Working discussions of the report findings with the Mena City community management team 

The expert team of the Institute for Budgetary and Socio-Economic Research held working discussions on the report analyzing the local budget with a focus on children's needs for specialists of the Menska City Territorial Community in Chernihiv Oblast.

During the meetings, the participants discussed tools for the effective use of budget funds, highlighted the community’s extensive network of social protection institutions, and noted the positive practice of developing specific local targeted programs aimed at children's interests. A list of recommendations was also provided.

Based on the prepared analytical report, a technical support plan will be developed for the community, which will include trainings, consultations, and analysis of local targeted programs.

The meetings were held as part of the implementation of the project "Improving Child-Focused Budgeting," carried out by the Institute for Budgetary and Socio-Economic Research at the request and with the support of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF Ukraine).