PLEDDG-supported SMEs Representatives meet with Canadian Minister
On July 19th, the Honorable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Canadian Minister of International Development, learned about this aspect of PLEDDG work in Ukraine during a meeting with representatives of NGOs, business associations, and social enterprises, activities of which were supported by PLEDDG within the Project’s component “Support of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Development”.
PLEDDG Project Supports Ukrainian Business Associations
On July 18th, in Kyiv, PLEDDG Project jointly with Export Promotion Office held a roundtable discussion on “Business Associations in Ukraine: Opportunities and Challenges”. Participants discussed the role of local business associations in supporting and development of small and medium-sized enterprises. The event welcomed about 60 representatives from various business associations.
“Local Economic Development Menu” Proposed by PLEDDG Experts
One of the major PLEDDG Project’s tasks is to assist partner cities in drawing up and implementing their development strategies. Funding the events and projects on the strategies for city development implies making use of efficient sources, instruments, and the mechanisms facilitating economic growth, increase of cities’ competitiveness, and improvement of citizens’ living standards.
PLEDDG organizes Study Tour to Canada for AUC Representatives
From May 26 to June 4, 2018, in the framework of PLEDDG Project, a study tour to Canada for representatives of Association of Ukrainian Cities (AUC) took place. During the visit, its participants had a chance to attend the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Annual Conference (FCM), which serves as a platform for discussion of topical social, economic, ecological, and political issues at the national level, with the representatives of all Canadian municipalities involved.
PLEDDG Keeps Supporting Partner Cities in Territorial Branding and Marketing
On May 22-23, 2018, PLEDDG Project delivered a training session on “City Branding and Marketing for Local Economic Development”. Representatives from PLEDDG partner cities responsible for the development of a marketing strategy, shaping and promotion of their cities' brands, took part in it. PLEDDG Project welcomed both Canadian and Ukrainian experts and practitioners, with extensive experience in marketing and branding, to conduct the training.
Call for proposals for short-term gender initiatives (applications are accepted till June 8)
Association of Ukrainian Cities, in the framework of international technical assistance project “Partnership for Local Economic Development and Democratic Governance” (PLEEDG Project), opens a call for proposals for the AUC member city councils for funding of short-term initiatives facilitating women participation in local economic development.
PLEDDG Sponsored International Business Forum in Kremenchuk
On May 10-11, 2018, Kremenchuk hosted the PLEDDG-sponsored international business forum “International Cooperation: Building the Future Together”. The Forum brought together representatives of Canada, Lithuania, Poland, and other countries involved in establishment and enhancement of cooperation with Ukraine, representatives of Ukrainian state and local authorities, entrepreneurs, and experts.