the Human Development Index, Capital Expenditures do not mediate
Balancing Funds on the Human Development Index.
Keywords -regional original income, balancing funds, capital expenditures, human development index.
The document provides an executive summary and context of the Community Based Approach to Local Development: Phase-III (CBA-III) project. It summarizes the key results achieved by CBA-III in 2015, including establishing support structures in 24 regions and 201 rayons of Ukraine. A total of 543 community micro-projects were approved focusing on energy efficiency, public health, and water/sanitation. 47 rural economic development cooperatives were also established to support income generation. 205 urban micro-projects were approved to improve housing conditions. The knowledge management component worked to share best practices and lessons learned across Ukraine.
The document summarizes the work of several Working Groups established by the Donor Board on Decentralization Reform in Ukraine from April to September 2017. The Working Groups focused on finalizing a framework to monitor decentralization reform progress across key sectors. Updates are provided on discussions within each Working Group, including on adopting laws to further decentralization, coordinating financial decentralization between ministries, improving local democracy, measuring regional development, reforming administrative services, coordinating public services, and establishing strategies and training for communication and knowledge management.
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1. DECENTRALIZATION IN UKRAINE
This monthly newsletter is a brief overview of Ukrainian authorities’ work on implementation of Reform #1 in Ukraine
MAY 2017
The Earned Income of Local Budgets Continues to Increase
Experts from the Central Office for Reforms operating at the Ministry of Regional Development with the
assistance of the U-LEAD with Europe Programme presented the results of the financial decentralisation
for four months of 2017.
The earned income of the local budgets totalled UAH 47.4 billion, that is UAH 13.8 billion more or 1.4
times more in comparison with the same period in the previous year.
The influx of own resources to all 366 amalgamated territorial communities totalled UAH 2.6 billion for
January through April 2017, that is two times more or UAH 1.3 billion more in comparison with the same
period of 2016.
The account balances of 366 budgets of the communities totalled UAH 2.1 billion. In comparison with
the beginning of the year, this indicator has increased by almost two times (+ UAH 1 billion).
The earned income of the 159 amalgamated territorial communities (which were established in 2015)
totalled UAH 1.233 billion for four months of 2017, that is 45% more or UAH 383 million more in
comparison with the same period in the previous year.
The own resources of 207 amalgamated territorial communities (which were established in 2016)
totalled UAH 1.349 billion, that is three times more or UAH 906 million more in comparison with the
same period in the previous year.
SOURCE: DECENTRALIZATION OF POWER WEB-SITE
The Law Determining the Independence of Health Care Institutions
has Become Effective
The law determining the independence of the state and community owned health care institutions was
published on 5 May 2017.
Hence, the law has already become effective but it will be enacted in six months.
Thereafter, subject to a decision of the local authority, community owned health care institutions will
have the opportunity to operate independently: have their own accounts opened with banks,
independently determine their staffing level and staff remuneration policy, introduce energy efficiency,
etc.
SOURCE: DECENTRALIZATION OF POWER WEB-SITE
Additional 160 Amalgamated Communities are at the Final Stages of
Their Formation
There have already been established 413 amalgamated territorial communities in Ukraine. Additional
160 amalgamated territorial communities are at the final stages of their formation. 80 of those
amalgamated communities are waiting for the first local elections to be called by the Central Elections
Commission. With respect to 12 amalgamated territorial communities, Oblast State Administrations are
preparing applications to be filed with the Central Elections Commission. 47 ATCs are to make their final
decision on the amalgamation. 23 ATCs are waiting for the opinion to be prepared by Oblast State
Administrations.
SOURCE: DECENTRALIZATION OF POWER WEB-SITE
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2. DECENTRALIZATION IN UKRAINE
The Government Increased Wages to Local Self-Government Officials
On 24 May 2017, the Cabinet of Ministers approved a resolution on the increase of official salaries to
officials of local self-government bodies.
The resolution also determines the matter of allowances to officials of local self-government bodies for
outstanding performance or for particularly important work.
The increased wage is expected to facilitate the enhancement of prestige of service in the bodies of
local self-government.
SOURCE: DECENTRALIZATION OF POWER WEB-SITE
Leading Regions in the Area of Social and Economic Development
have been Identified in Ukraine
On 23 May 2017, the Ministry of Regional Development published the monitoring data on social and
economic development of regions in Ukraine in 2016.
The city of Kyiv, and Kharkiv, Kyiv, Vinnytsia, and Chernivtsi Oblasts (regions) were at the head of the
ranking.
The main objective of the monitoring is to define priorities and strategic planning of regional
development, enhance regional competitiveness on the basis of the ranking score.
The ranking shows the efficiency of managerial decisions at the central and local levels.
SOURCE: DECENTRALIZATION OF POWER WEB-SITE
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This monthly newsletter is a brief overview of Ukrainian authorities’ work on implementation of Reform #1 in Ukraine
MAY 2017