Ukraine Cities Partnership for Sustainable Local Recovery (UCP)

The Ukraine Cities Partnership for Sustainable Local Recovery (UCP) was established in response to Russia's war of  aggression against Ukraine, which has damaged many cities and destroyed others entirely. Despite the ongoing conflict, planning for reconstruction must begin now to support economic growth, encourage citizens to return, and align with European standards. Many Ukrainian cities see this as an opportunity not just to rebuild, but to modernize. However, they often lack the necessary capacity to implement forward-thinking strategies and planning.

Inspired by the Marshall Plan, UCP is a coalition of transatlantic, cross-sector partners committed to supporting the sustainable, resilient, and inclusive recovery of up to three smaller Ukrainian cities. By focusing on these smaller cities, or hromadas, UCP addresses a critical gap in international recovery assistance to Ukraine while reinforcing the country’s 2014 decentralization reform.

Led by the German Marshall Fund of the United States, UCP brings together businesses, research institutions, universities, NGOs, city associations, and local governments from Europe and the U.S. to pool ingenuity and resources and initiate actionable solutions in participating cities. UCP will focus on strengthening local capacity in key areas, including democratic governance and civic engagement, urban planning and development, engineering and infrastructure, and project finance.

By piloting innovative approaches, UCP-supported cities will serve as models for broader reconstruction efforts across Ukraine, demonstrating how cross-sector partnerships and informed local planning can drive meaningful transformation.

For more information, please contact UCP program staff at [email protected].