Development of the Zaporizhzhia region: University, business and territorial communities

A round table «University, Business and Territorial Communities» was held at Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic University. The meeting took place on August 17 with the participation of heads and representatives of communities of the Zaporizhzhia region.

The Zaporizhzhia regional branch of the Association of Local Governments «Association of United Territorial Communities» co-organized the event. Thanks to it, 64 participants from over 50 territorial communities and military administrations of the Zaporizhzhia region took part in the round table (including 35 heads of communities and heads of military administrations).

The discussion was opened by the rector of Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic University, Viktor Greshta. He reported on the results of the work within the direction presented at the previous meeting of this format, and outlined the general plan for the next six months.

The Head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, Yurii Malashko, emphasized the importance of creating a mechanism for maximum integration of citizens into state-building processes after returning to the deoccupied territories and cooperation between communities, scientists, and the administration in matters of regional development.

The Chairperson of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Council, Olena Zhuk, drew attention to the importance of involving young people in the implementation of practical solutions aimed at the development of our region and the participation of Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic in this process.

During the round table, Viktor Greshta and Ihor Hnatusha, head of the Zaporizhzhia regional branch of the Association of Local Governments «Association of United Territorial Communities», signed a memorandum of cooperation, the subject of which is equal partnership and cooperation in the areas of scientific research, dual education, employment, internships and practical training for higher education students.

In general, the following issues were discussed: development of development strategies and formation of plans for the restoration of territorial communities, joint grant activities, accounting and compensation for losses of territorial communities, staffing of programs for the restoration and development of territorial communities.

Achievements within the framework of a joint project of the university and the charitable foundation «Let’s Rebuild Our Ukraine» to provide the population with clean drinking water were also presented.

Thank you for the active discussion and we look forward to fruitful cooperation!