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Recovery and Development of De-Occupied Communities: Financing, Governance, Human Capacity
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Ukrainian communities (hromadas) have experienced the war in very different ways. Yet their ability to recover depends on one critical factor: absorption capacity. This paper examines hownwell communities can attract, manage, and use resources for recovery and development. Based on a study of 25 de-occupied hromadas in Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv regions, it analyzes their recovery experience, current capacities, and key obstacles. The paper offers practical recommendations to strengthen local absorption capacity - a vital condition for effective reconstruction, new investment, and a faster return to normal life.
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Countering Hybrid Threats: Lessons from Eastern Europe
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Multiannual Financial Framework: How Does It Impact the EU’s Eastern Neighborhood and Enlargement?
Following the Commission’s latest budget proposal, the head of DGAP’s Europe Center, Linn Selle, provides a brief input on its impact and prospects.
EU Enlargement Process in 2026: What to Expect and How to Ensure Its Credibility?
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