“Sustainable Development at the National and Regional Levels”: the first thematic seminar was held within the UCORD project
May 15, 2026
The speaker was Olesya Datsko, PhD in Economics, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Arts Management at the Lviv National Academy of Arts.
The event focused on the concept and objectives of sustainable development. It also considered methodological guidelines for incorporating the sustainable development goals into territorial communities’ development strategies.
The importance of quality education for the sustainable development of regions was examined in detail.
Apart from that, the discussion covered the 2030 National Economic Strategy, an audit of Ukraine’s economy, and the drivers of economic development.
Representatives of authorities and local government, experts involved in international cooperation, representatives of civil society organisations, academics, and other stakeholders attended the seminar.
At the end of the event, everyone had the opportunity to ask questions and join in the discussion.
The initiative is being implemented by the Regional Development Agency of Lviv Region as part of the Swiss-Ukrainian project Ukraine’s Cohesion and Regional Development (UCORD), which is being carried out by NIRAS Sweden AB with the support of Switzerland.
Many thanks to everyone for taking part! We look forward to seeing you at our next seminars!
