Focus on cooperation with regions: the Agency met with the Ambassador of Switzerland to Ukraine
The Regional Development Agency of Odesa Region held a working meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Switzerland to Ukraine Felix Baumann.
During the meeting, they discussed the implementation of Swiss projects in the region, current affairs and possible areas of cooperation.
The Agency is actively involved in three initiatives funded by the Swiss Government:
- Swiss-Ukrainian project DECIDE – decentralization and development of democratic education;
- EGAP program – e-governance and community engagement;
- UCORD project – cohesion and regional development.
The main focus of the meeting was on community support and business involvement in the recovery and development of the region’s economy.
Mr. Baumann emphasized that Switzerland is interested in cooperation with Ukrainian business and is considering the possibility of organizing a business delegation visit to Odesa region in 2026.
The Agency’s team presented:
- investment project portfolio and a catalog of public initiatives;
- work with communities and businesses;
- industrial parks and cluster initiatives;
- tools for attracting funds to the region.
The Ambassador praised the potential of Odesa region and expressed interest in the development of the cluster approach, which the Agency is actively implementing. Clusters can become a platform for partnership with Swiss business and the implementation of joint projects.
In addition to the meeting at the Agency, the Director of the Agency took part in a meeting at the Odesa Regional Military Administration, where he discussed with the Ambassador and representatives of the regional authorities ways to deepen cooperation and the problems faced by business in the region.
For the Agency, this meeting is another step towards strengthening international cooperation, attracting investment and building a sustainable economy in Odesa region.
