Perspectives from Georgia, Moldova, Serbia and Ukraine
How can EU accession provide a framework to promote sustainable urban development represented countries, including access to funding? The importance of empowering local governments and fostering integrated approaches to urban planning are highlighted. The need for a just and inclusive transition to low-carbon cities are addressed. Topics:
- Role of Urban policy in the EU accession process, expectations and instruments
- Interregional mechanisms of cooperation between cities
- Integrated urban development, decentralization, citizen-state relations and democracy
- Strengthening cities to effectively mobilize finance
Panel Discussion
- Brief introduction of the topic and objectives by moderator (3 min)
- Key note speech (5 min)
- Country dialogue (20 min):
- Moldova
- Georgia
- Serbia
- Ukraine
- Q&A Session (10-12 min)
- Summary of key insights and takeaways by moderator (5 min)
Moderation:
Carmen Vogt, Head of the Sector Project Cities (SV Stadt, GloBe, GIZ)
Keynote speaker: EU OR UN-Habitat representative (TBD)
Panelists:
Panelist from Moldova: Maria Prisacari, Director of the North Regional Development Agency, Republic of Moldova
Panelist from Georgia: Giorgi Tsanatskenishvili, Head of Urban Development and Policy Department, Batumi City Hall
Panelist from Serbia: Dr Siniša Trkulja, Spatial planner, National Agency for Spatial Planning of the Republic of Serbia