Decentralized water management boosts community self-sufficiency and local budgets.
The article discusses how international assistance is helping improve water supply and sewerage services in Ukraine. It looks at the challenges faced in providing clean water and the importance of public health. By analyzing the state of water in different regions, the article highlights the need for quality drinking water. Reforms in public administration and decentralization have led to improvements in water supply, with international aid playing a key role. Projects like the Ukrainian-Swiss DESPRO project are helping communities access clean water sustainably. Establishing communal enterprises or service cooperatives is seen as a way to better manage water services in local areas. Overall, the focus is on not just setting up water systems, but also ensuring their long-term maintenance and financial sustainability.