ISAR Ednannia, with the support of the European Center for Not-for-Profit Law Stichting (ECNL) and in cooperation with the Secretariat of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, has launched a series of Community of Practice meetings aimed at developing recommendations and forming a shared vision for the new National Strategy for Promoting Civil Society Development in Ukraine for 2027-2031.
The objective of these meetings is to unite the experience and insights of government institutions, civil society organizations, and international partners to create a strategic document that defines how the state and society will work together to strengthen civic participation and build trust.
The expiration of the current National Strategy for Promoting Civil Society Development in Ukraine for 2021-2026 prompts a timely reflection on achievements, identification of gaps, and definition of new priorities for the next five-year period. The importance of this Strategy lies in its role as a joint roadmap for cooperation between the state and civil society. It outlines the principles of collaboration and provides a framework for institutional development, civic engagement, and transparent governance.
To ensure policy continuity and build on accumulated experience, ISAR Ednannia, together with the Secretariat of the Cabinet of Ministers, conducted a desk study and survey among representatives of the government, civil society, and international sectors. The preliminary findings of the analytical report on How the National Strategy for Promoting Civil Society Development in Ukraine is Being Implemented served as a starting point for an open dialogue among all stakeholders. The report will be updated based on the outcomes of the meeting and presented publicly later.
During the first Community of Practice meeting, more than 35 participants, including representatives of CSOs, government institutions, analytical centers, and international partners, discussed the study results and developed joint recommendations. In particular, participants focused on identifying what should be retained, strengthened, or revised in the approaches to designing the new Strategy so that it reflects current challenges and promotes the sustainable development of civil society in Ukraine.
Stay tuned for updates on the next steps in developing the National Strategy for Promoting Civil Society Development 2027-2031.
This meeting was organised within the framework of the Action “CSO Meter: Empowered for Action”, funded by the European Union. The Project is implemented by the European Center for Not-for-Profit Law Stichting (ECNL) and its partners: Transparency International Anticorruption Center in Armenia; Civil Society Institute in Georgia; Promo-LEX Association in Moldova; and the ISAR Ednannia in Ukraine.
