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DECENTRALIZATION OFFERING BETTER RESULTS AND EFFICIENCY (DOBRE) QUARTERLY REPORT APRIL 1, 2018 TO JUNE 30, 2018

Submission Date: July 30, 2018

Agreement Number: AID-121-A-16-00007

Submitted to: Marat Kyurchevsky, AOR

Submitted by: Barry Reed, Chief of Party Global Communities 5B Dilova Street, Room 510 Kyiv, 03150 Ukraine Tel: +380 (67) 763.8329 Email: [email protected]

This publication was produced for review by the United States Agency for International Development. It was prepared by Global Communities.

DOBRE FY16 ANNUAL REPORT 1 ACTIVITY INFORMATION

Decentralization Offering Better Results and Efficiency Activity Title (DOBRE) Agreement Number AID-121-A-16-00007 Name of Prime Implementing Global Communities Partner Social Boost Public Organization Ukraine Crisis Media Center (UCMC) Foundation in Support of Local Democracy (FRDL) Names of Consortium Partners Malopolska School of Public Administration of the Krakow University of Economics (MSAP/UEK) National Democratic Institute (NDI) Activity Start Date June 8, 2016 Activity End Date June 7, 2021 Reporting Period April 1, 2018 – June 30, 2018

Disclaimer

The authors’ views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Agency for International Development or the United States Government.

2 CONTENTS

ACTIVITY INFORMATION ...... 2 CONTENTS ...... 3 Abbreviations and Acronyms ...... 4 Background ...... 7 Decentralization Context ...... 8 Key Achievements: January - March 2018 ...... 9 Highlights ...... 12 MEP & Indicators ...... 15 Program Progress by Objective ...... 15 Cross Cutting Issues ...... 63 Environmental Compliance ...... 63 Deliverables ...... Error! Bookmark not defined. Best Practices ...... Error! Bookmark not defined. Donor & Host Country Coordination ...... 63 Key Meetings ...... 64 Administrative Issues ...... 66 Upcoming Events ...... 66 Program Challenges & Responses...... 67

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AOR Agreement Officer’s Representative API Access to public information ARC© Appreciative Review of Capacity [Global Communities] AUC Association of Ukrainian Cities CASP Center for Administrative Service Provision CBO Community-based organization CC Consolidated community CEP Community Engagement Program CEPPS Consortium for Elections and Political Processes CET Community Enhancement Team CoE Council of Europe COP Chief of Party CSD Citizen Service Desk CSI Civil Society Institute CSO Civil society organization DCOP Deputy Chief of Party DESPRO Decentralization Support in Ukraine Project DIALOGUE Development Initiative for Advocating Local Governance in Ukraine DOBRE Decentralization Offering Better Results and Efficiency EOC Equal Opportunity Caucus ER Expected Result EU European Union FGD Focus group discussion FRDL Foundation in Support of Local Democracy GC Global Communities GIS Geographic information system GOU Government of Ukraine GRB Gender Responsive Budgeting [Project] IBSER Institute for Budgetary and Socio-Economic Research ICT Information and communications technology IDP Internally-displaced person IGFC Incentive Grants Fund Committee

IFES International Foundation for Election Systems ISES Institute for Social and Economic Studies KII Key informant interview LED Local economic development LEV Local Economic Governance [Project] LG Local government LGBTI Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex LGI Local Government and Infrastructure [Program] LGSD Local government service delivery LGSO Local government support organization LGU Local government unit LINC Local Investment and National Competitiveness [Project] LOP Life of the program LUMIS Land Use Management Information System M&E Monitoring and evaluation MFSI Municipal Finance Strengthening Initiative MOF Ministry of Finance MOU Memorandum of understanding MRD Ministry of Regional Development MSAP/UEK Malopolska School of Public Administration at the Krakow University of Economics MSC Most Significant Change NAPD National Assembly of Persons with Disabilities NDI National Democratic Institute NGO Non-governmental organization OGP Open Government Partnership OSR Own-source revenue OTI Office of Transition Initiatives [USAID] PACE Participatory Action for Community Enhancement [GC methodology] PAGE Participatory Approach to Governance Excellence PAUCI Polish Ukrainian Cooperation Initiative PB Participatory budgeting PLEDDG Partnership for Local Economic Development and Democratic Governance PMCI Participatory Municipal Capacity Index

PMP Performance Monitoring Plan PMT Program Management Team [Global Communities] PPP Public-private partnership PULSE Policy for Ukraine’s Local Self-Government RCSO Regional civil society organization RIAP Revenue Improvement Action Plan SDIP Service Delivery Improvement Planning SFRD State Fund for Regional Development SOW Scope of work STTA Short-term technical assistance SWM Solid waste management TA Technical assistance ToT Training of trainers UAROR All-Ukrainian Association of Rayon and Oblast Councils UCMC Ukraine Crisis Media Center UIIP Ukrainian Institute for International Politics U-LEAD Ukraine Local Empowerment, Accountability and Development Programme UNITER Ukraine National Initiatives to Enhance Reforms [Project] USAID United States Agency for International Development USG United States Government VASSR All-Ukrainian Association of Villages and Rural Settlements WLA Women’s Leadership Academy YLC Youth Local Council

Background

DOBRE offers an exciting opportunity to demonstrate the tangible benefits decentralized local governance will bring to Ukrainian citizens and capture the optimism and energy currently prevailing before it wanes. The project will maximize USAID’s investment by directly working in selected communities, providing Technical Assistance (TA) and co-financing support for identified priority projects, strengthening the bond between citizens and their local government, providing best practices and models and ultimately rewarding good performance. DOBRE will work in the following oblasts:  Dnipropetrovsk  Ivano-Frankivsk  Kharkiv  Kherson  Kirovohrad  Mykolayiv  Ternopil

Global Communities, an international NGO with significant experience around the world improving local governance and communities, leads the DOBRE Consortium. The remaining partners include: SocialBoost promotes innovative and demand driven ICT solutions for inclusive and participatory local governance. Ukrainian Crisis Media Center (UCMC) leads a robust communications strategy that strengthens public awareness of the benefits of decentralization, trains stakeholders in effective communications, and maximizes dissemination of results achieved by CCs and the DOBRE program.

Foundation in Support of Local Democracy (FSLD/FRDL) provides technical expertise in strategic planning, service provision and participatory budgeting highlighting the Polish experience in decentralization but integrated to Ukraine. Malopolska School of Public Administration at the Krakow University of Economics (MSAP/UEK) focuses on strengthening education and professional development opportunities in public administration. National Democratic Institute (NDI) elevates gender equity and promotes women’s empowerment. Also, NDI provides expertise in quantitative and qualitative research design and analysis. DOBRE established regional offices in Ternopil, Dnipro and Mykolaiv to provide better support and guidance to partner Consolidated Communities (CCs). USAID designed DOBRE to strengthen both the demand (citizens and businesses) and supply (local government) sides of governance and then to build bridges between them. The Expected Results and Activities highlight the activities across the demand and supply sides and breaks them down into component parts. For the CCs, it looks at proposed social and economic development planning, improved serviced delivery, and more transparent budgeting and financial management. For the community, it addresses increased citizen engagement, monitoring and anti-corruption oversight of CC activities and greater citizen awareness. Activities will also emphasize crosscutting themes related to gender and inclusive development for traditionally under-served populations. Objective 1: Local Governments Effectively Manage Resources and Service That Respond to Community Priorities This objective addresses the “supply side” of governance. It works with partner CCs on practices and systems to sustain decentralization reform for the long term.

Objective 2: Improved Citizen Engagement and Oversight in Local Governance Whereas Objective 1 addresses the supply side, Objective 2 focuses on the demand side of governance. It works to encourage more transparency and openness. It provides the opportunity for engagement between citizens and their local government, but also helps citizens take advantage of these opportunities. How can they most effectively express their interests, priorities and preferences to their local government?

Decentralization Context The decentralization reform continues as the only major reform effort in Ukraine maintaining momentum. To date, MRD reports on 753 consolidated communities that cover roughly 33% of the Ukrainian territory with total population living in consolidated communities of 6.5 mln. residents. 48 of the newly formed communities are expecting decision from the Central Electoral Committee on the date of elections. The GoU approved the plan of the perspective community development and stated 1 206 communities, covering 74% of Ukrainian territory, as Cabinet's perspective priority. The MRD issued statistics with a figure of 2565 Starostas across the country. In 2018 only, 30 starostas were already elected, adding to a total figure of 653. Own community revenues continued showing growth with projected UAH 231 bln till the end of 2018, increasing total share to 7.1% in their budgets. For the period of January – May 2018 communities already generated UAH 89.7 bln of own revenues.

Sectoral reforms continue to lag. The Rada finally approved the health reform and rolled out primary health care reorganization in January 2018. In parallel, oblast administrations created 83 hospital districts, with four oblasts lagging behind. Most CCs continue to maintain the inefficient network of small schools that is taking a considerable amount of the local budget (40-60% according to DOBRE assessment). According to the MRD report, 3067 classes with less than 10 students still exist, 1206 out of those are located in the CCs; 530 hub schools created, 224 are located in consolidated communities. While there is a pressing need to optimize the schools, CCs are dealing with the internal politics, lack of political will and capacity to optimize the education system effectively. On May 4 2018, the President of Ukraine signed the law allowing neighboring settlements to amalgamate with the cities of oblast significance. This will extend the benefits of decentralization to a larger number of citizens and ensure irreversibility of reform. State officials indicated this is the biggest success of the reform achieved among others taking place in Ukraine. However, according to SKL report on fiscal decentralization there is a trend that in 2017 the increase in local government funding flowed heavily to oblast and rayons instead of local governments. The trend can be explained by the fact that in the light of the upcoming elections national government want to maintain control over local governments.

Key Achievements: April - June 2018  DOBRE held the Tourism Hub “Tourism Development for New Communities” in Kherson oblast. The Tourism Hub gathered approximately 300 delegates - representatives of 75 consolidated communities, tourism businesses and associations, investment funds, international technical assistance projects, central, regional and local government representatives from all over Ukraine. The participants discussed tourism development opportunities as one of the strategic priority for consolidated communities, suggesting practical steps for improvement.  DOBRE partner UCMC prepared, designed, printed out and disseminated “Ukraine`s New Communities Tourism Guide”, which presents attractive tourism points in DOBRE partner CCs. The Guidebook will promote communities to the stakeholders, increasing their potential for attracting more tourists.  In June, DOBRE held a press briefing announcing the launch of the competition for the Cohort 3 to introduce new rules to the selection process. DOBRE will accept applications from communities exceeding 5000 people. We will also introduce a two-stage selection where shortlisted communities will have to complete a practical task showing their potential for citizen engagement. After the announcement, DOBRE rolled out information sessions for communities in targeted oblasts.  DOBRE presented key findings of the financial management assessment in partner communities at a press briefing. During the presentation, DOBRE provided an overview of findings of the financial audit completed in 50 participating communities.  DOBRE opened the first automated rural observatory in hub school of Baikovetska community with US Ambassador to Ukraine participating in the event.  DOBRE partner UCMC announced the winners of the second media contest "Decentralization Reform: Achievements and Current Challenges".  During the reporting period, DOBRE organized six press tours for journalists to amalgamated communities of Ternopil oblast aiming to discover and share successful practices.

 DOBRE partner UCMC has started support of development of communication strategies to selected communities. UCMC held training sessions in Merefianska and Starosaltivska CCs in Kharkiv oblast.  DOBRE contributed to the photo gallery on decentralization.gov.ua with quality images from “New Faces of Communities” photo collection developed in 2017 by the program. Media and other stakeholders may use the photo stock for free while writing on decentralization. Communities may use the stock pictures to promote themselves to outside audiences and investors. Partner UCMC will continue the photo expeditions to partner communities and will develop next round of a photo exhibition.  DOBRE partner FRDL provided follow-up mentorship to implementation of strategic plans for Cohort 1 communities. Adoption of strategic plans continues for Cohort #2 CCs: so far, CC councils adopted 16 strategies (out of 21) and another five CCs plan to adopt the strategies by early next quarter.  DOBRE partner SocialBoost held seminars in Ternopil and Ivano-Frankivsk on piloting a survey for getting citizen feedback on service quality. SocialBoost published the DOBRE.Pytannya Application on the Google Play Market and installed the mobile application on the DOBRE purchased tablets for selected pilot CCs. CCs received tablets and started piloting the app in surveying about the quality of services in communities.  DOBRE has 23 Service Delivery Improvement Plans (SDIP) ready and adopted by the local councils of Cohort 1 communities.  DOBRE organized a domestic study tour on sport for Novoukrainska CC to Lviv. DOBRE also organized another study tour to Ternopil oblast on Local Government Security Services for 7 CCs of Kherson and Mykolayiv Oblasts.  DOBRE in partnership with NDI and Ukrainian Women’s Fund (UWF) conducted the second training in the Women’s Leadership Academy in Ternopil.  DOBRE partner NDI has shortlisted five proposals for mini grants submitted by the alumnae of the first cycle of WLA. The micro-projects focus on gender equality and empowerment of women and girls in the communities and will address specific needs of women, raise awareness on gender equality and contribute to community mobilization of women.  DOBRE partner SocialBoost developed the promo website for Dosvit platform http://dosvit.org.ua.  DOBRE received Hromada for a Million TV series with English subtitles and uploaded to YouTube.  All three pilot CCs, Apostolivska, Prysivaska and Zavodska, selected for Spatial Planning activity, have launched the development of the spatial plans.  DOBRE conducted a round table on inter-municipal cooperation for all 19 partner CCs from Ternopil and Ivano-Frankivsk oblasts.  DOBRE held the Leadership Academy 2nd Module for the Group 5. During 2nd Module, participants visited local governments around Gdansk Poland. UCMC published an article on regional Internet and print media about the DOBRE Leadership Academy Program participants (Group 4, 2nd session) in Szczecin, Poland.  The Equal Opportunities Caucus conducted the first Regional Women’s Congress in Odesa with the support of DOBRE partner NDI, which became the first follow-up event after the All-Ukrainian Women’s Congress held in November 2017.  DOBRE partner NDI completed 11 trainings of the third module for Cohort 1, and 22 trainings of the first module for Cohort II on GRB. All 25 communities of Cohort 1 have

established a GRB groups and they plan to develop gender-sensitive special purpose programs.  DOBRE partner NDI coordinated with UN Women and hosted a study visit on gender mainstreaming for representatives from Luhansk and Donetsk oblasts to visit six DOBRE communities in Ternopil and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts.  NDI conducted a media marathon titled “Equality in Politics” in Zhytomyr to highlight both the success of gender activists and remaining challenges. Leaders from local and national level called for reform and gender equality in politics.  NDI hosted two oblast-level roundtables in Kharkiv and Ivano-Frankivsk to address inequalities and discuss the benefits and challenges of sponsoring GFCs.  During June, Partnership “For Transparent Local Budgets” conducted 4 trainings on budget transparency and financial management for partnering CCs.  RCSOs in Ivano-Frankivsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv and Ternopil closed the call for “Local Initiatives for Community Development” projects. Local CSOs and initiative groups from 35 CCs in these oblasts submitted 77 project proposals. By the end of June, Ivano-Frankivsk, Kharkiv and Kherson RCSOs organized selection panels for the “Local Initiatives Project” contest and decided on the projects to support.  DOBRE LGSOs conducted seminars and practical workshops and assisted the CCs in organizing their Community Economic Profiles and improving LED Programs and Action Plans.  DOBRE/EBRD/MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates) jointly held a Cooperatives Workshop with about 40 representatives of eight DOBRE CCs whose LED priority projects involve improving and establishing agro farming and service coop(s). Global Communities HQ Co-op Specialist participated in the workshop and helped DOBRE to create a strategy to introduce international best practices.

USAID DOBRE Program promotes tourism development Highlights in consolidated communities USAID DOBRE Program promotes tourism development in USAID DOBRE Program gathered over 300 representatives of local and consolidated communities national government, tourism professionals and potential investors to discuss the prospects of tourism development in CCs. DOBRE Program Announced Selection of the Next 25 Communities to Join as Partners

On June 13th First Deputy Minister of MRD along USAID's DOBRE Chief of Party and two heads of DOBRE- partnering communities informed about the eligibility and requirements To stimulate tourism in CCs and empower local economic for amalgamated communities to development, DOBRE has organized the Tourism Hub. become third-cohort partner On May 17-18 USAID’s DOBRE held the Tourism Hub communities. “Tourism Development for New Communities” in USAID DOBRE Program Khersonska oblast. The Tourism Hub gathered Opened the First Automated approximately 300 delegates - representatives of 75 Rural Observatory in Hub consolidated communities, tourism businesses, investment School of Baikovetska funds, international technical assistance projects, central, Community regional and local government representatives from all over DOBRE Program, implemented by Ukraine. DOBRE Participants consider tourism Global Communities, opened the development opportunities as one of the strategic priorities first fully automated for economic development in consolidated communities. rural observatory in hub school of Baikovetska community in Lozova During the Tourism Hub, they learned best practices of village. A project, prioritized by the organizing tourism in their communities, ranging from community residents, designed industrial to gastro and science tourism. Given that to enrich students' knowledge of strategic communications is key for effective promotion of astronomy and help school children the communities, participants took part in the workshops get more practical skills in discovering near space and enhance covering these issues. Participants also expanded their STEM education in the community. networks and established new partnerships.

The region of Kherson was not a random choice. This southern region bordering on Crimea has unique natural resources combining the sea and the steppe. It hosts tourist attractions of unique natural sights including - one of the largest desert in Europe National Park “Olehskivski Pisky” (Oleshkivski Sands), the conservation of the natural steppe ecosystem and wild animals of Askania Nonva, the unique salted lake Lemuriyske which is bright pink in color, as well as

local museums, green tourism farms and wineries. Other tourist attractions include cruises along the Dnipro River, excursions in Nova Kakhovka town, and visits to the solar power plant, the sturgeon farm, and other locations. Some of those attractions are located on the territory of DOBRE partner CCs.

On the first day of the Hub, the amalgamated territorial communities shared their experience and presented their projects on tourism development to the experts of the tourism industry. The presenters received practical advices and feedback on how to improve their tourism projects.

Susan Fritz, USAID Mission Director to Ukraine, Belarus, and Moldova, Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze, Deputy Prime Minister on European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, as well as other representatives of Ukrainian authorities, made opening remarks.

“Ukraine has a lot to offer in the tourism sector. In this territory there are many cultural heritage sites worth seeing”, said Susan Fritz. “And it is just an external manifestation of the potential the Ukrainian tourism has. Ukrainians have to develop a complex comprehensible approach to the tourism sector’s development in order to attract visitors to be able to spend the touristic revenue in their communities,” the USAID Mission Director to Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova said.

“Decentralization provides opportunities but it also foresees responsibility. Developing tourism, we can also see ourselves from the outside. In such a way the community is becoming an actor and is getting its own face. Clean roadsides will ensure the restaurants’ profitability, while payment of taxes will lead to well-being. It works at the community level and has a direct impact on the country in general,” Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze concluded. All the event’s materials were gathered on a dedicated website, with all the photos featured on Flickr.

USAID DOBRE Program Announced Selection of the Next 25 Communities to Join Agency's Decentralization Program

On June 13th First Deputy Minister of MRD along USAID's DOBRE Chief of Party and two heads of DOBRE-partnering communities announced the start of the selection process of the third cohort. This time DOBRE will accept applications from communities exceeding 5000 population margin and introduced a two-stage selection approach where communities will have to complete a practical task in addition to submitting an application form. Deputy Minister stressed that current 50 DOBRE communities already serve as reform's success stories and encouraged eligible communities to apply as current DOBRE-participating community mayors from Novoukrayinka and Tsarychanka promoted the program and shared their achievements.

"When you join the DOBRE program, you have to understand that there are lots of work ahead of you and no one will do that for you. We want you to know how to work and how to succeed", said DOBRE Chief of Party Barry Reed at the event. After the formal launch, DOBRE has held the meetings for the communities’ representatives in all DOBRE targeted oblast. After July 27, DOBRE and MRD will select the communities according to the defined criteria. By mid-August, DOBRE will shortlist finalists that will receive a practical assignment as the second stage of the selection process.

"All the communities that are part of the DOBRE program are actually success stories themselves. We can say that they have made a tremendous step forward. The assistance provided by the program experts is invaluable in terms of local and regional development. The amount of resources in local budgets has increased significantly, but we feel the lack of knowledge, the lack of specialists who can effectively use these resources, "said Vyacheslav Negoda, First Deputy Minister of Regional Development in his opening speech during the event.

"We participated in many projects that DOBRE had announced and succeeded in many of them. We’ve got a modern STEM-class with powerful telescope, modern computer equipment and even drone for the hub school. I believe that technical education is currently the prerogative of Ukraine. As part of the Transparent Government project, we now purchasing equipment for video conferencing and sessions online, the whole community will see what we do. In anti-corruption component we have done a lot of work in cooperation with the program, including trainings for officials, and young people, activists, deputies ", - said Hennadiy Sumsky, Head of the Tsarychanska CC.

"Our community was not selected as Cohort 1 partner, but we managed to work even more on our application and joined the colleagues in second Cohort. What is DOBRE? Today we are talking about the fact that true communities, and successful cases are born only where there is competition: for the resources, for the ideas, for creativity, and novelty. DOBRE and the selection of the next 25 communities - this is a mere competition, best practices and opportunities," said Oleksandr Korinyi, the head of the Association of Amalgamated Communities of Ukraine and the head of the Novoukrainska CC. DOBRE live-streamed the event, released the contest announcement and initiated information sessions in target oblasts. The application package is available for downloading.

USAID DOBRE Program Opened the First Automated Rural Observatory in Hub School of Baikovetska Community On June 20, USAID’s DOBRE Program, implemented by Global Communities, opened the first fully automated rural observatory in hub school of Baikovetska community in Lozova village. A project, prioritized by the community residents, designed to enrich students' knowledge of astronomy and help school children get more practical skills in discovering near space and enhance STEM education in the community. Earlier the

DOBRE program provided Baikovetska with a powerful telescope, and now the community completed the building that hosts it. The observatory will not only provide a unique and world-class education experience for all students living in the community, but involve other students from outside Baikivtsi to learn astronomy through field trips, outdoor workshops and inter-school competitions, giving access to its’ resources remotely through the web interface. It can also spur economic growth by attracting visitors and enthusiasts to Baikovetska from all across the country. US Ambassador to Ukraine participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony taking a tour around the observatory and hub school. DOBRE ran a news piece on the event and featured it in a Facebook post.

USAID DOBRE Program Selected the Best Youth Initiatives at “Activate Your Community” Hackathon in Ternopil

More than 60 participants from 10 Ternopil-based DOBRE partner communities joined in for a youth hackathon "Activate Your Community" on June 21-22. The event, conducted by DOBRE RCSO Western Ukrainian Resource Center, helped young people develop ideas for engaging community members in local policy making, activation of YLCs and NGOs for constructive participation in further development of villages and towns. Participants learned about successful initiatives and best practices, generated their own ideas, and developed step-by-step scheme of their implementation. Trainers put a special emphasis on practical engagement tools like e-petitions, advocacy campaigns, and participatory budgets. Hackathon winners received each UAH 10,000 for implementation of their projects. Thus, first place, Terebovlianska community, will organize a bike marathon through their community as well as their counterparts from Mykulynetska, who took second place. Third place, Skalatska community, will organize an outdoor cinema. DOBRE ran a story on the event and featured it in a Facebook post.

MEP & Indicators

Baseline Actual for Year 2 Target for PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Figure (2017-2018) Year 2

1.1. Number of Consolidated Communities that improve their capacity to effectively manage resources 0 50 and services that respond to community priorities (annual)

DOBRE will conduct a follow-up PMCI assessment during the next quarter to measure CCs’ progress in their capacity to effectively manage resources and services.

Baseline Actual for Year 2 Target for PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Figure (2017-2018) Year 2

1.2. Number of successful project applications approved by the Regional Development Fund 17 38 (annual)

As an annual indicator, not reported this quarter.

Baseline Actual for Year 2 Target for PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Figure (2017-2018) Year 2

1.3. Percentage of Strategic Plans that contain activities and strategies to include women and 12% 100% vulnerable populations in local governance (annual)

As an annual indicator, not reported this quarter.

Baseline Actual for Year 2 Target for PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Figure (2017-2018) Year 2

1.4. Number of Strategic Plans developed using inclusive/participatory strategic planning methods 5 50 (annual)

As an annual indicator, not reported this quarter.

Baseline Actual for Q3 (April- Target for PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Figure June 2018) Year 2 862 female 589 male 273 1.5 Number of persons trained in 15-35 years 232 46 250 inclusive/participatory strategic planning 36-59 years 508 60+ years 122 CC officials 306 CBO/CSO members 23 The strategic planning activities, performed by the Program partner – FRDL, ranged from strategy drafting meetings to consultation on the draft strategic documents with citizens, to supporting communities in strategy implementation. More specifically, 5 Cohort 2 CCs were engaged in the last of five strategy-planning meetings – two on the West and three on the East of the country. During these sessions the Strategic Plans were finalized and now are waiting for formal approval. Other 10 Cohort 2 CCs are still in the process of development of the draft strategy. While 18 Cohort 1 communities were engaged in monitoring of the strategy implementation process. During Strategic Plan monitoring meetings in CCs, participants discussed how the local authorities should proceed in the context of Strategy implementation, what necessary adjustments in Strategy management should be made, what challenges in implementation exist and how to solve them. The involved citizens and authorities’ representatives have received insights into the strategic management of their communities.

Performance indicator 1.5 disaggregated by CCs and Cohorts

Oblast CC name Cohort 1 CC name Cohort 2 Apostolivska 26 Hrechanopodivska 0 Mogylivska 15 Myrivska 48 Novooleksandrivska 9 Sofiivska 350 Pokrovska 24 Vasylkivska 0 Slobozhanska 0 Verbkivska 0 Dnipropetrovsk oblast Tsarychanska 16 Zelenodolska 0 Biloberizka 14 Bilshivtsivska 0 Pechenizhyn 61 Mateyivetska 0 Starobohorodchanska 0 Nyzhnoverbizka 0

Ivano-Frankivsk oblast Verkhnyanska 11 Bashtanka 0 Buzka 62 Oleksandrivska 9 Domanivska 0 Prybuzhanivska 11 Halytsynivska 0 Kamyanomostivska 0

Mykolayiv oblast Mostivska 32 Merefyanska Starosaltivska 20

Kharkiv oblast Rohanska 8 Askania Nova 10 Chaplynka 0 Kochubeivska 15 Prysyvaska 0

Kherson oblast Muzykivska 22 Bobrynetska 13 Malovyskivska 0

Kirovohrad oblast Novoukrainska 0 Baykovetska 0 Shumska 21 Husyatynska 19 Skalatska 0 Ivanivska 9 Terebovlianska 0 Mykulynetska 0 Velykohaivska 14 Skala-Podilska 12 Vyshnevetska 0 Ternopil oblast Zavodska 11 Zolotopotitska 0 Total Cohort 1 315 Total Cohort 2 547

Target for Baseline Actual for Q3 PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Year 2 (2017- Figure (April-June 2018) 2018)

1.6. Number of LED projects implemented 1 0 60

Not applicable at the time of reporting. LED projects are in the process of development and will start after CCs finish their strategic planning process. The development process started for CCs of Cohort #1 and Cohort #2, which completed their strategic plans.

Target for Baseline Actual for Q3 PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Year 2 (2017- Figure (April-June 2018) 2018)

1.7 / DR.4-1Number of USG-supported activities designed to promote or strengthen the civic 0 17 38 participation of women

This indicator data comprises DOBRE partner NDI activities of this quarter.

Over the past quarter, NDI continued to support the formation of gender-focused caucuses in the local councils of Verhnyanska, Bilshivtsivska, Pechenizhynska of Ivano-Frankivsk oblast, and Slobozahnska and Novooleksandrivska CC of Dnipro oblast. This quarter also contains data for similar events conducted in Zolopotitska, Terebovlianska, Mykluynetska and Ivanivska CC.

In cooperation with the Ukrainian Women’s Fund (UWF), NDI continued the Women’s Leadership Academy (WLA). UWF has completed the first session of the WLA of the 2nd cycle in Kropyvnytskyi, for representatives from Novoukrayinska, Malovyskivska, and Bobrynetska consolidated communities. The first session of the WLA of the 3rd cycle was launched in Ternopil, for representatives from Skalatska, Mykulynetska, and Terebovlianska consolidated communities.

On June 13, NDI conducted a networking event for local councilors from Ivano-Frankivska, Kirovohradska, Khmelnytska, Lvivska, Ternopilska, Zaporizka and Zhytomyrska oblasts. The networking event, titled “Opportunities and Challenges Facing Ukraine’s Democratic Transition: Experiences of Gender Focused Caucuses in Ukraine,” gathered city councilors, mayors and councilors from surrounding CCs, civic and political leaders, and media representatives to discuss the benefits and challenges of sponsoring GFCs.

The Kharkiv roundtable, titled “City of Equal Opportunities,” gathered local councilors, gender experts, civic and political activists, and media representatives to discuss the gender sensitive planning of Kharkiv’s public spaces.

On May 18th, the first Regional Women’s Congress was organized in Odesa by the Equal Opportunities Caucus with NDI support. Modeled after the successful Ukrainian Women’s Congress held in Kyiv in November 2017, the Regional Congress gathered more than 80 participants, including representatives from nearby CCs, local gender-focused caucuses, media outlets, political parties, and government officials from Kherson, Mykolaiv, Odessa, and Kirovograd oblasts.

On June 12, NDI conducted “Equality in Politics” media marathon in Zhytomyr. This activity was funded by USAID both through DOBRE program and through NDI’s ongoing CEPPS program, the UK Good Governance Fund and the Government of Sweden. A media marathon has gathered media, civil society, and politicians together to discuss and raise public awareness about pertinent issues on gender equality.

Baseline Actual for Year 2 Target for PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Figure (2017-2018) Year 2

1.8. Percentage of citizens reporting satisfaction with service delivery provided by targeted Consolidated 21% TBD Communities (annual)

As an annual indicator, not reported this quarter.

Baseline Actual for Year 2 Target for PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Figure (2017-2018) Year 2

1.9 Percentage of citizens who are aware of how to TBD access information about government services 32%

(annual)

As an annual indicator, not reported this quarter.

Actual for Baseline Target for PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Year 2 Figure Year 2 (2017-2018)

1. 10 Percentage of public services that meet or exceed quality standards as defined in CC SDIPs 0 50% (annual)

As an annual indicator, not reported this quarter.

Baseline Actual for Q3 (April- Target for PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Figure June 2018) Year 2 1.11. Number of inclusive/participatory SDIP projects 0 0 40 implemented

As an annual indicator, not reported this quarter.

Baseline Actual for Target for PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Figure Year 2 Year 2 (2017-2018)

1.12 Total value of service delivery improvement co- funding and/or in-kind contributions from 720,000 0 Consolidated Community or citizen sources (USD) USD (annual)

As an annual indicator, not reported this quarter.

Baseline Actual for Year 2 Target for PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Figure (2016-2017) Year 2

1.13 Percentage of Consolidated Community annual budgets that devote resources to priority services 0 100% identified through inclusive/participatory strategic planning (annual)

As an annual indicator, not reported this quarter.

Baseline Actual for Year 2 Target for PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Figure (2017-2018) Year 2

1.14. Percentage of citizens who state confidence in Consolidated Communities’ stewardship of public 36% TBD assets (annual)

As an annual indicator, not reported this quarter.

Baseline Actual for Year 2 Target for PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Figure (2017-2018) Year 2

1.15. Percentage of citizens who state that the Consolidated Community annual budget process is 2% TBD transparent/inclusive (annual)

As an annual indicator, not reported this quarter.

PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Baseline Actual for Year 2 Target for Figure (2017-2018) Year 2 1.16. Number of targeted Consolidated Communities that make budget data publically available 0 10 (annual)

As an annual indicator, not reported this quarter.

Baseline Actual for Year 2 Target for PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Figure (2017-2018) Year 2

1.17. Percentage of Consolidated Community annual budgets that devote resources to gender-sensitive 30% of the 0 issues and/or priorities 1st cohort (annual)

As an annual indicator, not reported this quarter.

Target for Baseline Actual for Q3 (April- PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Year 2 Figure June 2018) (2017-2018) 621 female 459 1.18. Number of Consolidated Community officials male 162 49 300 trained in core financial functions 15-35 years 213 36-59 394 60+ 14

This quarter DOBRE has provided training to public officials on legal regulations on public procurement and the use of the ProZorro system. Participants were exposed to the overview and analysis of typical mistakes made by local community authorities while using ProZorro, as well as to best practice cases. DOBRE implementing partner NDI proceeded with promoting gender-responsive budgeting. During the reporting period, NDI has delivered 35 trainings to DOBRE communities, covering specific topics related to GRB to ensure that participants are able to apply this method in their work. Trainings convened audiences with different backgrounds, but the data reported covers only CCs officials engaged in the trainings.

DOBRE has launched a training on financial ethics and transparent budgeting for communities of both Cohorts. Altogether, DOBRE delivered 11 trainings aiming to improve financial functions of the CCs internal operations and provision of financial services to citizens.

Performance indicator 1.18 disaggregated by CCs and Cohorts

Oblast CC name Cohort 1 CC name Cohort 2 Apostolivska 12 Hrechanopodivska 12 Mogylivska 1 Myrivska 11 Novooleksandrivska 5 Sofiivska 7 Pokrovska 17 Vasylkivska 24 Slobozhanska 8 Verbkivska 6 Dnipropetrovsk oblast Tsarychanska 6 Zelenodolska 8 Biloberizka 14 Bilshivtsivska 13 Pechenizhyn 21 Mateyivetska 10 Starobohorodchanska 11 Nyzhnoverbizka 11

Ivano-Frankivsk oblast Verkhnyanska 16 Bashtanka 25 Buzka 12 Oleksandrivska 21 Domanivska 14 Prybuzhanivska 18 Halytsynivska 10 Kamyanomostivska 13

Mykolayiv oblast Mostivska 13 Merefyanska 6 Starosaltivska 13

Kharkiv oblast Rohanska 4 Askania Nova 15 Chaplynka 5 Kochubeivska 15 Prysyvaska 11

Kherson oblast Muzykivska 7 Bobrynetska 6 Malovyskivska 5

Oblast CC name Cohort 1 CC name Cohort 2

Kirovohrad oblast Novoukrainska 12 Baykovetska 14 Shumska 17 Husyatynska 19 Skalatska 24 Ivanivska 14 Terebovlianska 4 Mykulynetska 10 Velykohaivska 21 Skala-Podilska 17 Vyshnevetska 11 Ternopil oblast Zavodska 14 Zolotopotitska 18 Total Cohort 1 316 Total Cohort 2 305

Actual for Year 2 Target for Baseline PERFORMANCE INDICATOR (2017-2018) Year 2 Figure (2017-2018) 1.19 Number of transparent/inclusive local budgets 0 10 developed (annual)

As an annual indicator, not reported this quarter.

Baseline PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Figure Actual for Year 2 Target for (first half of (2017-2018) Year 2 2017) 1. 20 Percentage increase in OSR raised by N/A 5% Consolidated Communities (annual)

As an annual indicator, not reported this quarter.

Baseline Actual for Year 2 Target for PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Figure (2017-2018) Year 2

2.1. Percentage of citizens reporting satisfaction with local government activities for citizen engagement 19% TBD (annual)

As an annual indicator, not reported this quarter.

Baseline Actual for Q3 (April- Target for PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Figure June 2018) Year 2 189 female 120 male 69 2.2. Number of citizens participating in local 0 15-35 years 111 1500 government activities for citizen engagement 36-59 75 60+ 3 CBO/CSO 40 members

One of the challenges faced by newly amalgamated communities, including those participating in the DOBRE program, is development of a new self-identity in newly created administrative units. To overcome the challenge, DOBRE has supported the range of integrational events in targeted CCs. During this quarter, RCSOs organized “Easter Brings People Together” (in Ternopil oblast CCs) and “Biking Hromada” (in Kharkivska Oblast CCs)

The program continues to promote citizens’ engagement in economic development of their communities. During this quarter, LED activities that included citizen engagement included LED Steering Committee establishment in Biloberizka and LED projects prioritization in Velykohaivska.

To engage youth, DOBRE has supported youth discussions in Starosaltivska CC.

Performance indicator 2.2 disaggregated by CCs and Cohorts

Ivano-Frankivsk oblast Verkhnyanska 0 Bashtanka 0 Buzka 0 Oleksandrivska 0 Domanivska 0 Prybuzhanivska 0 Halytsynivska 0 Kamyanomostivska 0

Mykolayiv oblast Mostivska 0 Merefyanska 4 Starosaltivska 74 Kharkiv oblast Rohanska 5 Askania Nova 0 Chaplynka 0 Kochubeivska 0 Prysyvaska 0

Kherson oblast Muzykivska 0 Bobrynetska 16 Malovyskivska 19

Kirovohrad oblast Novoukrainska 16 Baykovetska 0 Shumska 0 Husyatynska 31 Skalatska 0 Ivanivska 0 Terebovlianska 0 Mykulynetska 0 Velykohaivska 3 Skala-Podilska 0 Vyshnevetska 0 Ternopil oblast Zavodska 0 Zolotopotitska 0 Total Cohort 1 61 Total Cohort 2 112

This quarter data reflects a spillover effect of the Program. Additional to the data disaggregated in the table above, 16 more participants from areas outside of targeted CCs took part in DOBRE events. Baseline Actual for Year 2 Target for PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Figure (2017-2018) Year 2

2.3. Percentage of citizens who believe that YLCs are an effective tool to engage local government on behalf 22% TBD of youth (annual)

As an annual indicator, not reported this quarter.

Baseline Actual for Year 2 Target for PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Figure (2017-2018) Year 2

2.4 Percentage of partner CSOs/CBOs that demonstrate improved organizational capacity to 0 40 % sustainably engage in Consolidated Community processes (annual)

As an annual indicator, not reported this quarter.

Target for Baseline Actual for Q3 PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Year 2 Figure (April-June 2018) (2018)

2.5. Number of e-governance tools adopted by Consolidated Communities and/or partner 0 1 4 CSOs/CBOs

During the reporting period, DOBRE partner SocialBoost implemented the Participatory Budgeting tool in 17 CCs: Biloberizska, Terebovlyanska, Starobogorodychanska, Muzykivska, Bobrynetska, Domanivska, Prybuzhanivska, Merefianska, Starosaltivska, Roganska, Slobozhanska, Mogylivska, Pokrovska, Sofiivska, Novooleksandrivska, Tsarychanska, Vasylkivska. 10 CCs have already started to use the system:  Terebovlyanska CC - https://terebovlya.pb.org.ua  Starobogorodychanska CC - https://staribogorodchany.pb.org.ua  Merefianska CC - https://merefa.pb.org.ua  Starosaltivska CC - https://staryisaltiv.pb.org.ua  Bobrynetska CC - https://bobrynets.pb.org.ua  Slobozhanska CC - https://slobozhanske.pb.org.ua  Pokrovska CC - https://pokrovske.pb.org.ua  Biloberizska CC - https://biloberizka.pb.org.ua  Muzykivska CC - https://muzykivka.pb.org.ua  Sofiivska CC - https://sofiivka.pb.org.ua

During the reporting period, the voting process occurred with the help of the system in: Starobogorodychanska, Biloberizska, Bobrynetska, and Muzykivska CCs. The total number of submitted projects is 28, the total number of votes is 3 609.

Baseline Target for PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Actual for Q3 (April- Figure Year 2 June 2018)

2.6. Number of local government activities for citizen 0 5 225 engagement

The content and goals of four activities implemented during this quarter are provided under the indicator 2.2 earlier.

Baseline Actual for Q3 Target for PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Figure (April-June 2018) Year 2 722 1200 female 544 male 178 15-35 years 331 2.7. Number of persons trained in citizen 0 engagement best practices 36-59 348 60+ 43 CC officials 141 CBO/CSO members 157

During this quarter, DOBRE has implemented multiple activities that aimed at empowering citizens to engage in efficient dialogue with their local authorities and contribute into local development agendas.

The Committee of Voters of Ukraine conducted a series of eight trainings that addressed the topics of inter-personal communication, conflict management and problem solving. Participants sharpened their skills in identification a “core problem”, which, once solved, yielded solutions of many others. Participants also learned how to transform their demands to local authorities into a project format – hence taking a stand of active participation in the community lives instead of just demanding positive changes passively.

The DOBRE RCSO West-Ukrainian Resource Center organized a Citizen Leadership School with focus on conflict management and project proposals design.

SocialBoost trained participants at the workshop on how to organize and carry out public opinion surveys with DOBRE.Pytannya application. The partner also held trainings on the Participatory Budgeting online tool in an effort to increase citizens’ engagement.

NDI continued to promote gender-responsive budgeting in local communities. The trainings included local officials and representatives of civil society who learned about effective budgeting approaches.

The RCSO “Ukrainian Center of Social Partnership” in Dnipropetrovska Oblast introduced activists from 10 DOBRE communities to new skills and instruments of influencing local authorities. Another RCSO LASKA from Mykolaiv drew local activists’ attention to local communities’ marketing and branding, thus promoting establishment of new local identities of the involved CCs. Performance indicator 2.7 disaggregated by CCs and Cohorts This quarter’s data reflects a spillover effect of the Program, as additionally to the data disaggregated in the table below, 28 more participants from other non-program oblasts and communities took part in DOBRE events reported under this indicator.

Oblast CC name Cohort 1 CC name Cohort 2 Apostolivska 9 Hrechanopodivska 9 Mogylivska 27 Myrivska 18 Novooleksandrivska 15 Sofiivska 17 Pokrovska 10 Vasylkivska 11 Slobozhanska 3 Verbkivska 19 Dnipropetrovsk oblast Tsarychanska 4 Zelenodolska 12 Biloberizka 4 Bilshivtsivska 3 Pechenizhyn 5 Mateyivetska 7 Starobohorodchanska 0 Nyzhnoverbizka 4 Ivano-Frankivsk oblast Verkhnyanska 0 Bashtanka 30 Buzka 26 Oleksandrivska 20 Domanivska 18 Prybuzhanivska 8 Halytsynivska 27 Kamyanomostivska 12

Mykolayiv oblast Mostivska 9 Merefyanska 37 Starosaltivska 93 Kharkiv oblast Rohanska 22 Askania Nova 5 Chaplynka 3 Kochubeivska 6 Prysyvaska 9

Kherson oblast Muzykivska 7 Bobrynetska 23 Malovyskivska 48 Kirovohrad oblast Novoukrainska 36 Baykovetska 5 Shumska 6 Husyatynska 4 Skalatska 13 Ivanivska 6 Terebovlianska 4 Mykulynetska 4 Velykohaivska 14 Skala-Podilska 7 Vyshnevetska 3 Ternopil oblast Zavodska 4 Zolotopotitska 8 Total Cohort 1 265 Total Cohort 2 429

Baseline Actual for Q3 (April-June Target for Year PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Figure 2018) 2 (2017-2018) 95 Female 61 2.8. Number of citizens from RCSOs/CBOs trained in analysis and Male 34 0 200 oversight of Consolidated Community 15-35 years 61 processes 36-59 31 60+ 3 During this quarter, the DOBRE partner – Committee of Voters of Ukraine focused on local budget transparency while working towards the goal of empowering local activists and local CSO members with tools and mechanisms for oversight of their local authorities.

The DOBRE RCSO in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast conducted a training for Slobozhanska CC activists that addressed the theme of citizens’ analysis of the open data and influence on local governments.

The DOBRE RCSO in Ternopil Oblast organized and carried out the Citizen Leadership School with focus on conflict management and project proposals design.

Performance indicator 2.8 disaggregated by CCs and Cohorts

Additionally to the data disaggregated in the table below, 2 more participants from non-targeted oblasts and communities took part in DOBRE events reported under this indicator.

Oblast CC name Cohort 1 CC name Cohort 2 Apostolivska 4 Hrechanopodivska 0 Mogylivska 0 Myrivska 2 Novooleksandrivska 6 Sofiivska 0 Pokrovska 2 Vasylkivska 2 Slobozhanska 13 Verbkivska 0 Dnipropetrovsk oblast Tsarychanska 0 Zelenodolska 3 Biloberizka 1 Bilshivtsivska 1 Pechenizhyn 1 Mateyivetska 0 Starobohorodchanska 2 Nyzhnoverbizka 1 Ivano-Frankivsk oblast Verkhnyanska 0 Bashtanka 0 Buzka 0 Oleksandrivska 0 Domanivska 0 Prybuzhanivska 0 Halytsynivska 0 Kamyanomostivska 2

Mykolayiv oblast Mostivska 2 Merefyanska 9 Starosaltivska 2 Kharkiv oblast Rohanska 0 Askania Nova 2 Chaplynka 0 Kochubeivska 1 Prysyvaska 1

Kherson oblast Muzykivska 0 Bobrynetska 4 Malovyskivska 1 Kirovohrad oblast Novoukrainska 2

Oblast CC name Cohort 1 CC name Cohort 2 Baykovetska 2 Shumska 3 Husyatynska 2 Skalatska 1 Ivanivska 3 Terebovlianska 0 Mykulynetska 1 Velykohaivska 0 Skala-Podilska 5 Vyshnevetska 3 Ternopil oblast Zavodska 6 Zolotopotitska 3 Total Cohort 1 64 Total Cohort 2 29

Baseline Actual for Year 2 Target for PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Figure (2017-2018) Year 2

2.9. Number of youth participating in YLC trainings 0 2500 and activities (annual)

As an annual indicator, not reported this quarter.

Actual for Year 2 Target for PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Baseline Figure (2017-2018) Year 2

2.10 Number of Youth Local Councils (YLC) formed 5 (annual) 50

DOBRE expanded this to represent any formal body even if the CC does not call it YLC. As a baseline, 5 CCs (Novoukrainska, Bobrynetska, Malovyskivska, Terebovlianska and Merefyanska) had formal youth bodies before DOBRE.

Baseline Actual for Year 2 Target for PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Figure (2017-2018) Year 2

2.11. / DR.4.2-2Number of civil society organizations (CSOs) receiving USG assistance engaged in advocacy 0 150 interventions (annual)

As an annual indicator, not reported this quarter.

Baseline Actual for Q3 PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Target for Figure (April-June 2018) Year 2

2.12. / DR.2.4-7. Number of USG-supported anti- 0 0 corruption measures implemented 150

DOBRE started the series of anti-corruption trainings in partner Cohort 2 CCs this quarter. After completion of the trainings, the participants will implement task to introduce anti-corruption tools in their communities.

Baseline Actual for Q3 (April- Target for Year PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Figure June 2018) 2 (2017-2018) 17 female 13 2.13. / DR.2.4-3 Number of people affiliated with male 4 NGOs receiving USG-supported anti-corruption 0 200 training 15-35 years 14 36-59 3 60+ 0

Performance indicator 2.13. / DR.2.4-3 disaggregated by CCs and Cohorts

Oblast CC name Cohort 1 CC name Cohort 2 Apostolivska 0 Hrechanopodivska 0 Mogylivska 0 Myrivska 0 Novooleksandrivska 0 Sofiivska 0 Pokrovska 0 Vasylkivska 0 Slobozhanska 0 Verbkivska 0 Dnipropetrovsk oblast Tsarychanska 0 Zelenodolska 0 Biloberizka 0 Bilshivtsivska 0 Pechenizhyn 0 Mateyivetska 0 Starobohorodchanska 0 Nyzhnoverbizka 0 Ivano-Frankivsk oblast Verkhnyanska 0 Bashtanka 0 Buzka 0 Oleksandrivska 0 Domanivska 0 Prybuzhanivska 0 Halytsynivska 0 Kamyanomostivska 5 Mykolayiv oblast Mostivska 0 Merefyanska 0 Starosaltivska 1 Kharkiv oblast Rohanska 0 Askania Nova 0 Chaplynka 0 Kochubeivska 0 Prysyvaska 0 Kherson oblast Muzykivska 0 Bobrynetska 0 Malovyskivska 4 Kirovohrad oblast Novoukrainska 7 Baykovetska 0 Shumska 0 Husyatynska 0 Skalatska 0 Ivanivska 0 Terebovlianska 0 Mykulynetska 0 Velykohaivska 0 Skala-Podilska 0 Vyshnevetska 0 Ternopil oblast Zavodska 0 Zolotopotitska 0 Total Cohort 1 0 Total Cohort 2 17

Committee of Voters of Ukraine started a series of anti-corruption trainings for Cohort 2 CCs delivering four trainings on anti-corruption instruments for activists from South and East of Ukraine. After the training, Novoukrainska CC has developed Anti-Corruption Agenda which is supported by the mayor.

Baseline Actual for Q3 (April- Target for PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Figure June 2018) Year 2 53 female 35 2.14. / DR.4.2-1Number of government officials male 18 0 300 receiving USG-supported anti-corruption training 15-35 years 17 36-59 35 60+ 1

As the activities described under the earlier indicator (2.13) engaged representatives of CSO/CBO and public officials. Data under 2.14 is only reporting number of public officials.

Performance indicator 2.14. / DR.4.2 disaggregated by CCs and Cohorts

Cohort Oblast CC name 1 CC name Cohort 2 Apostolivska 0 Hrechanopodivska 0 Mogylivska 0 Myrivska 0 Novooleksandrivska 0 Sofiivska 0 Pokrovska 0 Vasylkivska 0 Slobozhanska 0 Verbkivska 0 Dnipropetrovsk oblast Tsarychanska 0 Zelenodolska 0 Biloberizka 0 Bilshivtsivska 0 Pechenizhyn 0 Mateyivetska 0 Starobohorodchanska 0 Nyzhnoverbizka 0 Ivano-Frankivsk oblast Verkhnyanska 0 Bashtanka 0 Buzka 0 Oleksandrivska 0 Domanivska 0 Prybuzhanivska 0 Halytsynivska 0 Kamyanomostivska 11 Mykolayiv oblast Mostivska 0 Merefyanska 0 Starosaltivska 19 Kharkiv oblast Rohanska 0 Askania Nova 0 Chaplynka 0 Kochubeivska 0 Prysyvaska 0 Kherson oblast Muzykivska 0 Bobrynetska 0 Malovyskivska 13 Kirovohrad oblast Novoukrainska 10 Baykovetska 0 Shumska 0 Husyatynska 0 Skalatska 0 Ivanivska 0 Terebovlianska 0

Mykulynetska 0 Velykohaivska 0 Skala-Podilska 0 Vyshnevetska 0 Ternopil oblast Zavodska 0 Zolotopotitska 0 Total Cohort 1 0 Total Cohort 2 53

Actual for Q3 Target for Baseline PERFORMANCE INDICATOR (April-June Year 2 (2017- Figure 2018) 2018)

2.15. Number of local government advocacy, 0 0 10 accountability, and anti-corruption grants awarded

Nothing to report this quarter.

Actual for Q3 Target for Baseline PERFORMANCE INDICATOR (April-June Year 2 (2017- Figure 2018) 2018)

2.16. Number of anti-corruption e-tools created 0 0 6 through DOBRE programming

Nothing to report this quarter.

Target for Baseline Actual for Q3 PERFORMANCE INDICATOR Year 2 (2017- Figure (April-June 2018) 2018)

2.17. Number of persons reached through anti- 0 0 100 corruption e-tool activities

DOBRE will submit a revised PIRS for this indicator in the updated MEP next quarter. It will broaden the indicator’s definition and measurement approach, to include coverage of both e-governance and anti-corruption e-tools measured by number of users registered at least once on the corresponding web-sites. In accordance to the proposed change of the indicator, this quarter 1375 people were reached through DOBRE Social Boost Participatory Budget tool.

Actual Target for Baseline PERFORMANCE INDICATOR for Year 2 Year 2 (2017- Figure (2017-2018) 2018) 2.18. Percentage of citizens who support decentralization reforms 58% TBD (annual)

As an annual indicator, not reported this quarter.

Actual for Q3 Target for Baseline PERFORMANCE INDICATOR (April-June Year 2 (2017- Figure 2018) 2018)

2.19 Number of public information campaigns promoting women's participation and leadership in 0 2 7 local governance

NDI supported the first Regional Women’s Congress in Odesa organized by the Equal Opportunities Caucus. The Congress gathered more than 80 participants, including representatives from nearby CCs, local gender-focused caucuses, media outlets, political parties, and government officials from Khersonska, Mykolayivska, Odeska, and Kirovogradska oblasts.

Program Progress by Objective

Program Start-Up SU 1 Office, Equipment, Furniture, etc. Completed. SU 2 Hiring Staff Attachment #4 contains the current staffing list for the program. During the reporting period, DOBRE saw some changes in staffing. In Ternopil three program officers arrived, the procurement officer moved to Kyiv and DOBRE hired one to support the local office. The Expat LED Expert left Kyiv office. The Kyiv-based grants manager has left the project and DOBRE announced an open vacancy. In addition, with the Cohort 3 announcement, DOBRE issued a call for program officers in Dnipro and Mykolayiv offices, as well as LED and service delivery specialist for Kyiv office. CV collecting, screening and selection process for the outlined positions are in progress and will be finalized next quarter. SU 3 Selection and Establishment of Regional Offices Completed. All DOBRE Program offices, including three regional ones in Dnipro, Ternopil and Mykolayiv, are fully functional, furnished and equipped with necessary technology. DOBRE is planning to open a small office in Ivano-Frankivsk to better serve the program needs. Ternopil office plans to move to a new building.

SU 4 Map Oblast Ecosystem Activity completed. SU 5 DOBRE Launch Ceremony Completed.

Community Selection CS 1 Develop CC Selection Criteria & Competition Parameters Completed.

CS 2 CC Selection Competition – Cohort #1 Completed. CS 3 Cohort #1 CC MOUs DOBRE signed bilateral Protocols of Cooperation with all 25 partner CC’s of Cohort #1. CS 4 Cohort #1 CC Basic Information Sheets Activity completed. CS 5 CC Selection Competition – Cohort #2 Activity completed. The following map illustrates the breakdown of both Cohort 1 & Cohort 2 DOBRE participating communities.

CS 6 Cohort #2 CC MOUs Activity completed.

CS 7 Cohort #2 CC Basic Information Sheets DOBRE revised the application form and selection criteria for partner communities selection based on lessons learned from the first round, feedback from key stakeholders and from first round applicants for more efficient data gathering. In addition to that, DOBRE gathered data from the community diagnostics completed by FRDL for the Cohort #2. Two replacement communities were

also brought on to replace communities that dropped out, they also completed the community diagnostic protocol.

Local government support organization (LGSO) and RCSO Selection LRO 1 Develop LGSO & RCSO Selection Criteria and Competition Parameters Completed. LRO 2 LGSO and RCSO Selection RCSO and LGSO selection completed. The new ones that joined in the previous quarter have proceeded to already doing the field work in communities. LGSOs: DOBRE selected 9 organizations and institutions of higher education to assist delivery of the program’s LED technical assistance. Following selection and formal approval, LGSOs started working in DOBRE oblasts on specifically identified activities. Activity completed. DOBRE assigned CCs that were initially assigned to the Institute of Sustainable Development- Kharkiv to another LGSO as the Institute failed to meet DOBRE contracting and performance requirements. With this change, 8 LGSOs are now actively working on LED component.

Objective 1: Local Governments Effectively Manage Resources and Service That Respond to Community Priorities Expected Result 1.1 Increased local government capacity to promote sub-national and sub- regional economic and social development 1.1.1 Partner CC Assessments and Community Diagnostic Completed for both Cohort #1 & #2. DOBRE partner FRDL finished diagnostics and provided all the reports in both English and Ukrainian. Activity completed.

1.1.2 Comprehensive Participatory Strategic Planning Completed for the Cohort 1 CCs although Merepha has not approved their plan yet. For Cohort #2, FRDL continued the participatory strategic planning stage as adoption of strategic plans continues. So far, CC councils adopted 16 strategies (out of 21) and another five CCs (Domanivska, Kamyanomostivska, Mostivska, Pechenizhynska and Sofiivska) plan to adopt the strategy at their next local council meeting. In addition, the work on strategic plans for Buzka and Myrivska CC continued with subsequent visits and public consultations.

1.1.3 Provide mentorship to Strategic Plan Implementation DOBRE partner FRDL provided mentorship follow-up to implementation of strategic plans over the quarter. They continued facilitating meetings with the Strategic Planning Teams in each CC where DOBRE supported developing strategic plans. The sessions reviewed the progress and challenges in strategy implementation. FRDL experts completed the first round of mentorship in Cohort #1 CCs. During the meetings, FRDL mentors discussed results achieved so far and tried to identify implementation challenges.

1.1.4 Establish Local Economic Development Steering Committees During the quarter LGSOs have assisted CCs in establishing their LED Steering committees and defining their priority projects: In Ivano-Frankivsk LGSO assisted all CCs:  Nyzhnoverbizka CC and helped them establish an LED Steering Committee with 6 members representing local government, business, professional education, and youth. The Committee discussed and selected establishment of an Agri Coop as their priority LED project and started developing action plan.  In Starobohorodchanska CC, LED Steering Committee selected a priority projects. They want to establish two cooperatives organic agro-coop and a processing agro-coop (drying of fruits and berries).  In Bilshivtsivska CC, LED Steering Committee want to prepare a community land inventory, establish Local Economic Development Agency, start a business improvement district, and develop a tourism development program with recreational sites support and tourism promo materials projects.  The LGSO assisted to Mateyivetska LED Steering Committee, comprised of seven members, on their priority project development. They identified an agro-coop, business improvement district and tourism development program as priority LED projects. They will submit these priorities to the local council for formal approval.  Biloberizka established their LED Steering Committee and designated two priority LED projects to pursue: 1) wild plants and berries processing cooperative; and 2) tourism and information center. The LGSO will provide planning implementation guidance.  In Pechenizhyn, the LGSO and LED Steering Committee reviewed plans and agreed on next steps for advancing the Farmers Market/Placemaking Project and establishing tourism development program and tourism information center in the CC. In Ternopil LGSO WURC worked with all CCs on their priorities:  In both Mykulynetska and Ivanivska CCs, their respective LED Steering Committees discussed and selected fruit cooperatives as their LED project to plan and implement. Steering Committee members expressed the need for study visits to observe successful cooperatives in Ukraine and abroad. DOBRE is planning to organize the study tour to support this request.  In Baykivetska, the LED Steering Committee took significant steps toward establishing their Local Economic Development Agency (LEDA), as the official founders and board members nominated and approved the LEDA Executive Director who is a member of YLC. LED Steering Committee is developing the statute now.  In Zolotopotitska, the LSGO on-site consulting session identified two priority projects for development: 1) tourism development program that will include information center and museum workshop; 2) farmers market improvements based on Placemaking concept.  In Velykohaivska, the LGSO and CC LED team identified 1) agro-coop for berry production 2) youth entrepreneurship and professional training center as priority project.  The Skala-Podilska Steering Committee selected and approved establishing a farmers market as place making as a priority LED project to implement. The Head of CC participated and endorsed the decision.  The Terebovlyanska LED Steering Committee identified the following LED Projects: 1) farmers market and Placemaking; and 2) further development of the tourism and development of the artisan museum-workshop.

In Kharkiv oblast LGSO assisted three CCs, Merefyanska, Rohanska and Starosalivska, to establish their LED Steering Committees and then assisted the LED Steering Committees to complete their Community Economic Profiles.  In Rohanska, the LED Steering Committee (7 members representing deputy head of CC, private sector, youth and National Agrarian University) identified 1) development of business incubator; and 2) set up of the agro cooperative as priority LED projects.  Merefyanska is creating action plans to establish a farmers market based on Placemaking concept and exploring public-private partnerships and inter-municipal cooperation.  Starosaltivska CC established their LED Steering Committee, comprised of local government, private sector and civil society representatives. They then complete their community economic profile and selected a) business support center development and b) establishment of the center of tourism development of the community as LED projects to plan and implement. In Kherson oblast the LGSO assisted Chaplynska and Askania Nova to establish LED Steering Committees. Mykolayiv – Prybuzhanivska, Kamyanomostivska and Domanivska established their LED Steering Committees. Mostivska, Bashtanka and Halytsynivska each appointed a staff person in charge of LED.  The LGSO assisted Halytsynivka in establishing their LED Steering Committee and completing the draft economic profile. The LED Steering Committee selected two LED projects 1) Establishing farm service cooperative for the processing of pharmaceutical and essential oils "Lavandafest"; 2) Creating agro service cooperative for the processing of vegetables and fruits.  With LGSO support Buzka CC have identified four priority projects: 1) improvement of business infrastructure next to a park and river area; 2) Establishment of agricultural servicing cooperative for the processing of vegetables and fruits; 3) Establishment of a beekeeping cooperative; 4) Establishment of cooperative for the production of locally sourced natural vegetable candies.  The LED Steering Committee of Bashtanska CC identified an LED Project - Development of the area with improved infrastructure for local businesses and entrepreneurs that would be used for various community events and festivals. The implementation of this project will start once the local government resolve the issue of land ownership of the territory that they plan to develop. In the meantime, CC will also work on the other priority project – Creation of the beekeepers cooperative.  Mostivska CC wants to establish a Farmers Market based on Placemaking Concept. The market will be located in the center of the village Mostove with easy access from a national highway road. In Dnipropetrovsk oblast:  The LGSO assisted Slobozhanska to establish their LED Steering Committee, comprised of 11 members representing local government, business, civic society and youth. The CC is determining the viability of creating an agro logistics center and a Local Economic Development Agency.  Pokrovska (8 members) and Vasylkivska (11 members) established LED Steering Committees. Pokrovska selected agro-cooperatives for beekiping for their LED project. The Vasylkivska LED Steering Committee identified establishing business district as a priority LED Project. DOBRE will provide further technical assistance to facilitate project implementation.  Apostolivska is developing LED Action plans to establish agrarian wholesale market.

 Zelenodolska would like to develop business support center and youth entrepreneurship program to contribute to the local eco-system.  Novooleksandrivska will create agrarian cooperative and is thinking about creating a business incubator or business support center.  The LGSO and DOBRE visited Verbkivska and facilitated establishing their LED Steering Committee. It identified a) development of youth entrepreneurship program and b) establishment of business support center as priority LED Projects for action planning. Further technical assistance will be provided by DOBRE to facilitate the project(s) implementation. In Kirovohradska oblast:  Novoukrainska CC LED Steering Committee approved an LED Project on development of the area with improved infrastructure for businesses that would also include area for community events and festivals (weekend trading platform, sporting events, recreation area, folklore, music and other festivals, etc.). The project envisages the zoning of the site allocated for the project. The project is large in scope and will be implemented in stages, designed as a series of interconnected projects.  In Maloviskivska CC the LGSO assisted the local LED Steering Committee in filling in CC economic profile. The community identified an LED Project as development of tourism program and creation of the tourism cluster (creating a space for cultural events: organization of trade fairs, accommodation of guests of festivals of folk art, sale of products of processing of honey, vegetables, etc.). The community main tourism attraction is the connection to the history of the aviation in Ukraine. The LED Action plan is 85% ready.

1.1.5 Prepare Community Economic Profiles Assigned LGSOs are assisting partner CCs to create their “community economic profile” so needed business and investment information is readily available. This activity cross-corresponds to the one, indicated above in 1.1.4. In addition, all LGSOs reviewed and provided their feedback to Social Boost on a newly developed template of a Community Economic Profile. The Excel spreadsheet document envisages putting community economic data into about 20 user-friendly spreadsheets. The community website link then would easily provide public access to the Profile for viewers (citizens, investors, etc.).

1.1.6 Create LED Operational Plans DOBRE held the “Know Your Community” Workshop for LED teams from 7 DOBRE CCs located in Mykolaiv Oblast. The 30 participants focused on completing their community economic profiles and selecting the best LED policies and tools for stimulating their local economies. Responding to priorities of the CCs, DOBRE brought an Agricultural Cooperatives expert to highlight benefits of cooperatives and their critical success factors. Also an expert on “Attracting and Working with Investors” explained the importance of understanding investor motivations and characteristics of viable investments. Both experts will conduct follow-on trainings for interested CC teams. Also during the event, DOBRE partner SocialBoost presented their on-line tool the CCs can use to share community profile information important to investors and local business. The Voskresensk Agency for Economic Development (Mykolaiv Oblast NGO) guided participants through an assessment process measuring their communities’ current readiness for local economic development.

DOBRE also conducted the “Know Your Community” Workshop in Kharkiv, where over 20 local leaders representing three DOBRE CCs gathered to learn viable approaches to stimulating their local economy. It included practical workshops and DOBRE LGSOs assisted LED teams to collect and organize information on community economic resources. Experts on agriculture cooperatives and investments shared insights on challenges and benefits of establishing cooperatives and working with investors. The U-LEAD Expert on Inter-municipal cooperation shared information about governing legislation, national resources and practical ways to create and implement programs. DOBRE LGSOs assisted the communities in evaluating alternative LED tools to introduce in their communities. Over 50 local leaders representing seven DOBRE CCs attended the “Know Your Community” Workshop in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast. DOBRE partner CC Nyzhnoverbizka for the first time hosted such a large oblast level event. CCs gathered to learn viable approaches to stimulating their local economy. The Agency for Economic Development of Kolomyia, PPV Knowledge Network, and Chernivtsi Business Center (DOBRE LGSOs) conducted trainings and assisted LED teams to collect and organize information on community economic resources and identify LED policies and tools appropriate for their community. DOBRE’s Agro-Service Coops expert highlighted benefits of cooperatives, challenges, and critical success factors. DOBRE’s expert on investor relationships highlighted the importance of preparing community economic profiles, while SocialBoost presented their on-line tool that ATCs can use to share profile information with interested investors, existing businesses, and aspiring entrepreneurs. DOBRE organized a similar event in Dnipro, where over 50 local leaders representing 12 DOBRE CCs from Dnipropetrovsk Oblast gathered to learn innovative approaches to stimulating their local economy. DOBRE LGSOs conducted practical workshops and guided CCs in organizing LED teams and identifying high potential projects. The content of the event was alike to the above mentioned Ivano-Frankivsk event and included presentations from experts on agro coops, investment relationships and SocialBoost provided their Economic Profile presentation. 1.1.7 Harmonizing CC and Regional Development Plans DOBRE has signed a contract with the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) that aims to harmonize local economic development with the regional level strategic priorities. For a community’s LED Program to be effective in supporting long-term growth in terms of employment, income and competitiveness, the LED Program must be based upon a complete picture of the geographic region or Oblast where it is being implemented. During the quarter, KSE started analyzing oblast economic profiles, obtaining views and input from key oblast stakeholders including government agencies, private businesses, universities and civil society. The regional reports will be finalized next quarter and will identify key trends in terms of the human resources, entrepreneurship, and governance as well as key strategic development challenges and opportunities in each targeted oblast. 1.1.8 Local Economic Development Support Nothing to report. This will occur after the completion of the strategic plans and development of LED projects that started earlier. 1.1.9 Spatial Planning Pilot DOBRE helps update spatial plan for their amalgamated community based on new requirements approved by MRD. DOBRE selected one community from each category of CC: Town, Settlement

and Village type. All three pilot CCs (Apostolivska, Prysivaska and Zavodska) received and approved official documents with UkrCivilBud to begin the Spatial Planning activity. They also received templates of requests for Oblast and Rayon administrations and different departments to collect main information about their local resources, land, demographics, statistics, and official data about objects situated on their territory. Zavodska CC prepared and transferred topography maps to CivilBud (implementer) for correcting, confirming, updating information and then for planning activities. Also, they provided this document to the Oblast Architectural Department. DOBRE and CivilBud then visited Zavodska and met with the CC Head, Deputy Head, Head of Land Department, Starosta, Head of Economy Department and a Community Affairs Specialist. Participants discussed the current situation in the community and presented the new community map with whole territory. The group also discussed development of the territory, the community strategy and the vision of management of the community with the business community and civil society. This is the initial community consultation stage before official public hearings after DOBRE updates the current map. During this discussion several people mentioned the potential territory for LED activity and huge sector with residential houses outside Zavodska CC boundaries but that belongs to Zavodska CC. As a next step, Zavodska CC should start developing a General Plan for the settlement. Also, the Ternopil Oblast Architectural Department approved the new topography basics of the map of Zavodska community.

CivilBud visited Apostolivska CC and Prysivaska CC and collected all needed information to create topography map for these CCs, visiting all settlements in community. Prysivaska is in process of creating General plan for Grygorivka village, so CivilBud provided consultation on this process and the CC Head expressed appreciation for such cooperation. DOBRE finished the topography basics for Prysyvaska CC and transferred this information to the Kherson Oblast Architecture Department for registration. Once approved, DOBRE will visit the community and develop spatial planning documentation.

1.1.10 Partner CC Capacity Building DOBRE develops capacity of partner CCs in several ways.

First, DOBRE offers a Leadership Academy to develop leadership skills of senior local government officials of DOBRE CCs. Leaders of the DOBRE CCs (Cohorts 1 and 2) continued developing their leadership skills. DOBRE held the 2nd session of the Leadership Academy training course for the 5th group of the DOBRE partner CCs that included visit to Gdansk, Poland. DOBRE also conducted the final session of DOBRE Leadership Academy Program for Group 4 and 5. DOBRE awarded 15 certificates for 4th group and 22 certificates for 5th group of local government leaders. UCMC published an article on regional internet and print media about the DOBRE Leadership Academy Program participants (Group 4, 2nd session) in Szczecin, Poland, find it here: http://report.if.ua/socium/koly-vlada-ce-gromada-golovam-ukrayinskyh-otg-pokazaly-yak-zhyvut- polski-ґminy/.

Domestic Study Tours - DOBRE sponsored a domestic study tour on Sport for Novoukrainska CC to Lviv. The CC head, education department head, sports and youth sector head, heads of schools and sport schools, and sport trainers explored the Lviv experience of different forms and methods of sports service implementation. They met with the representatives of sports organizations, sports NGOs and local authorities and visited multifunctional sports centers.

DOBRE also sponsored a study tour on Local Government Security Services for 7 CCs of Kherson (Askania-Nova, Prysivaska, and Muzykivska) and Mykolayiv Oblasts (Halytsynivska, Oleksandrivska, Buzka, Kamyanomostivska) to Ternopil oblast. The participants included 13 representatives of CCs - community heads, deputy heads, police officers and firefighters. They attended a round table on the Ternopil experience in creating security systems in communities and visited several CCs with representatives of the Ternopil Oblast administration, the Ternopil branch of National Policy and Ternopil branch of State Service on Emergency Situations. You can also find a media report about the domestic study tour for CCs from Mykolayiv and Kherson to Baykovetska about security and CCs here: http://te-rada.org/list/?type=view&id=7121.

DOBRE has launched a program for education optimization in CCs. It started with the survey on state of education in CCs. DOBRE will use the results of the survey to identify best practices and develop further the domestic study tour program. DOBRE also works to increase capacity of partner CCs in financial management and planning.

DOBRE conducted a round table on inter-municipal cooperation for 19 partner CCs from Ternopil and Ivano-Frankivsk oblasts with 42 participants. Representatives of MRD and Oblast Council members presented the state policy, oblast experience and support mechanisms for inter-municipal cooperation on state and oblast level. CCs from Poltava, Zaporizhia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Zakarpatiya and other oblasts shared their practical experience and best practices in inter-municipal cooperation. Participants then went on a study tour to CCs in Ternopil and Ivano-Frankivsk to see examples in practice. They visited the village of Stary Lisets (Ivano-Frankivsk oblast), the winner of the Council of Europe inter-municipal best practices contest, to study their results from implementation of inter- municipal projects. They then visited Baykovetska CC to see implementation of their sports service based on the DOBRE supported SDIP plan on sport.

DOBRE held a similar roundtable for 18 CCs of Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv and Kirovograd Oblasts, with 52 participants. Representatives of MRD, Kharkiv Oblast and Kirovograd Oblast council presented the state policy, oblast experience and support mechanisms for inter-municipal cooperation at the national and oblast level. Communities from Poltava, Zaporizhia, Ivano-Frankivsk and other oblasts shared their practical experience and best practices in inter-municipal cooperation with DOBRE partner communities.

DOBRE also held another roundtable on inter-municipal cooperation in Mykolaiv for 40 participants from 13 CCs of Mykolayiv and Kherson oblasts. Representatives of MRD, and Mykolaiv and Kherson Oblast Council presented state policy and oblast experience and support mechanisms for the inter- municipal cooperation on state and oblast level. Communities from Poltava, Zaporizhia, Vinnitsa, Kherson and other oblasts shared their practical experience and best practices in inter-municipal cooperation.

DOBRE also launched the capacity development program for associations of local self-government. DOBRE presented this program at the expanded board meeting of ASSOGU. Participants of the meeting included Mykhaylo Laba, association president, Anatoly Kulik, association vice-president, Nataly Kluchnik, association CEO, other board members, directors of association regional branches, and members from each oblast.

This activity is outlined in more detail in the corresponding sections on FMA/FMAP below.

1.1.11 Women’s Leadership Academy (WLA) Throughout the quarter in cooperation with UWF, NDI continued to support WLA programming, which gathers women leaders from a variety of sectors—including elected and appointed officials and members of civil society—for an extended training and mentoring program. During the previous two quarters, NDI selected and trained fifteen experienced women’s political engagement activists and past WLA participants to lead academy cycles throughout the country. Those 15 activists participated in a series of intensive training-of-trainers (ToT) workshops over several months. During this reporting period, those NDI-trained activists began conducting the second and third series of WLA cycles around the country. Each cycle lasts two and a half months and is A trainer instructs WLA participants in comprised of two training sessions, a mentorship program, a Kropyvnytskyi. potential microproject sponsorship, a follow-up skills training and networking event, and an invitation to an annual conference for WLA alumni.

Each WLA cycle is designed to accommodate up to 30 participants from three CCs (or about 10 participants per CC), with CCs selected and matched based on demonstrated interest and geographic proximity. The first WLA of the second cycle was completed in Kropyvnytskyi, holding as sessions on April 21-23 and from June 9-10, focusing on representatives from Novoukrayinska, Malovyskivska, and Bobrynetska consolidated communities. The two training sessions focused on networking and public speaking, decentralization reform and its potential in creating equal opportunities for women and men, identifying community priorities through a gendered lens, practical tools for community mobilization, communication strategies, project writing, and best practices for productive engagement with the media. Shortly after, the first WLA of the third cycle was launched with the training sessions held on April 26-28 and May 31- June 1 in Ternopil, inviting representatives from Skalatska, Mykulynetska, and Terebovlianska consolidated communities. During these trainings, participants identified and practiced their leadership skills, learned about opportunities and obstacles to enhancing women’s leadership, and discussed how gender sensitive approaches can contribute to the efficiency of decentralization reform at both the micro and macro levels of governance. Participants from the second and third cycles were invited to put their newly acquired skills to the test by submitting micro projects proposals to the Ukrainian Women’s Fund for potential sponsorship at the conclusion of academies from each cycle.

In addition to continuing the regional WLAs, NDI and its partners continued to host town halls, community meetings, and question and answer (Q&A) panels in a number of targeted communities to facilitate interest and identify potential academy participants for upcoming cycles. NDI and UWF visited Apostolivska, Sofiivska and Zelenodolska CCs in Dnipropetrovska oblast, and Bashtanska, Oleksandrivska, Prybuzhanivska CCs in Mykolayivska oblast to conduct Q&A sessions for potential WLA participants in late June. Interest in the WLA was high in Alumni of the 3rd WLA cycle in Ternopil. these CCs, with more than 40 women representing a variety of government and civil society groups attending the Q&A in Dnipropetrovska oblast and 68 women attending in Mykolayivska oblast. At the end of April, NDI and UWF approved the first set of micro projects for alumni from the first WLA cycle. The four individual awards of $700 and one joint award of $1,400 went to high-achieving WLA participants to engage with gender issues within their own communities. The micro projects will address specific needs of women and mothers, raise awareness of issues contributing to gender inequality, and contribute to community mobilization of women while providing WLA alumni with real life advocacy, organizational, and community leadership experience. For example, one winning project envisions the creation of a hospital waiting room in Tsarychanska CC, Dnipropetrovska oblast, in which the hospital will designate a room for parents to sit with young children, change diapers, and have comfortable chairs in which to wait. The room will include a “social closet” where donated materials like children’s clothes, baby food, and diapers will be available to low income families. By the end of the quarter, four participants had received their awards and started project implementation, while the fifth award will be released in September to coincide with the school year. 1.1.12 Gender Focused Caucuses (GFCs) Over the quarter, NDI continued to support the formation of gender-focused caucuses in the local councils of target oblasts and provide technical support to the existing GFCs. In particular, NDI conducted consultations in Pokrovska, Vasylkivska, Novooleksandrivska, Slobozhanska, Bilshivtsivska, Pechenizhynska, and Verkhnianska CCs on development of the GFCs, specifically addressing organizational structure of the Caucuses and how to best address the lack of gender equity in local policies, budgets, and programs. In each community, the consultations gathered approximately 10 local councilors who showed interest in establishing a gender-focused caucus in their respective councils. After consultations, NDI provided legal resources and documents related to the formation of caucuses in these local councils. This quarter, the Institute organized and hosted two oblast-level roundtables in Kharkiv and Ivano- Frankivsk on April 13 and May 15, respectively. These roundtables were designed to gather local stakeholders, activists, and concerned citizens from the surrounding community to engage with each

other on community level gender policies. The Kharkiv roundtable, titled “City of Equal Opportunities,” gathered local councilors, gender experts, civic and political activists, and media representatives to discuss the gender sensitive planning of Kharkiv’s public spaces. The robust discussion provided participants an opportunity to share experiences and best practices while working to address real inequalities in Kharkiv. The discussion intersected with Participants of the Kharkiv roundtable “City of Equal Opportunities.” accessibility problems for disabled citizens, with participants emphasizing the importance for disability rights organizations to collaborate on the city’s gender audit. The roundtable ended with local councilors agreeing to cooperate closely with all stakeholders in order to develop a comprehensive and inclusive strategy for future urban planning. The roundtable was broadcast via live stream where more than 1,000 viewers were able to join the event remotely.

The Ivano-Frankivsk roundtable, titled, “Opportunities and Challenges Facing Ukraine’s Democratic Transition: Experiences of Gender Focused Caucuses in Ukraine,” gathered city councilors, mayors and councilors from surrounding CCs, civic and political leaders, and media representatives to discuss the benefits and challenges of sponsoring GFCs. A major focus of discussion was the unifying potential of GFCs, with members crossing party lines and political ideologies. Participants also learned from NDI invited experts on the cost saving benefits of GFCs, as well as recent achievements of the EOC in the Verkhovna Rada.

On June 13, NDI organized a networking event in Zhytomyr for representatives from Ivano- Frankivska, Kirovohradska, Khmelnytska, Lvivska, Ternopilska, Zaporizka, and Zhytomyrska oblasts in the same model as a GFC networking event hosted by NDI in Dnipro on March 14. The event provided an opportunity for both representatives from established GFCs and officials interested in forming GFCs in their communities to facilitate programmatic cooperation, share experiences and best practices, and create a channel for communication between local GFCs and the Equal Opportunities Caucus in the Verkhovna Rada. During the first session, participants learned about the legal framework undergirding equal rights legislation in both Ukrainian and international legislation, and discussed implementation strategies and priorities for continuing to develop the national network of GFCs. This was followed by a practical exercise called “mapping of a public space.” The mapping exercise allows participants to collaborate with team members to analyze a physical, public space through a specific demographic lens. Students are challenged to explore individual differences in the perception of a public space and ultimately identify the ways in which the needs of community members vary by not only gender, but also age, social status, and other factors. Where the activities within a community tend to be segregated, there will also tend to be different viewpoints or cognitive maps of the community. This exercise is used to identify community groups who are left out of public budgeting and to subsequently design new, more inclusive programs. The event concluded with a Q&A session on the activities of the Verkhovna Rada’s Equal Opportunities Caucus. Among several items covered, the secretariat of the EOC informed

participants on the latest achievements of the Caucus and best practices for local GFCs to communicate with the parliamentary caucus. 1.1.13 Strengthening Public Administration Professional Development DOBRE met with officials from National Agency of Ukraine for Civil Service (NAUCS) and the All- Ukrainian Association of Capacity Building Organizations to discuss possible cooperation. This involved both the consortium and training market activities. We discussed altering the training strategy to a medium or long-term approach using certification courses to close key skills gaps in partner CCs. DOBRE also participated in the NAUCS coordination meeting and presented its activities. The following article highlights the recent workshop by DOBRE partner UEK-MSAP in Ivano-Frankivsk on improving public administration professional development. 1.1.14 Developing a Cadre of Experts to provide ongoing training to local governments During the quarter, DOBRE continued meeting with other donors and MRD about implementing this concept. The concept is in the final stages and will be launched into implementation stage in September.

Expected Result 1.2 Targeted local government services improved 1.2.1 Service Delivery Improvement Plans (SDIP) DOBRE visited Merefyanska CC to meet their SDIP WG. The WG held an SDIP presentation on improving Streets & Sidewalks. The Group answered questions concerning details of the SDIP and process of elaboration. The mayor also participated and answered questions. We also discussed co- funding projects. The community will establish a new department on street repair and maintenance and acquire new road maintenance machinery for multiple functions. The team visited the project on construction of a road section funded by DFRR.

DOBRE also visited Rohanska CC to meet their SDIP WG and discussed details about Water/Sewer service improvements. They changed their initial priority of water supply improvement and included problems of sewage system as well. As a result, they identified constructing a small treatment plant, as their major improvement need. The team visited the site where sewage flows directly into a pond. However, the WG suggested evaluating and weighing other scenarios to solve sewage problem and come up with a final decision. DOBRE suggested a Skype discussion with the WG to improve outcome indicators included in the SDIP. They also discussed youth and citizen involvement in the WG, and sustainability of the SDIP. The SDIP needs further work.

DOBRE also visited Oleksandrivska CC to meet and discuss SDIP issues and assist their WG in finalizing the plan. They also discussed co-funding projects with the WG. DOBRE recommended several revisions to the draft SDIP and discussed them with the WG. The CC needs qualified specialists to work for and administer a communal enterprise. The WG plans to merge two existing Communal Enterprises. However, they did not finalize their recommendation. The WG will approach DOBRE for co-funding of their highest priority project, acquisition of needed machinery for the communal enterprise. They also discussed citizen input and participation in Water Supply service improvements.

DOBRE then visited Prybuzhanivska CC, who chose water as their priority service. The Working Group presented their SDIP. The DOBRE expert discussed an interactive online map of water

supplying system developed by Prybuzhanivska CC staff and its possible replication across CCs. The CC uploaded the map to their official site and citizens can track changes in the Water Supply system, by settlement. The CC selected drilling new wells as its priority project for DOBRE co-funding.

In Askania Nova, the WG finalized its plan for improving Water Supply. The WG Coordinator presented their plan. After discussion, and some recommendations from DOBRE, the WG suggested the co-funding project with the highest score: replacement of principle water supply pipeline. The Community has two official designs, Financial Technical Documentation and is ready to provide its match.

Finally, in Muzykivska CC, DOBRE discussed their SDIP and improvements to the water supply system with the WG. The WG needs to revise their SDIP. They need to amend the baseline study, add information on the communal enterprises and revise SDIP outputs and outcomes. The SDIP shows repairing and expanding the water system in Skhidne Village as the priority project for DOBRE co-funding. It includes replacement of pipes, installation of water meters and improvement of water source equipment. The CC Head reported allocating 1 million UAH from the local budget toward the project.

DOBRE presented its SDIP activity at the Kharkiv Civil Society Forum. Specifically, we presented how to include civic participation in service delivery improvements. DOBRE emphasized the direct citizen involvement in defining service problems organized through citizens forums held in CC villages and settlements. It also highlighted citizen activities planned in SDIP elaboration and implementation, including provision of surveys, participation in outreach campaign and monitoring of service provision. DOBRE also met with partner SocialBoost on expected trainings organized for DOBRE youth groups to involve them in provision of surveys on citizens service quality feedback. We discussed practical issues on how to organize surveys in 5 pilot communities.

In general, for the Cohort 1 communities, DOBRE has 23 ready-to-go SDIPs, approved by local Councils. Merepha, Prybuzhany and Baikivtsi are expected to approve their respective SDIPs in the coming one-two months.

Cohort #2 CCs (except Mirivska and Buzka, still in the strategic planning process) finalized selections of their priority services. They generally chose Solid Waste management – 6, Water – 6, Streets & Sidewalks – 5, Public lighting – 2, Education – 2, Sports – 1, and Primary Health – 1. The following table gives the specific selections: CC name Oblast Priority service Zelenodolska Dnipro Water Supply Sofiivska Dnipro Streets & Sidewalks Vasylkivska Dnipro Streets & Sidewalks Hrechanopodivska Dnipro Water Supply Mirivska Dnipro TBD Verbkivska Dnipro Primary health Novoukrainska Kirovograd Water Supply Malovyskivska Kirovograd Water Supply

Domanivska Mykolaiv Public lighting Kamyanomostivska Mykolaiv Public lighting Mostivska Mykolaiv Education Halytsynivska Mykolaiv Sport Buzka Mykolaiv TBD Chaplynka Kherson Water Supply Prysivaska Kherson Water Supply Starosaltivska Kharkiv Streets & Sidewalks Bilshivtsivska IF Streets & Sidewalks Nyzhnoverbizka IF Solid Waste Management Mateyivetska IF Streets & Sidewalks Shumska Ternopil Solid Waste Management Skalatska Ternopil Solid Waste Management Terebovlyanska Ternopil Solid Waste Management Vyshnevetska Ternopil Education Zolotopotitska Ternopil Solid Waste Management Velykohaivska Ternopil Solid Waste Management

DOBRE held a workshop for Cohort 1 and 2 CCs from Kharkiv, Dnipro and Kirovograd Oblast, as well as SDIP consultants and Regional Program officers. DOBRE presented the SDIP concept to CCs, including the various stages and steps in the process. Some Cohort 1 CCs shared their experience and lessons learned from their SDIP on water, Parks & Green Spaces and other services. We also discussed the challenges and any changes in the process with program officers and consultants. We also held a similar workshop for DOBRE Cohort 1 and 2 CCs in western Ukraine. Representatives from Ivano-Frankivsk and Ternopil Oblast CCs participated. Representatives of Cohort 1 CCs shared their experience and lessons learned and presented their SDIPs on water, landscaping, and other services. Finally, we also held the workshop for Cohort 1 and 2 partner CCs from Mykolayiv and Kherson Oblasts. SDIP working group representatives from Askania Nova and Prebuzhany shared their experience and lessons learned and presented their respective SDIPs on the water supply service. The session also discussed how to develop indicators for performance measurement.

DOBRE took part in a training in Kropyvnytskyi, Ternopil and Ivano-Frankivsk (held by DOBRE partner SocialBoost) for Bobrynetska, Skala-Podilska, Baykovetska, Pechenizynska and Beloberiska CCs on how to gather citizen feedback on services via a tablet-based survey system, photos here. The training, a result of collaboration with CCs and SocialBoost on SDIP monitoring and evaluation, seeks an easy-to-implement and sustainable solution to CCs seeking public opinion on their public Services. We hope use of the tablet-based system becomes a convenient and routine practice in CCs to self-assess the quality of services and measure one of the most important indicators of service performance allotted in SDIP Monitoring Plans.

DOBRE also participated in the “Mobilizing Active Participation (MAP) Conference”, organized by US Peace Corps in Ukraine for volunteers. Participants discussed several topics related to volunteers work: Creating sustainable NGOs, mobilizing active participation in communities, social entrepreneurship, fundraising strategies, participatory budgets, reforms that affect infrastructure. DOBRE invited PC volunteers to join and cooperate in partner communities.

DOBRE visited the 20th International Exhibition of Energy-Efficient Heating, Ventilation, Water Supply and Treatment in International Exhibition Centre in Kiev. The team got flyers and info on different vendors supplying equipment and water provision and treatment technologies currently available in Ukraine.

DOBRE also visited Pechenizhyn to follow up on SDIP implementation. The CC delivered individual garbage bins to citizens after they sign contracts with the Service Provider. So far, over 40% of the population signed contracts and received their bins. Separation of garbage into plastic, paper and glass is being processed and bins are emptied once per week.

DOBRE also met with the Central Reform Office (MRD/U-LEAD) Legal Department and discussed possible cooperation on creating practical manuals for CCs in several areas: establishment of Communal Enterprises, legal support of DOBRE communities, education, budget, services delivery, HR management, local tax regulations.

1.2.2 CC Program Fund DOBRE continues implementation of the Quick Wins mechanism for partner CCs. DOBRE worked with the CCs to select a small project to fund, a very tangible result based on the diagnostic reports, community visioning meetings results and visits to partner CCs. Amount of the funding per community may vary from USD 5 000 to USD 10 000. Partner CCs made the following selections:  Apostolove: Playgrounds (completed)  Askania Nova: Public Market Upgrade (completed)  Bashtanka: Nothing (Waiting for Strategic Plan/SDIP)  Baykovetska: Observatory Equipment (Completed)  Biloberizka: Nothing (Waiting for Strategic Plan/SDIP)  Bobrynetska: Playgrounds/Sports Equipment (completed)  Husyatin: Race Track (suspended)  Ivanivska: Playgrounds (completed)  Kochubeivs’ka: Playgrounds (completed)  Merefyanska: Ventilation System in School (completed)  Mogylevska: Nothing. (Waiting for Strategic Plan/SDIP)  Muzykivska: Public Wi-fi (in progress)  Mykulynetska: Park Improvements w/ WiFi (In progress)  Novooleksandrivska: Fire Department Improvements (completed)  Oleksandrivka: Playgrounds (completed)  Pechenizhin: Nothing. (Waiting for Strategic Plan/SDIP)  Pokrovska: Public Lighting (completed)  Prybuzhany: Playgrounds (completed)  Rohanska: Nothing. (Waiting for Strategic Plan/SDIP)

 Skala-Podilska: Playgrounds (completed)  Slobozhanska: Fire Department Improvements (completed)  Starobohorodchanska: Playgrounds (completed)  Tsarychanska: Computers for Schools/Libraries (completed)  Verkhnyanska: Park (suspended)  Zavodska: Sportsground/Playground (Ugryn) – completed Cohort #2 CCs made the following selections to date:  Sofiivska: Playgrounds (completed)  Vasylkivska: Playgrounds (in progress)  Zelenodolska: Park and green space (no application from CC)  Hrechanpodivska: IT Labs (in progress)  Mirivska: Playgrounds (in progress)  Verbkivska: Hub School Equipment (in progress)  Bilshivtsivska: Charity project (no final application from CC)  Nyzhnoverbizka: Playgrounds (in progress)  Mateyivetska: Biology Class Improvements (in progress)  Novoukrainska: Playgrounds(in progress)  Malovyskivska: LED Information Display (in progress)  Domanivska: Stadium Renovation (in progress)  Kamyanomostivska: Dental Office Upgrade (in progress)  Mostivska: Park Improvements (in progress)  Halytsynivska: Adult Education Center (in progress)  Buzka: Undecided (no application from CC)  Shumska: Physics Class (completed)  Skalatska: Playgrounds (in progress)  Terebovlyanska: IT Labs (in progress)  Vyshnivetska: Playgrounds (completed)  Zolotopotitska: Musical instrument for culture house (no application from CC)  Velykohaivska: Community Branding (no application from CC)  Starosaltivska: Bus shelters installation/upgrade (in progress)  Chaplynka: Stadium Renovation (in progress)  Prysivaska: Playgrounds (in progress) During the reporting period DOBRE continued working with each CC to design their project, sign an agreement based on the project design and then move toward procurement and environmental compliance approval (before completing procurement).

Expected Result 1.3 Local governments’ budgets and financial management systems implemented transparently 1.3.1 Financial Management Assessment DOBRE met with U-LEAD and the Central Reform Office (Legal Advisor team) to outline a joint effort to implement technical assistance for CCs on asset inventory. Everyone agreed the Central Reform Office would develop templates of normative documents. DOBRE will use these in its asset management program beginning in October 2018.

DOBRE participated in a presentation of the SKL Report on monitoring of the Fiscal Decentralization and Local Government Reform in Ukraine. One of the main finding is that in 2017 there were more funding streamlined into socio-economic grants and other investment grants that are mainly distributed through oblast. The poorest areas have not benefited from these grants and the process is often politicized. At the same time equalization system funding is decreasing, the majority of it is going to rayons and government is discussing to cut the funding to the equalization system from the national budget. The draft report recommendations suggest that the funding should rather be allocated to equalization system (rule-based) and be channeled to the local government, not oblast and rayon, given that the reform aimed to empower lower levels of governance. The researchers have connected this trend to possible pre-election period. It was agreed that SKL would take into account the results of Financial Management Assessment in DOBRE CCs in designing the next report.

DOBRE also concluded the FMA/FMAP presentation phase by presenting them in Skalatska, Zolotopotitska, Velykohaivska, Vyshnevetska, Shumska and Terebovlyanska CCs. The following gives further details for each: . Skalatska - the community did not draft all necessary documents for the budget process in 2017 and 2018 according to the Budget Code. The process of drafting the budget for 2018 was not transparent. CC officials (accounting and financial departments) did not read the FMA and FMAP before the presentation as agreed. CC officials inefficiently planned funds for 2018 and, as the result, they will lack finances for salaries in November-December 2018. It is a high risk that this community will not have capability to co-finance DOBRE incentive grants. In addition, the former first deputy Head took away important financial documents at the time of his resignation. (In case of an audit by the State Audit Service or other control institutions the officials can be prosecuted.) During the presentation, the CC agreed, with help from DOBRE, to work on drafting all necessary documents according to the legislation in 2018 (DOBRE already provided the CC examples of necessary documents), budget planning and asset inventory. The main problem of this community is an internal conflict between the head of the community and executive committee. . Zolotopotitska – The process of drafting the budget for 2018 was not transparent. During the presentation, the CC agreed, with the help of DOBRE, to work on the drafting of all necessary documents according to the legislation in 2018 (DOBRE already provided the CC examples of necessary documents). CC officials prepared for the meeting and showed good work. We went through all our recommendations in details and discussed examples of documents prepared for this Hromada. They will work on procurement system, transparency of the budget process, better control of the budget expenditures, and asset inventory in 2018. They agreed with the Financial Management Action Plan and plan to approve it at the next session of the local council. . Velykohaivska - It is one of the best CCs in Ternopil oblast despite the fact that it is a village Hromada. CC officials developed all the necessary documents for the budget process in 2017 and 2018 according to the Budget Code. This community cooperates with fiscal bodies on fiscal discipline and developed a working group. CC representatives agreed with all our recommendations and started to implement them before the presentation. CC officials decided they would work on civic engagement in the budget process and an asset inventory in 2018. Community officials generally agreed the Financial Management Action Plan and plan to approve it at the session of the local council. . Vyshnevetska – DOBRE and CC officials discussed all key measures for solving/correcting each gap, weakness, and bottleneck identified in the budget process. During the presentation, the CC

agreed, with help from DOBRE, to work on civic engagement in budget process and enhancing the capacity of procurement committee members in 2018. Community officials generally agreed the Financial Management Action Plan and plan to approve it at the session of the local council. . Shumska - This community did a good job during the assessment. They read the Financial Management Assessment report very carefully and had many questions during the presentation. Hromada officials agreed with most of the recommendations and started to prepare the necessary documents based on our report and FMAP. CC officials agreed to work on the transparency of the budget process, better control the budget expenditures, and an asset inventory in 2018. . Terebovlyanska - It is the best CC in the western oblasts. The community drafted all necessary documents for the budget process according to not only the legislation, but best practices as well. It is the only Hromada among Western oblasts that visualizes its expenditures and revenues. This CC cooperates with fiscal bodies on fiscal discipline. The CC officials read the Financial Management Assessment report very carefully and had many questions during the presentation. CC representatives agreed with all our recommendations and started to implement them before the presentation. They agreed to work on procurement system, civic engagement into budget process and an asset inventory in 2018. CC officials generally agreed with the Financial Management Action Plan and plan to approve it at the session of the local council.

DOBRE then held a press briefing to showcase the financial management assessment results. The event provided an overview of findings of the financial audit completed by USAID DOBRE contractors – Tech Econom Optima (TEO) and KMT Consulting companies – in 50 participating communities. The main speakers were Susan Fritz (USAID Mission Director), Sergiy Sharshov (Head of Local Governance Department, Minregion), financial management and local budgets specialist (DOBRE, GC), two lead auditors (TEO and KMT Consulting), three mayors/deputy mayors from the most financially efficient and transparent DOBRE communities. There were more than 50 participants from international technical assistance projects, expert groups, regional and national media outlets. During the event, the participants discussed the problems that face Hromadas in their financial management, cases of the most financially efficient communities, major issues and recommendations on strengthening financial discipline provided to communities, and presented next steps DOBRE will take to improve financial management in communities and engage citizen in public spending oversight. You can find the announcement via this link, the material via these: link, link1, video. Also, the Donor Board Secretariat invited DOBRE to present the Financial Management Assessment results at the next Donor Board meeting scheduled for July 18. DOBRE presented key findings of financial management assessment in partner communities at a press briefing, showcasing FMA results, and providing an overview of findings of the financial audit completed in 50 participating communities.

1.3.2 Financial Management Action Plans See 1.3.1. 1.3.3 Budget and Strategic Plan Tracking Each approved strategic plan includes a tracker for measuring the funding that is appropriated in the budget for the strategic goals priorities. Starting with the end of the 2018 budget year, CCs will update the tracker. This should happen in the last quarter of 2018.

1.3.4 Gender Responsive Budgeting During this quarter, NDI completed 11 trainings in the third series of second module of trainings for communities from the first cohort and completed 22 trainings in the first series of second module trainings for communities of the second cohort. These training sessions covered goal-oriented management and results-based budgeting, as well as additional techniques to integrate gender into community development strategies and conduct gender analysis of community programs. Participants discuss issues related to the practical and strategic needs of different gender groups in the community, gender mainstreaming in the formulation of social and economic development programs, and the collection of gender-disaggregated data. One of the training activities was an exercise called “gender marker,” in which participants analyze a typical local socio-economic development program for gender sensitivity and programmatic transparency. The participants are instructed to assign a score from 0 to 2 to each provision in the program based on their ability to identify potential beneficiaries. The score of 0 is given when there is no or vague information about a program’s beneficiaries, 1 is given when there is some direct reference to potential beneficiaries like internally displaced persons (IDPs) or people with disabilities, and 2 is awarded when complete demographic information of a programs beneficiaries are clearly stated. The exercise gave participants examples of both clear and comprehensive local program plans, and weak and vague local program plans. It also prompted recognition that many of their local social and economic programs are not designed to address the needs of neglected individuals and communities. In addition, throughout spring and early summer, NDI coordinated with UN Women to host a study visit for representatives from Luhanska and Donetska oblasts to visit six DOBRE communities in Ternopilska and Dnipropetrovska oblasts, to showcase DOBRE communities in GRB implementation.

NDI conducted “Effective Communications” training for members of the gender-focused caucuses (GFC) of Kirovograd oblast. GFC members from Kropyvnytskyi and Znamianka city councils, as well as from Bobrynetska, Novoukrainska and Malovyskivska CCs learned how to develop a communication strategy based on SWOT analysis of the outside environment. NDI also conducted two consultations on GFC formation in Novooleksandrivska and Slobozhanska CCs, where 25 local councilors received information on Ukrainian and international gender equality legislation, best practices of GFCs in local councils and legislative aspects of GFC formation in a local council. Councilors of Slobozhanska CC were particularly interested in ways GFC can cooperate with the gender budget group (GBG) that operates in the CC. NDI will provide further assistance related to formation of gender focused caucuses for the CC councilors.

NDI also conducted a networking event for local councilors from Ivano-Frankivsk, Kirovograd, Khmelnitsky, Lviv, Ternopil, Zaporizha and Zhytomyr Oblasts. This event was similar to the one conducted in Dnipro in March. More than 40 members of the GFCs, as well as councilors, who are thinking of forming a caucus, came together to discuss challenges they face and successes they achieved in their work. During the first session the participants were exposed to the information on Ukrainian and international legislation for ensuring equal rights and opportunities for women and men. This was followed by “world cafe” style discussion, where participants brainstormed on goals and priorities as well as communication platform for a national network of GFCs. Another practical exercise that participants completed is called «mapping of a public space». The mapping exercise allows participants to collaborate with team members to analyze a public space through a specific demographic lens. The participants were challenged to explore individual differences in the

perception of a public space and ultimately identify the ways in which the needs of community members vary by not only gender, but also age, social status, and other factors. The event concluded with a Q&A session on the activities of Equal Opportunities Caucus in the Verkhovna Rada. The EOC secretariat exposed the participants to the information on latest achievements of the caucus and the ways local GFCs can communicate with the parliamentary caucus. NDI will analyze all thoughts and ideas developed during the world cafe discussion and will distribute the results among the participants of the event.

DOBRE (and partner NDI) met with U-LEAD and the Swedish GRB project on possible cooperation on gender-responsive budgeting. It was decided that NDI will prepare a TOT for U-LEAD local advisors on GRB in July.

Objective 2: Improved Citizen Engagement and Oversight in Local Governance Expected Result 2.1 Citizens more active in local governance processes 2.1.1 Assessment of Partner CC Engagement Practices Activity completed. 2.1.2 Inventory of Public Meeting Spaces Inventory completed. DOBRE procurement of the identified improvements continued during the quarter and will continue into the next quarter(s). 2.1.3 CBO Inventory As reported earlier, DOBRE partner RCSOs adapted Global Community’s “Appreciative Review of Capacity” (ARC) methodology to the Ukrainian context based on their experience of working with local activists and CSOs. As a result, a customized ARC Lite assessment tool measures 28 competences of a CSO in organizational management, human capital, external relations, and project & services delivery. RCSOs completed the assessment of 55 local CSOs and initiative groups in six DOBRE oblasts. Remaining Dnipropetrovsk oblast CSOs will be assessed by new RCSOs in August 2018 of the coming quarter. In the course of assessment, local CSOs and initiative groups developed their visions of an ideal organization, determined capacities that need improvement, and identified priority areas for the upcoming year. RCSOs assist local CSOs to develop their organizational potential according to the data generated by ARC assessment. 2.1.4 Citizen Participation Workshops DOBRE RCSOs continued civic engagement activities in all oblasts with both the Cohort #1 and #2 communities. Below is the most prominent and recent parts of the RCSOs oblast activities below: . Dnipropetrovsk – In Apostolivska CC 15 participants worked on setting up a community dialogue, identifying problems, and learning the tools for citizen involvement in decision-making. During the training representatives of the local council expressed their concern about practical and constructive nature of the community dialogue. Participants agreed to establish a public council, revive the youth council, and assess efficiency of existing citizen participation mechanisms. In Zelenodolska CC, 17 participants decided to start working on a participatory budget, and establish a youth council and public councils for municipal enterprises. The RCSO also organized Open Space events for 4 CCs of Dnipro oblast. Participants generated ideas of community development projects and established communication among each other. In

Myrivska, 18 representatives of local CSOs, youth, local government and members of initiative groups discussed 10 community problems that need to be solved. In Dnipro, 38 local activists from Novooleksandrivska, Slobozhanska and Verbkivska participated in identification of top 10 community projects for development. The RCSO launched the community mobilization projects contest for local CSOs and initiative groups of 12 CCs in Dnipropetrovsk oblast. The projects up to $5,000 per each CC will be implemented September through December 2018. The RCSO also provided training on the youth role in community management. They trained 21 representatives of Zelenodolska, Apostolivska and Hrechanopodivska, 14 activists of Sofiivska CC, and 21 activists of Mohylivska and Tsarychanska CCs. During the training participants discussed youth policy, levels of youth participation in their CCs and started planning projects to involve youth in community life. The RCSO also delivered trainings on citizens' influence on local government:  Vasylkivska CC: 21 people learned about the results of the community needs analysis. Activists worked on the mechanisms of participation in local decision-making and developed a work plan for the project activity. As a result, participants formed the initiative group for further project implementation.  Pokrovska CC: 17 participants worked on setting up a community dialogue, identifying problems, and learning tools for citizen involvement in decision-making.  Sofiivska CC: 19 people learned about the results of the community needs analysis. Activists worked on the mechanisms of participation in local decision-making and developed a work plan for the project activity. Activists agreed on establishing a public council, implementation of the participatory budget and e-petitions.  Hrechanopodivska CC: Participants worked on setting up a community dialogue, identifying problems, learning tools for citizens’ involvement in decision-making. Participants decided to establish a youth council, establish e-petitions and launch public hearings.  Ivano-Frankivsk - The RCSO conducted a training of trainers on effective ways to introduce and sustain civic participation mechanisms in communities. The participants worked on training materials, teaching methodology, and action plans. They also reviewed project applications from the local CSO and initiative groups for the community development contest. The RCSO consulted an initiative group of Starobohorodchanska Youth Council on the registration of a CSO. Activists revised the statute, prepared the protocol of constituent assembly and drafted a registration form. The RCSO also assisted a local initiative group in Starobohorodchanska CC to register as a CSO in the Department of Justice.  Kharkiv – The RCSO provided two trainings on "Practical aspects of designing the community projects" in Starosaltiv and Merefa. These events assisted local activists in development of project ideas for the participatory budgets in their communities. 37 participants in Starosaltiv and 29 participants in Merefa learned how to design projects and apply for funding using the participatory budget mechanism. Activists developed 2 project proposals in each of the training groups. The RCSO also assisted with the preparation for the bike rally in Starosaltivska CC planned for early July.  Kherson – The RCSO expert assisted local activists to promote citizens’ participation in the participatory budget in Muzykivska CC. Local activists informed people about nine community projects submitted to participatory budget committee using visual materials about the project ideas and the process of voting for them. They also organized paper-based voting for those who have no access to internet. The pictures from the event are here.  Ternopil – The RCSO facilitated a local initiative group meeting to discuss ideas for promoting their CC and preparing integration events in Zavodska CC. During the event, 8 representatives of local CSO “From Idea to Success” and local government agreed on organizing The Community Day on July 22. CSO activists suggested creating the community logo in form of sugar crystal.

The idea was supported by the government representatives. The Selection committee for the local community development projects agreed on supporting 10 out of the 13 applications submitted. In Shumska CC, the RCSO assisted in organizing an integration event. The community bicycle rally, organized by Local CSO “Initiative Shumsk”, convened more than 50 people. The mayor and local council members also participated in the event. The route passed through four villages of the community, where activists introduced the village history. The completion of the cycling race took place in Shumsk, in the recreational zone. Participants discussed community problems, in particular the issue of garbage collection, the implementation of participatory budget initiatives and other issues. The RCSO provided consultations to local activists on organizational plan implementation and improvements to their project proposals recommended by selection committee. In Skala-Podilska, the RCSO together with seven community activists discussed the development of a positive image of the community and support community integration. Activists decided to conduct the Brain-Ring on June 24 at the Youth Day and produce a film "Community Talents" about talented people from each village of the community. The RCSO also facilitated a meeting for seven representatives of local CSO “Nadzbruchanskyi Krai” and the local government of Husiatynska CC. Activists decided to organize bicycle rally named “Zbruch unites Ukraine” on Independence Day. Participants agreed on producing video about the interesting natural and historical places of the community. In Mykulynetska, the RCSO discussed with local representatives the obstacles of implementing the participatory budget process they established but that does not work properly. The participants agreed to form a coordinating committee on participatory budget implementation. The RCSO organized a meeting with six representatives of CSO “Skalat” in Skalatska CC. The participants developed a provision on the conflicts of interest prevention that CSO will consider for approval at the general meeting. The RCSO also visited Terebovlianska CC to discuss the organization of integration events. Representatives of local CSO “SAM” and local government agreed on future integration meetings in the community. Participants also worked on the first steps of the organizational plan implementation and decided to develop strategic plan for the CSO “SAM”.  Kirovograd – The RCSO organized trainings on Situation analysis for activists of Bobrynetska, Malovyskivska and Novoukrainska CCs. The training convened more than 50 participants. Activists discussed how to start the project, why it is important to think ahead about the project stakeholders, and how to determine the community needs to be addressed. You can find more information here. The RCSO delivered training on citizen participation tools for 27 activists of Malovyskivska CC. Trainers focused on informal methods of engaging citizens and suggested initiative groups to use them in their projects. The RCSO also delivered training on citizen participation tools for 25 activists of Novoukrainska and Bobrynetska CCs. Trainers focused on informal methods of engaging citizens and suggested initiative groups to use them in their projects. Participants also discussed ideas for the community development project contest.  Mykolayiv – The RCSO delivered training on marketing for communities and community brand development. In Bashtanka CC the training convened 21 people. In Trykratska Village of Oleksandrivska CC 19 participants discussed community brand development. The participants discussed how they see their community in 2030, offered the motto of their community and agreed to prepare public hearings on CC branding. They also plan to conduct an information campaign in all CC settlements named "This is about us!” The RCSO provided a seminar on ”Implementation of Energy-Efficient Technologies in Everyday Life” for 15 representatives of Halytsynivska CC. Participants discussed energy efficiency and energy saving, the impact of irrational use of energy resources on the environment, energy losses in buildings and energy consumption in Ukraine in general.

2.1.5 Technical Assistance to Participation Methods The RCSOs provided technical assistance to communities in determining, drafting regulatory documents, and adopting community participation mechanisms. In total, 67 participation methods were implemented by CCs with the following breakdown: Engagement mechanism Number Community Youth Councils 26 Prysyvaska, Askania Nova, Starosaltivska, Rohanska, Merefianska, Halytsynivska, Mostivska, Kam'yanomostivska, Domanivska, Prybuzhanivska, Oleksandrivska, Bashtanska, Mateivetska, Nyzhnioverbizka, Bilshivtsivska, Biloberizka, Starobohorodchanska, Pechenizhynska, Verkhnianska, Slobozhanska, Pokrovska, Sofiivska, Kochubeivska, Chaplynska, Baikovetska, Terebovlianska Participatory Budget 17 Kochubeivska, Muzykivska, Starosaltivska, Rohanska, Merefianska, Shumska, Ivanivska, Mykulynetska, Zavodska, Mostivska, Domanivska, Prybuzhanivska, Oleksandrivska, Bashtanska, Biloberizka, Starobohorodchanska, Pechenizhynska, Verkhnianska E-petitions 10 Merefianska, Velykohaivska, Zolotopotitska, Terebovlianks, Shumska, Ivanivska, Baikivetska, Mykulynetska, Skalopodilska, Bobrynetska Budget Reports Data Open to 6 Rohanska, Merefianska, Terebovlianska, Public (online) Baikivetska, Skalopodilska, Mykulynetska General Meeting of Residents 2 Novoukrainska, Malovyskivska Public Hearings 2 Bobrynetska, Novoukrainska Community Input to Draft Budget 2 Terebovlianska, Rohanska Local Initiative 1 Rohanska Public Council 1 Malovyskivska

In March 2018, DOBRE provided technical assistance to RCSOs in designing a mechanism of community mobilization projects contest for local CSOs and initiative groups. Based on the lessons learned in working with local organizations, the contest provides local organizations with an opportunity to mobilize citizens to implement local initiatives that meet community needs in the following areas: community integration and cohesion building, launch of new services and practices (recycling, social workshops, garage sales, local festivals, etc), establishment of public spaces,

environment protection and ecological thinking, tourism, new media, conceptualizing unique products, information and awareness campaigns, including those on community identity, cultural and creative projects, learning from role models and successful people. DOBRE helped RCSOs determine the rules, selection procedures, and draft application package. In addition, RCSOs received training on sub-granting and administering of contest in line with USAID regulations and best practices. The contest was announced in April 2018, with projects up to USD 5000 implemented by December 2018.

RCSOs in Ivano-Frankivsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv and Ternopil closed the call for “Local Initiatives for Community Development” projects. Local CSOs and initiative groups from 35 CCs in these oblasts submitted 77 project proposals. All CCs applied with at least 1 project. Several submitted more than one: from CSOs, youth groups, and informal activist groups. The leading CC, Bashtanska, submitted 8 applications. On applicants, 33 out of 77 proposals (43%) came from initiative groups and 57% from local CSOs. Criteria for the contest included: the number of people involved in planning and implementing the project, and the inclusiveness of the decision-making process. Project leaders applied different approaches trying to identify actual community needs and ensure citizen buy-in. They organized public discussions of project ideas through online voting, questionnaires, and community meetings. Baykovetska CC’s youth council submitted graphs and charts to illustrate idea generation process and prioritization of project ideas. The topics of the projects varied from CC promotion to trainings, tourism, public spaces.

54% of projects would like to establish outdoor public spaces and festivals that will cover community needs for integration. By the end of the month, Ivano-Frankivsk, Kharkiv and Kherson RCSOs organized selection panels for the “Local Initiatives Project” contest. Panels consisted of RCSO representatives, DOBRE representatives and representatives of other CSOs and institutions that work on CC development. Panel members evaluated the projects individually before meeting to make a decision on supporting the projects.

Ivano-Frankivsk: The selection committee decided to support the following projects upon incorporating the committee recommendations:  The II Carpathian Craft Masters Festival initiated by local CSO “Rozkvit Natsii” in Biloberizka CC;  Debate Club initiated by a local initiative group from the Bilshivtsivska School, Bilshivtsivska CC;  Community Space submitted by a local initiative group from Verkhnyanska CC;  Sports and Leisure Center - a space for development and communication for women by local CSO “Zamulyntsi Village Association for Social and Economic Development” in Mateyivetska CC;  Bicycle Travel Route as a First Step Towards Community Tourism Development submitted by a local initiative group from Nyzhnoverbizka CC;  A Moveable Cinema “One Sky”, idea of CSO “Molodiatynski Opryshky” in Pechenizhyn CC;  “Equal Opportunities Space” initiated by Youth council of Starobohorodchanska CC;

Kharkiv: The RCSO facilitated a committee meeting in Kharkiv and they decided on the following:  Support “SaltivFest” in Starosaltivska CC (subject to incorporating the committee comments);  Sent for revisions the project “Motion Is Life” from Rohanska;  Shortlisted two projects, Public Space and AugustFest, from Merefyanska CC and sent to the applicants for revision;

Kherson: The committee supported the following projects:  “Let’s Do It, Askania-Nova! (solid waste segregation and recycling)”, a project submitted by an initiative group from Askania-Nova CC (with minor revisions);  Establishment of an active family space "No Gadgets", by local CSO “Moia Hromada - Mii Dobrobut” from Kochubeyivska CC;  “Let’s Take Care of the Environment Together (solid waste segregation and recycling)”, by local CSO “Musychany” from Muzykivska CC; Additionally the committee decided to send two projects for revisions:  “Family Public Space in Ivanivka Village”, by local CSO “Maibutnie Hryhorivky” from Prysivaska CC;  “Social Services and Entrepreneurship - Developing for Change”, the project seeks to introduce new social services and raise CSO capacity to provide social innovations in the community, initiated by CSO “Chaplynska Liha Sotsialnykh Pratsivnykiv Ukrainy” in Chaplynka CC;

Mykolayiv:  Halytsynivska CC: project to create a Youth Resource Center, by local CSO Pivdenna Initsiatyva;  Domanivska CC: project to establish a new media “Public TV of Domanivka”, by local CSO “Community Development Fund of Domanivka”  Kamyanomostivska CC: project to renovate the community concert space in the house of culture and engage citizens in performing arts by establishing an annual festival “Emeralds of Our Land”, by local CSO Zlata Zlahoda;  Mostivska CC: creation of an outdoor youth space in a local park, including free Wi-Fi spots and facilities for events and festivals, by local CSO Sustainable Social and Economic Development of Villages;  Oleksandrivska CC: project to launch a solid waste segregation and recycling practice “It Is not a Waste, but a Recycling Material” in the villages of Trykraty, Aktove, and Voronivka, by local CSO “Center of Successful Initiatives of Trykraty”;  Prybuzhanivska CC: project to engage residents in street workout programs and promote healthy lifestyle “Sport for Everybody”, by local CSO “Heart of Active Community”;  Bashtanska CC: project to organize bikers’ festival “Chupakabra” in Khrystoforivka village, by local CSO “Khrystoforivtsi”.  Buzka CC: project to create a community space “Drive” by a local initiative group.

- Ternopil:  Zolotopotitska CC – creation of public space for communication and leisure, by local CSO “Prosvita”; Terebovlianska CC – establishment of a moveable performance stage, by local

CSO “Active Residents Community”; Zavodska CC – renovation of an outdoor community space near the house of culture, establishment of sports and games equipment, by local CSO “From Idea to Success”;  Shumska CC – creation of an open public space “Art Bee Hive”, by local CSO “Initiative Shumshchyna”;  Ivanivska CC – establishment of a community space for study, creativity, and leisure “VidTvorNa”, by local CSO “Unity of Community”;  Husiatynska CC – establishment of a public radio “Community Voice”, by local CSO “Nadzbruchansky Krai”;  Skalatska CC – starting a festival “Skalat Harvesting Fest”, by local CSO “Skalat”;  Baykovetska CC – creation of an outdoor public space “Pavillion”, by CSO “Faina Hromada”; Skalopodilska CC – creation of a youth open air space in a local park, by CSO “Charity Fortress”; Vyshnivetska CC – landscaping an outdoor public space “Cherry Alley” in a local park, by local CSO “Center for Vyshnivtsi Initiatives and Transformations”.

Kirovohrad and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts are expected to finalize their results in the coming quarter.

2.1.6 Youth Engagement Forums Four DOBRE youth councils (Domanivska, Prybuzhanivska, Chaplynka, and Prysivaska) presented their work at the All-Ukrainian Youth Forum “Summit of Proactive Youth - B.U.M (abbreviation from Ukrainian words for Wish. Improve. Motivate)” - a three-day event for 800 youth delegates (15-18 years old) co-organized by Ministry of Youth, Ministry of Education, Ukrainian Academy of Leaders, and DOBRE. The event aimed to strengthen youth leadership potential, teach youth delegates ways to engage in community life and serve as agents of civic activism. USAID Mission Director Susan Fritz delivered opening remarks. DOBRE youth spoke of engaging young people in youth councils, establishing constructive cooperation with local authorities through participation in community integration initiatives like cleaning days, movie screenings, talent shows, and informal communication with mayors. They presented how they collect ideas from young people and present their voice at council meetings, and implement projects that help underprivileged community members (“Social Fridge”, “New Wardrobe”), engage citizens in assessing services (“Secret Agent”), and launch new media in community (Domanivska TV).

More than 60 participants from 10 Ternopil-based DOBRE partner communities joined in for a youth hackathon "Activate Your Community" on June 21-22. The event, conducted by DOBRE RCSO Western Ukrainian Resource Center, helped young people develop ideas for engaging community members toward advancement and implementation of policies at the local level, activation of YLCs and NGOs for constructive participation in further development of villages and towns. Participants learned about successful initiatives and best practices, generated their own ideas, and developed step-by-step plans of their implementation. Trainers put a special emphasis on practical engagement tools like e-petitions, advocacy campaigns, and participatory budget. Hackathon winners received each UAH 10,000 for implementation of their projects. Thus, first place, Terebovlianska community, will organize a bike marathon through their community as well as their counterparts from Mykulynetska, who took second place. Third place, Skalatska community, will do an outdoor cinema. DOBRE run a story on the event and featured it in a Facebook post.

2.1.7 Youth Engagement Mechanisms Support DOBRE RCSOs continued youth engagement activities in all oblasts with both the Cohort #1 and #2 communities.  Mykolayiv - The RCSO organized a workshop on communication and work with media by Andriy Kulykov for activists of Domanivska CC who launched an internet-based public TV of Domanivska. The main goal of the workshop was to support young people in the local public broadcast development and encourage them to participate in community life. The workshop included two training parts: presentation on communications for CC for everyone interested in the topic and a hands-on training for 12 representatives of youth council and local CSO. In addition, Mr. Kulykov provided feedback on video materials produced by young journalists. More information is here. The RCSO visited Ecological Camps that Bashtanka and Trykratska Schools organized, as an outcome of the eco-contest ran by the RCSO. They organized a workshop on Ecology with Backpacks. Tourism equipment for the Eco Camps was provided by the RCSO as an award in the eco contest. RCSO organized Youth Debates in Halytsynivska CC (for 10 people from youth council), Kamyanomostivska (for 10 youth) and Domanivska (13) to develop critical thinking and public speaking skills of youth. They facilitated debates on the following topics: 1) Young people have no influence on decision-making in their community; 2) Young people need to change live standards in their community, rather than looking for a better place.  Kherson - The RCSO organized a discussion on the youth work in Askania Nova CC. The participants decided that an analysis of the young people’s needs is an important part of youth work. There is a need to empower young people and demonstrate success of youth-led community-based initiatives. As next steps, youth activists decided to complete the following: 1) Analyze current state of youth work formats used in the community, 2) Support the Youth Council initiative of outdoor cinema screenings, and 3) Administer a youth needs survey. RCSO experts will help to develop questionnaires for youth needs surveys and assist with the analysis of results.  Dnipropetrovsk – The RCSO introduced “The voice of the community in local government” project to 17 representatives of Sofiivska youth council. Young people discussed youth participation in their CC and came to the idea of a youth project to promote youth engagement.  Ivano-Frankivsk – Meetings in Pechenizhyn and Starobohorodchanska convened activists of the youth council, student self-governments and local youth CSOs. RCSO experts introduced projects requirements for the contest and examples of successful practices of youth projects in Ukraine. The RCSO also provided phone consultations for the heads of youth councils of Biloberizka and Pechenizhyn on project application preparation. During the calls, participants discussed potential projects ideas for a sub-regional competition and the most effective tools for youth to involve the public in CC development. The RCSO facilitated a meeting with the representatives of Verkhnyanska youth council. RCSO specialists introduced local project contest and facilitated discussion on youth problems and ways to solve them in their CC.  Kharkiv – The RCSO facilitated a workshop in the framework of the project “Promoting gender equality through the Forum-Theater” for youth of Merefyanska, Rohanska and Starosaltivska CCs. During this event, young people discussed the social and biological roles of men and women, the actual situation of gender equality in Ukraine and got knowledge with Swedish experience about the best practices to ensure equal opportunities for both men and women.

You can read more here. They also provided consultation on project design for young activists in Rohanska CC. Based on the consultation, youth developed 2 projects ideas that they will apply to DOBRE for funding. The RCSO also facilitated an organizational meeting on preparing Forum Theatre together with Swedish volunteers for the youth of Merefyanska, Rohanska and Starosaltivska CCs.

2.1.8 CBOs develop advocacy campaigns Nothing to report for the quarter. 2.1.9 Community Level Grant Program See 1.2.2 above.

Expected Result 2.2 Citizen anti-corruption oversight implemented at the local government level 2.2.1 Monitoring and Anti-Corruption Training for CSOs and YLCs Earlier, based on the lessons learned, Partnership for Transparent Local Budgets trainers along with DOBRE experts designed a financial integrity program for both Cohort 1 and 2 communities that stared this quarter. The program includes two-day trainings for local government financial specialist, activists, including youth council members, on transparency of budget processes, public oversight of budget expenditures and participation in local budget management. During the reporting period, the Partnership trainers delivered 50 trainings in all DOBRE-participating communities, covering roughly 800 people. As a follow-up to the training, each community created a WG that designs “Budget for citizens” – a document explaining critical budget information in a citizen-friendly format and plain language, as well as guides how people can participate in public finance management processes. The WGs, with RCSOs and Partnership assistance, will take the lead in designing local information campaigns to engage more citizens in budgetary processes. Information campaigns will be rolled out in October 2018. Another follow-up of trainings, the WGs are applying the methodology of budget transparency assessment, introduced during the trainings, to evaluate transparency, openness and inclusiveness of the budget planning, adoption, expenditure and reporting in their CCs. Based on the results of the assessment, DOBRE will determine the most and least transparent communities in November 2018. 2.2.2 CBOs and YLCs Use New Monitoring Tools Find a more detailed description of this activity in 2.2.1 above. 2.2.3 Civic Training on Gender Responsive Budgeting DOBRE detailed this activity in 1.3.4. In addition, in June NDI conducted a seminar titled, “Incorporating Gender Perspectives in Different Sector Areas.” The seminar brought NDI consultants together with members of GBGs from communities of the first cohort to work on the integration of gender sensitive practices into local special purpose programs focused on sports development, youth policy development, social services, and cultural services. Speakers addressed national legislation and innovative practices in eliminating economic, social and professional gender gaps. They also facilitated group discussions and team building exercises as part of a sustained NDI effort to build networks and relationships among GBGs located in different communities. The knowledge and skills received by the seminar participants will allow them to join the national

network of GBGs, analyze programs and budgets for inequalities, and address the needs of their citizens more efficiently. 2.2.4 Creation of CCs Online Platform In the previous quarter, DOBRE Program partner SocialBoost announced the creation of a new e- platform for communities’ usage, Dosvit. The new platform will allow improvement of communites’ websites while local managers and residents can get easier access to development investment tools and civic participation mechanisms. They developed the promo website for Dosvit platform http://dosvit.org.ua, continued testing, modifying and upgrading the DOSVIT platform and developing apps and tools.

Social Boost continue promoting the platform presenting it at different events. They presented the LED parts of the DOSVIT platform to participants of the “Know your community” event in Dnipro. They also presented the DOSVIT platform at the “Digital Forum for Civil Society” in Kyiv and during Tourist Hub and presented on Tourism and IT with the theme, "Internet as the way to a tourist heart". They also participated in the Active Community Forum and presented on “How technologies build true communities”. Photos can be found here.

After the press release about Dosvit, they received 8 applications from new CCs and cities about connecting to the DOSVIT system. SocialBoost started working on calculating the cost of non- DOBRE CCs joining the DOSVIT Platform in the future. Non-DOBRE CCs have already started contacting SocialBoost and DOBRE about connecting to the platform. SocialBoost started analyzing Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers № 3 of 4.02.2002 “About the procedure of publication of the information about the executive bodies activities in the internet” to determine compliance of the platform’s architecture with Ukrainian legislation.

SocialBoost is consdiering integrating DOSVIT platform with a number of other tools and portals. They met with the head of the touristic portal "Zruchno Travel" and discussed the possibility of integrating their system on the DOSVIT platform. They also met with MRD’s Director of Urban Development about integrating their GIS system with the DOSVIT platform.

In terms of the design of the DOSVIT, SocialBoost completed the first version of the mobile app for the Main Page with Menu, News, Static pages and Documents. Later SocialBoost prepared technical requirements for the application "Jobs". They completed the application layout alpha versions for Main Page, News, Static Pages and the Admin panel Prototype of the Open budget application. Developing the Dosvit Platform Applications’ backend continues, as does the Communal Objects Register Application alpha version. They completed the alpha version for the following: Enterprise registry, CC Structure, Investment Projects, and the Main Page. Several items remain in progress, including layout of the Platform Admin Panel, layout of the Platform Client sides, the CC Structure, Investment Projects and Main Page of the applications alpha version, and development of the Platform Applications backend. SocialBoost also started working on new applications for DOSVIT based on feedback and survey results from CCs.

SocialBoost presented the platform to the VPM Zubko who endorsed the platform and asked about other CCs joining in the near future. MRD requested to integrate the Knowledge Management component in the program. On MRD request, SocialBoost prepared the first prototype for the

Knowledge Management application suggested by the Minister of Regional Development and presented it to the Deput Minister and VPM Zubko.

In addition to the DOSVIT platform, SocialBoost also worked on Participatory Budgeting tool and DOBRE.Pytannia app. They held a practical seminar about the Participatory Budgeting tool for CC’s in Mykolayiv for participants from Kherson and Mykolayiv Oblasts, and for CCs in Dnipro, Kharkkiv and Ivano-Frankivsk. SocialBoost also held monitoring and survey of CCs who applied for connection to the Participatory Budgeting and decided to postpone the next cycle of training sessions on until later in 2018. SocialBoost also published the DOBRE.Pytannya Application on the Google Play Market and installed it on the purchased DOBRE tablets for selected pilot CCs. SocialBoost held the training sessions for DOBRE CCs on how to use these in their work.

Expected Result 2.3 Greater citizen awareness of local government reforms 2.3.1 Participate in Donor Communications Group DOBRE, through its implementing partner UCMC, actively participates in the Communication Coordination Working Group, organized by DESPRO on a weekly basis. This results in a joint effort to build and unify any Communication Strategy on decentralization. It allows for coordinated messaging and branding. The meetings also provide the possibility for coordination with the other decentralization implementers like U-LEAD. 2.3.2 Implement Comprehensive Communications Strategy DOBRE partner UCMC finalized development of the DOBRE Decentralization Communications Strategy earlier. Since then, they continued implementing it. In addition to activities below, it includes continuation of Communities Spokesperson as well as special videos and programming about the decentralization reform. These and other activities will continue in the coming quarters. 2.3.3 TV Show on National TV Channel Activity completed during the previous quarter. This was by far one of the biggest projects for implementation from the Communications Strategy. The TV show managed to bring information about the decentralization to the greater public in a fun yet educational way. This quarter DOBRE received Hromada for a Million TV series with English subtitles and uploaded to YouTube. This quarter DOBRE and partner UCMC started negotiations with 1+1 TV Channel on the possibilities of continuation and scaling Hromada for a Million TV show. Regional Press Tours DOBRE partner UCMC continued working closely with regional media to highlight the decentralization reform accomplishments out in the regions and show by example how local self- governance reform changes lives of regular citizens on a daily basis. Conducted a press-tour of 28 regional journalists to the Ministry of Healthcare and one of the local ambulatories. The short material was published on FB, with a long read released after. In June a few press tours for regional journalists occurred: to CCs in Mykolaiv region, several materials were released about the event – 2 articles, video and FB posts; another one was for regional journalists to Baikivtsi dedicated to school observatory launch with participation of the U.S. Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch. Released materials about the event. Promoted the event by publishing the announcements and press releases. Later on, Conducted press tour for 16 regional

journalists from Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Kirovohrad, and Ternopil regions to Askania Nova and Prysyvaska CCs of Kherson region. DOBRE and partner UCMC will continue doing the press tours in the coming quarters.

2.3.4 Training on Decentralization Communications for Partner CCs Activity completed for all seven DOBRE target oblasts. The team of trainers are now on to distance mentoring and support through emails and Facebook group. DOBRE and partner UCMC are thinking to do another wave of trainings in the coming quarters, targeting communities willing to create and/or develop local media or communications channels of different types. This quarter trainings on communication strategies development started, Mefianska and Starosaltivska CCs in Kharkiv region already received their trainings. These trainings for 20 selected communities will continue in the coming quarter. 2.3.5 TEDx-Type Events Nothing to report this quarter.

Cross Cutting Issues Nothing to report.

Environmental Compliance Earlier, USAID revised the environmental requirements for DOBRE by incorporating the IEE in modification #2. DOBRE’s Construction Manager started preparing project ERCs as DOBRE and CCs agreed on the quick wins and youth projects. DOBRE received approval for 35 ERCs to date.

Donor & Host Country Coordination DOBRE continues cooperation with other donor organizations by actively participating in donor and host country coordination meetings, facilitating some of the working groups. DOBRE attended the meeting of the Donor Board on Decentralization Reform in Ukraine. The meeting discussed key priorities for the government and how donors can better coordinate. According to Vice Prime Minister Zubko the key priorities for reform are:  Speeding up the voluntary amalgamation process, (especially in 130 Rayons that have no amalgamated communities yet)  Moving from quantity of CCs to quality as measured by the number and size of the CC. In this regard he mentioned expanding the territory of existing CCs and possibilities of the amalgamation of the oblast significant cities with the neighbouring settlements (after approving the draft law).  Sectoral reform of primary healthcare, security centers, and TSNAPs. (He also mentioned culture as not an area of focus, but it needs support due to a declining number of libraries and culture houses in CCs.)  Capacity building for the management of the CCs should specifically focus on project management, priority setting for development, financial management, legal support, administrative service provision, and key services like health.

 Gender and gender-based budgeting as a separate priority, where MRD is leading with a Code of Equal Opportunities MRD General Director Sharshov presented the action plan for accelerating the amalgamation process. Other discussion focused on a newly approved concept of training of public servants and local self-government and how international donors can support implementation. U-LEAD presented their newly developed concept of Thematic Support Packages where they structured their capacity development work in 12 thematic areas and offer packages to newly amalgamated communities, CCs leadership and other staff of CCs. DOBRE mentioned its work in this area and future plans to coordinate. DOBRE also attended a regular working group meeting organized by MRD and lead by VPM Zubko. The main concern of these meeting is amalgamation process. DOBRE also participated in the Donor Board Working Group 3 meeting where participants discussed participatory budget implementation practices and ideas to set up a nation-wide participatory budget program. They planned a dedicated session on CC statutes to support MRD efforts to develop a sample statute. DOBRE CCs that have adopted and revised their statues will have a chance to contribute to the development of the sample document and provide their input based on practical experience. Leaders of DOBRE partner CC youth councils presented their experience of citizen impact on decision making in the community at the Active Community Forum (mentioned above). Nadiya Ivasyuk, representative of the Nyzhnoverbizka Youth Council delivered her remarks during the panel “Ukrainian and international best practices of increasing citizen participation in local and national issues”. Yuliya Turchmanovych, Head of the Baykovetska Youth Council introduced Engaging Citizens in local governance mechanisms during the Direct Democracy Tools Workshop.

Key Meetings  Meeting with the Ministry of Justice: DOBRE met with the Ministry of Justice at the suggestion of USAID’s Justice Reform Project. The MoJ wants to explore extending Legal Aid assistance (assistance and information about legal awareness and rights) to CCs. They want to provide more access to justice for local communities. They will soon meet with MRD to explore this topic as well. We discussed potentially hosting some regional meetings for our CCs to explain the concept and options. DOBRE could even sponsor a pilot or two if it makes sense. This started the conversation and after their MRD meeting the MoJ will prepare a timeline and more detailed concept paper.  Carpathian Mountain Forum: DOBRE participated in this forum for mountain communities. DOBRE presented at a panel about LED, and specifically tourism in mountain communities. DOBRE and UCMC also disseminated materials about DOBRE at the Forum.  Starosta Congress: DOBRE helped open the Starosta Congress in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast for Starosta from across Ukraine. DOBRE announced the upcoming competition for Cohort #3 (to great applause). Starosta (and a few mayors) from 21 Oblasts attended and learned information and best practices from each other plus started developing informal networks. DOBRE also participated in a panel on the assistance offered by the program.  Deloitte Brown Bag: DOBRE attended a Brown Bag seminar hosted by Deloitte where they unveiled their new Hromada Due Diligence Tool. They recently tested it in some Hromada and villages of Donetsk Oblast. The tool attempts to determine the financial sustainability of Hromada before they amalgamate so Oblasts can develop better perspective

plans and more efficient CCs. DOBRE hopes to study the tool more. It essentially provides a very rational, numbers-based look and does not take into account citizen preferences, etc. It might have some utility but needs further investigation.  Meeting with ASSOGU and the State Committee for TV/Radio: DOBRE met to discuss possible cooperation on extending media platforms to the Hromada level. DOBRE agreed to survey its partner CCs to determine interest in developing local media platforms.  Verkhovna Rada 10th Anniversary Fair: DOBRE participated in the 10th anniversary fair at the Verkhovna Rada. It highlights resources and opportunities of civic organizations and international projects. DOBRE handed out written materials and answered questions about the program.  Association of Small Cities Annual Conference: DOBRE presented its work with CCs and how good/best practices might extend to non-DOBRE CCs.  GIZ Partnership Conference: DOBRE attended this conference that examined relations between Ukraine and Germany and GIZ and other donors.  Experts discussion on Sustainable Development of Local Communities: DOBRE participated in this discussion (a follow up to the recent PM’s meeting in Vinnitsa) arranged by the Prime Minister’s Office and U-LEAD. DOBRE addressed “Effective Management of Resources as a Key to Success” and gave brief findings from the FMA. We also announced the June 15 Press Briefing so they can learn more. Everyone much appreciated the experience gleaned from our partner CCs. EU representatives really looked forward to learning more and asked U-LEAD to develop training materials specifically to address weaknesses in local government identified through DOBRE financial management assessments.  SKL Designing new project: The Swedish government commissioned the assessment for possibility of additional funding in light of the localization of the Sustainable Development Goals in Ukraine. They expect that the support will be in collaboration of the Swedish local and regional authorities. In communication with MinRegion, the consultant was advised to meet DOBRE and discuss the possibility of using DOBRE experience. They suggested that new SKL project will be based on DOBRE model choosing another communities in other non-DOBRE areas. DOBRE has presented its work that in many ways reflected the thinking of SKL, but they agreed that DOBRE scope was much larger. The consultant will present the report to Swedish government and then a decision of the design of the program will be made.  MRD Working Group: DOBRE attended a regular working group meeting on decentralization organized on a weekly basis by MRD. VPM Zubko led the meeting and focused on two major issues 1) monitoring of the amalgamation process; 2) regional development and smart specialization concept. According to the weekly monitoring: 45 (+7 during last week) CCs are waiting for the appointment of the first elections from Central Electoral Committee; another 22 are waiting for the approval from Oblast Administration; 37 earlier amalgamated communities have decided to add another 60 villages and settlements. As for the regional development, an EU expert presented the concept of the “smart specialization” used for prioritizing EU funding for regional development. VPM Zubko agreed to include this concept in the priorities for distributing funding on EU Sectoral Support.  DOBRE met with U-LEAD and the Central Reform Office (Legal Advisor team) to outline a joint effort to implement technical assistance for CCs on asset inventory. Everyone agreed the Central Reform Office would develop templates of normative documents. DOBRE will use these in its asset management program beginning in October 2018.

 DOBRE, U-LEAD and UNDP Youth Worker Project Coordinator met with Deputy Minister of Youth Oleksandr Yarema to discuss the possibility of rolling out a youth worker program for communities. The program provides a series of training for people in charge of local youth policy and those who actively engage with young people (house of culture staff, librarians, active teachers, youth council members). The Ministry offers official certification to the program alumni. Based on MinYouth and UNDP previous experience and a pilot one-day training for communities, the partners decided to start from ensuring support of CC heads and organizing presentations of the program in cooperation with Oblast Centers for Local Self-Governance Development in September-October, 2018. In the meanwhile, DOBRE and U-LEAD will work with curriculum developers to create a relevant training program for CCs. DOBRE also met with the Youth Worker Program coordinator to discuss implementation of this program in DOBRE CCs and ensuring Ministry certification for the program participants. The parties agreed to revise a curriculum over the next months and roll out the program after completing program presentation for CC heads implemented jointly with U-LEAD. A tentative start of the program is planned for November 2018. DOBRE also met with Alexander McWhorter, Head of CitiBank in Ukraine, to discuss the possibility of designing and rolling out a youth entrepreneurship program for DOBRE communities. CitiBank currently supports the “Youth Business Poland” (YBP) program, the largest entrepreneurship mentoring program in Poland for youth interested in establishing and running a business. More than 500 aspiring entrepreneurs have received mentoring from volunteer mentors throughout all regions of Poland. Approximately 70 percent of the participants in the 6-month mentoring program go on to register a business. YBP also organizes business training classes for youth. With DOBRE Polish partner input, we will explore the possibility to develop a customized program for Ukrainian youth. CitiBank expressed their potential interest and discussed possible next steps in identifying the team from their side and to start shaping the vision for the program.

Administrative Issues

Attachment #4 contains the current staffing list for the program. During the reporting period, DOBRE saw some changes in staffing. In Ternopil three program officers arrived, the procurement officer moved to Kyiv and DOBRE hired one to support the local office. The Expat LED Expert left the Kyiv office. The Kyiv-based grants manager left the project and DOBRE announced a call for applications. In addition, with the Cohort 3 announcement, DOBRE issued a call for program officers in Dnipro and Mykolayiv offices, as well as LED and service delivery specialist for Kyiv office. CV collecting, screening and selection process for the outlined positions are in progress and will be finalized next quarter.

Upcoming Events

DOBRE identified an appropriate way to keep all the implementing partners updated on upcoming events. We established a DOBRE Google Spreadsheet Event Calendar that can be accessed by the following link - https://bit.ly/2ETT9k5. This document helps establish better communication and coordination between the DOBRE implementing partners.

Program Challenges & Responses  Global Communities is looking for a small office in Ivano-Frankivsk. Currently Ternopil office provides support to Ivano-Frankivsk partner communities. However, the distance between the CC’s and our regional office requires lengthy travel for the program officers. In order to provide enhanced support to the CC’s in Ivano-Frankivsk, Global Communities is looking for a small office to provide better support to CC’s without the need to do lengthy travel arrangements  DOBRE plans to assign a new LGSO in the Kharkiv as the Institute of Sustainable Development-Kharkiv failed to meet DOBRE contracting and performance requirements.

Attachment #1 Subgrants (attached)

Attachment #2 Success Stories (attached)

Attachment #3 Study Tours Throughout spring and early summer, NDI coordinated with UN Women to host a study visit for representatives from Luhanska and Donetska oblasts to visit six DOBRE communities in Ternopilska and Dnipropetrovska oblasts. In a testament to the nationally recognized achievements of DOBRE communities in GRB implementation, NDI partner UN Women requested that NDI facilitate the exchange. Leaders from GBGs in Baykovetska, Vyshnivetska, Novooleksandrivska, Mohylivska, Slobozhanska, and Tsarychanska CCs presented gender budget projects and shared experiences and challenges they’ve faced while integrating GRB tools into local government budget design. For example, in Voloske village in Novooleksandrivska CC, members of the community’s GBG introduced the study group participants to a GBG initiative to expand the hours of a local nursery school to give working parents, and particularly working mothers, more professional flexibility. The GBG members walked the study participants through the process they took, from program design and financial reallocating, to program implementation, administration, and long-term evaluation. DOBRE sponsored a domestic study tour on sport for Novoukrainska CC to Lviv. Another study tour on Local Government Security Services for 7 CCs of Kherson and Mykolayiv Oblasts was done to Ternopil oblast to learn the experience in creating security systems in communities. DOBRE held the Leadership Academy training course for the 5th group of the DOBRE partner CCs. This was Module 2 with a study tour to visit local governments around Gdansk Poland. UCMC published an article on regional Internet and print media about the DOBRE Leadership Academy Program participants (Group 4, 2nd session) in Szczecin, Poland. On June 15th USAID DOBRE Program in close cooperation with program partner UCMC organized a visit to Adjamka of Kirovohrad rayon of the same oblast, a community in the process of amalgamation, to forge amalgamation processes. DOBRE brought community heads and deputy heads of partner Sofiyivska, Hrechanopodivska and Pokrovska communities from Dnipropetrovsk oblast to talk to more than 100 local residents. DOBRE partner officials talked about the importance of amalgamation and its benefits that are given along the state and international programs support. DOBRE highlighted the visit in post on Facebook and released a long read about perspectives of Adjamka, an un-amalgamated village in Kirovograd oblast, about becoming a consolidated community.

Attachment #4 Employee List (attached)

Attachment #5 MEP Indicators & Results (attached)

Attachment #6 In-Kind Delivery Log (attached)