About us
The Municipal Institution “City Development Institute of Zaporizhzhia” serves as a bridge between the City and its partners. We work closely with the city and regional administrations, municipal entities, local NGOs, international organizations, foreign partners, sister cities, and businesses. How We Contribute: Communication support for initiating and managing partnerships. Connections ...
Global Partnerships
Promoting international cooperation to support Zaporizhzhia’s resilience, recovery, and development is our top priority. We are also committed to expanding partnerships with cities around the ...
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Humanitarian Aid
Our institution oversees the operation of the city’s humanitarian hub and coordinates joint efforts with partners during emergencies. Humanitarian Cooperation Since April 2023, the City ...
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Municipal Projects
Our team brings together professionals who know how to develop projects, attract funding, and achieve sustainable results. Areas of Expertise Project development—from initial idea to ...
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Recovery & Development
Our goal is not only to strengthen community resilience during the war but also to promote urban development, support the postwar recovery of Zaporizhzhia, and ...
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Cross-Sectoral Efforts
Effective cooperation with local authorities, the public sector, charitable foundations, businesses, and other municipalities is essential to the success of our initiatives. Agreements and Memorandums ...
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Public Communication
Openness, transparency, and appreciation for our partners are at the core of our public communication. We strive to keep both our community and international partners ...
Read moreZaporizhzhia
The city of Zaporizhzhia lies along the banks of the Dnipro River in the southern region of Ukraine. Renowned for its industrial potential, including powerful metallurgy and machine-building clusters, it also boasts a rich historical heritage and diverse culture. Local Economy Zaporizhzhia has long been known for its metallurgical, chemical, ...
Partners
City Development Institute of Zaporizhzhia supports the city’s cooperation with humanitarian and development partners—global and international organizations, Ukrainian and foreign municipalities, municipal institutions, charitable foundations, and NGOs. Our cooperation involves specific projects, humanitarian efforts, and other joint initiatives that support Zaporizhzhia’s resilience and development. UN Agencies in Ukraine: International Organization ...
Publications
Звіт про результати діяльності у 2025 році
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Investment Portfolio of Zaporizhzhia
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Digest of Zaporizhzhia: Recovery & Development
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Digest of the City of Zaporizhzhia: Recovery & Development
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05.02.2026
Improving patient care at city hospital in partnership with Oberhausen
A modern computed tomography (CT) scanner received by Zaporizhzhia by from twin city, Oberhausen, has been installed at City Hospital No. 4. The hospital carried out extensive preparations for the...
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28.01.2026
From education to urban development: Strengthening cooperation with universities
The City Development Institute of Zaporizhzhia and Zaporizhzhia National University have signed a memorandum of cooperation. The partnership was initiated by the Faculty of Social Pedagogy and Psychology. The memorandum...
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19.01.2026
Zaporizhzhia delegation pays working visit to Ogre, Latvia
From 14 to 17 December, a delegation of the Zaporizhzhia City Council paid a working visit to Ogre, Latvia, marking an important step in strengthening cooperation between the two communities....
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16.12.2025
Polish partners support municipal emergency and rescue service in Zaporizhzhia
The charitable organization Fundacja Via Stella has once again provided humanitarian assistance to Zaporizhzhia. This time, the organization donated a Volkswagen Transporter Kombi vehicle, first aid supplies, and training equipment....
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09.12.2025
From Braga to Lisbon: Exploring youth policy practices in Portugal
In early November, Mariia Kuznietsova, Deputy Director for International Cooperation at the Zaporizhzhia City Development Institute, participated in a working visit to Portugal as part of the Lviv — European...
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09.12.2025
Zaporizhzhia and ACTED sign memorandum to expand humanitarian cooperation
Zaporizhzhia has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the international organisation ACTED, marking an important step toward strengthening long-term partnership. ACTED has been operating in Ukraine since 2015. Today, the...
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