The growth of civil society has been one of the most significant trends in international development.  Development is now approached in a much more decentralized fashion with individuals and various social groups seen not only as beneficiaries, but also as active forces supporting development.

How We Work in Ukraine

Ukraine is one of the few countries in Europe and Central Asia in which the World Bank has already systematically supported a wide spectrum of civil society activities. Ranging from advocacy to public education and oversight of local and regional governments, the Bank has also supported civil society organizations’ (CSO) involvement in social service delivery projects, NGO coalition-building initiatives and public consultations.