Author: Petro Zhyzhyian

Kyiv Post recently highlighted the progress Ukrainian cities and mayors have made in embracing technology to improve digital services for their communities. Kyiv, led by Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko, has implemented 53 digitalization projects, including the Kyiv Digital city application and non-cash payment options for public transport. Other notable cities include Dnipro, Lviv, Lutsk, Uzhhorod, Chernivtsi, Kharkiv, and Ternopil, each with their own innovative digital projects. Despite the challenges posed by Russia’s invasion, Ukraine is moving steadfastly towards digital transformation, with Kyiv ranking among the world’s top cities for electronic service development. The cities and mayors highlighted in the report are…

In an effort to assist locals in rebuilding their homes after the devastating conflict with Russia, the Ukrainian government has allocated significant funds under the eRecovery program. A total of Hr.4.5 billion ($1.1 billion) has been utilized for structural repairs, while Hr.5.3 billion ($1.3 billion) has been directed towards compensation for destroyed houses. The eRecovery program, initiated in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, allows property owners to apply for reparations and obtain funds from the government to either rebuild their damaged properties or purchase a new home. Since its launch in May 2023, the program has…