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Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.

This was announced by Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych during a press conference summarizing 2023.

The sister cities are Saint Helier from the British Isles, Norwegian Kristiansand, Danish Aalborg, and Durres in Albania.

In addition, a memorandum was signed in 2023 with the French association "Narbonne-Ukraine."

Thanks to strengthening international ties, Mykolaiv receives aid necessary for recovery after Russian shelling – our partners have already provided us with generators, transformer substations, medicines and medical equipment, passenger transport, and more.

"Last year, we signed a partnership agreement with the city of Saint Helier. And we immediately received generators and medical equipment," Oleksandr Sienkevych reported.

Overall, our friends have delivered 9 generators of various capacities, an optical coherence tomograph, and 3 anesthesia stations.

"During the meeting with the mayor, I informed them that we have water issues and need passenger transport. They then announced a fundraiser. And we received 6 buses purchased with funds from local businesses," the mayor of Mykolaiv shared.

Additionally, the Kristiansand community provided 2 transformer substations and hygiene supplies.

The "Narbonne-Ukraine" association provided significant aid. This includes 2 Renault Duster cars, 2 ambulances, 1 bus, and medical equipment.

"The 'Narbonne-Ukraine' association also provided bakery equipment. Thanks to this, we established a bakery at one of the municipal enterprises to bake social bread for Mykolaiv residents in need," added Oleksandr Sienkevych.

In collaboration with the public organization ANTS, the city received 6 vehicles for municipal services, pipes, and components for water supply network repairs. As the mayor noted, the aid was provided with the financial support of the Taiwanese government.

This year, Mykolaiv will continue to expand international cooperation.

"In 2024, partnership agreements are planned to be signed with the cities of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Kotka (Finland), and Bari (Italy)," said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

Mykolaiv received vehicles for municipal services and maintenance facilities. They were donated by the French association Narbonne-Ukraine as part of a memorandum of cooperation with our city.

Our city received 6 vehicles. They will be assigned to the municipal enterprises Mykolaivelectrotrans, ELU Avtodorog and Mykolaivpastrans, as well as to the TrO division.

As a reminder, Narbonne Ukraine has been providing important assistance to Mykolaiv since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. To strengthen cooperation, a memorandum of understanding and partnership was signed in 2023. The document envisages cooperation in humanitarian aid and economic development, education and healthcare, culture and art.
In total, Narbonne-Ukraine has donated 13 trucks with humanitarian aid, medical equipment, 17 vehicles, including ambulances, a bus, a fire and rescue vehicle, vehicles for public utilities, etc.

We are grateful to Narbonne Ukraine and all our friends who are helping Mykolaiv to survive these difficult times.

Effective, transparent, and accountable. The city strives to become a model for implementing integrity best practices in cooperation with the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative. One of these practices is the Integrity Assessment of the largest municipal enterprises.

Last year, at the mayor's initiative, we started analysing the first of them, Mykolaivvodokanal. Over the past six months, experts from Deloitte Ukraine assessed 87 indicators in 9 key areas of activity.

In particular, the following areas were analysed: General Management, Services, Communications, People, Corporate Governance, Ethical Aspects, Financial and Economic Block of Activities, Asset Management, and Public Procurement.

On 5 March, they presented the results of their work.

Opening the event, Ambassador of Denmark to Ukraine Ole Egberg Mikkelsen noted that this is an important project not only for Mykolaiv. Its implementation shows that the city authorities are really committed to increasing their openness and transparency. This is taken into account and highly appreciated by international donors with whom the city actively cooperates. In addition, such initiatives are important for Danish society as well - our friends can see that the assistance provided is used effectively and for the intended purpose.

"Some people say that Europe is tired of Ukraine. But this is definitely not true for Denmark. We have been helping, we are helping and we will continue to help. Mykolaiv can count on us,"

Ole Egberg Mikkelsen emphasised.

Allan Pag Christensen, Head of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative, said:

"The EUACI has been working with Mykolaiv since 2022. From the very beginning, we had a common goal to create best practices for recovery in Mykolaiv. The integrity assessment of Mykolaivvodokanal is not a coincidence. Everyone knows the problem of the lack of clean water in the city. That is why we understand the company will require major investments in the coming months and years. Many of them are likely to be financed by international donors. That is why a company like Mykolaivvodokanal needs to build trust and demonstrate integrity and transparency in its operations."

In his turn, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, stressed that the trust of the public and our partners is crucial. Therefore, the city is working to implement the world's best anti-corruption practices and change specific processes.

"We want to identify problem areas to improve the efficiency of our utility companies. We will consider all the recommendations and, together with our partners, develop a roadmap to minimise risks. Other utilities, such as Mykolaivelectrotrans and Mykolaivoblteploenergo, will follow the same path of transformation,"

said Oleksandr Sienkevych.

According to him, the task has been set to correct certain shortcomings no later than in 3 months.

"This is unstoppable. Those who are against the changes should not be part of our team,"

stressed Oleksandr Senkevych

According to the experts, Mykolaivvodokanal has significant potential for further development, performance improvement and implementation of best integrity practices.

The report is available in two languages - English and Ukrainian here.

In total, the company received 54 units of such parts. They are extremely necessary. Every day, Mykolaivvodokanal crews repair water and sewerage networks using this equipment.

We are grateful to our friends and partners for their help in difficult times!

Together to victory!

Help from partners. KP "Mykolaivvodokanal" received new emergency repair vehicles. 10 cars were purchased with the funds of the World Bank and with the assistance of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine.

This is modern technology. As the mayor Oleksandr Sienkovych noted, it greatly simplifies the difficult work of utility workers, because it is equipped with everything necessary to quickly repair water supply or sewage networks. There are generators, water pumps, welding units, tools, etc. All this is very necessary in the daily work of the company's specialists.

"Technology that comes to the enterprise not only facilitates the work of employees, but also makes it more efficient"

Oleksandr Sienkovych emphasized.

The mayor of Mykolaiv thanked our friends for their help.

"It is important to note that the Mykolaiv budget did not participate in this program. Funds that were raised for the purchase of machines, exclusively from the World Bank, our partners who help us endure this war. Special thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure, which initiated this program and helped the city: from the beginning to the arrival of the equipment."

said Oleksandr Sienkovych.

At the same time, he noted that the city will continue to work with partners to strengthen municipal utilities and improve the quality of services for Mykolaiv residents.

Mykolaiv is actively developing international cooperation. Every year, the number of our friends grows. Last year, our city signed partnership agreements with four European cities.