Advancing partnership and practical exchange (EU Chapter 22): Reconstruction, Business Development and Supporting Ecosystems – 1st Cluster Visit to Slovenia will take place from 28th May to 5th June in Ljubljana, Koroška and Štajerska regions in Slovenia.
CEP, together with the Ministry for Cohesion and Regional Development of the Republic of Slovenia and the Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine, is hosting a cluster visit for Ukrainian representatives of municipalities, regional development agencies, and other key stakeholders.
The programme will present Slovenia’s approach to supporting local economic development, combining policy insights with practical tools for strengthening entrepreneurship and municipal capacities. Participants will exchange experiences, share good practices, and explore opportunities for future cooperation.
This visit also marks the start of a new cluster approach that will help bring the Slovenian experience closer to a larger number of Ukrainian hromadas, while opening discussions on related topics such as resilience and cross-border cooperation.
The initiative is another important step in Slovenia’s continued support for Ukraine on its path towards European integration, connecting several areas of CEP’s work: intermunicipal cooperation, economic development, and support for Ukraine in regional development.
The Recovery and Reconstruction in Ukraine programme is supported by Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia through the Slovenian Aid and Partnership programme and implemented in partnership with ULEAD with Europe.