In July, the initiatives that were supported by the Ukrainian National Platform of the EaP CSF in 2025 were launched.
The UNP Steering Committee and the Supervisory Board of the Project held a joint meetings on 20 June 2025. The participants of the meeting discussed the initiatives submitted by the UNP Working Groups. Particular attention was paid to compliance with the priorities of the Working Groups for 2025, discussion of the initiative among the members of the Working Groups, and whether the initiatives were supported by the members of these Working Groups.
Goal
Support civil society and advocate Ukraine`s membership in the EU
The UNP Secretariat has put forward several requirements for initiatives:
- The topics of initiatives must meet the priorities of the UNP working groups (according to the UNP Strategic Plan).
- The Initiative must have an analytical, advocacy and information component.
- The Initiatives must be supported by members of working groups.
The 7 initiatives were supported within the framework of the project “”Supporting the activities of the Ukrainian National Platform of the EaP CSF in 2025-2026”, funded by the European Union and implemented by the Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting.
WG 1. Democracy, human rights, good governance, and stability
- EU values at the local level: equality in Ukraine — implementing EU standards locally (Vinnytsia non-governmental organization “Information and Educational Center ‘VIS’”)
- EU Directive 2024/1385: challenges and opportunities for Ukraine (NGO Centre «Women’s Perspectives»)
WG 2. Economic integration and coherence with EU policy
- Revitalization of the Ukrainian economy: how to build a new transparent model of cooperation with entrepreneurs, focused on business needs (Local economic development agency of Yavoriv district)
WG 3. Environment, climate change, and energy security
- Access to environmental information and public participation in the context of green recovery and European integration reforms (International charitable organization “Environment-People-Law”)
- Role of Ukraine Facility in promoting environmental reforms (Non-governmental organization “Resource and Analysis Center “Society and Environment”)
WG 4. Contacts between people
- AI4Ukraine: Ethical Artificial Intelligence for Recovery on the Path to the EU (Institute of Public Strategies”)
WG 5. Social and labor policy and social dialogue
- Social dialogue tools as a mechanism for social cohesion at the community level (Center for Social Security and Regional Initiatives)
We sincerely welcome all those involved in the implementation of initiatives, who participated in the discussion in working groups, provided advice and recommendations.
Activities are implemented within the framework of the project “Support to the activities of the UNP EaP CSF in 2025-2026”, funded by the European Union, the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum and implemented by the Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting.
