Mayor of Mykolaiv: The hardest part of being a mayor is the daily battle against temptation.
Podcast on frontline Mykolaiv: budget constraints, recovery efforts, international support, and resilience of the city during war.
School Meal Reform: Why upgrading school kitchens is not only – and not so much – about food
Podcast on school nutrition reform in Ukraine: modernization of kitchens, procurement transparency, and efficient use of public funds.
How does Ukraine’s State Audit Service operate during wartime?
Podcast on Ukraine’s State Audit Service: audits of recovery projects, procurement monitoring, and challenges in ensuring transparency during war.
On “indestructible hubs,” library reform, and Lenin
How a frontline city operates: Zaporizhzhia’s budget, business, shelters, and community resilience during war.
On War, Decentralization, and Bidding Farewell to the Soviet Past
How does decentralization work in wartime? What is life like for communities without “military” personal income tax?