Research and
Development Center
BORDERLAND
We contribute to the development of civil society by analyzing the processes of decentralization and European integration of Ukraine, as well as related processes.
Geographically bordering 4 EU member states, we focus on the study of cross-border political processes and other forms of cooperation.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER BORDERLAND
Research and Development Center Borderland is an independent non-profit research and development center that works on the development of civil society by analyzing the processes of decentralization and European integration of Ukraine, with an emphasis on their impact on cross-border political processes with neighboring EU member states.
Being located in a border region bordering 4 member states of the European Union, we organically focus our activities around research and deepening cross-border cooperation with neighboring countries.
The focus of our work is the analysis and research of political and social processes at the local, regional and national levels that affect cross-border cooperation between Ukraine and the neighboring countries of the European Union.
Mission
To promote the European integration of Ukraine through the study of cross-border political processes and further public communication of the results, primarily in the areas of regional international cooperation, cultural and information policy regarding them, information security, and in the field of civil society development.
Vision
The high quality of analytical studies of regional players contributes to the development of the political culture of civil society and, accordingly, to the improvement of local and regional political processes with a potential impact on national level processes.
Values
Openness and publicity
Trust in the organization is important for us. Our activities are open and transparent to the public. We are determined to have a constructive dialogue with interested parties.
Impartiality
We do not adapt the results of our research to the interests of political parties or specific politicians, business structures or other interested parties.
Academic integrity
In our activities, we adhere to high academic standards thanks to scientific methodology, objectivity, empirical evidence and principles of integrity.
Responsibility
We maintain high quality in conducting research and make efforts to effectively communicate results to stakeholders.
Creativity
We are committed to using new and useful approaches to selecting topics and methodologies for our research.
Principles
The organization was created and operates on the principles of voluntariness, equality of its members, self-government, free choice of the territory of activity, equality before the law, lack of property interest of members, humanity, transparency, non-discrimination, openness and publicity.
The activities of the Organization have a public nature, which is manifested in its interaction with state authorities, local self-government bodies, enterprises, institutions, organizations of various forms of ownership, establishment of partnership relations with other public organizations, movements, funds registered in Ukraine or abroad, citizens of Ukraine, foreigners and/or stateless persons.
The main document that governs the NGO in its activities is the Charter of the organization approved and adopted at the founding meeting.
Our team
Liudmyla KOLKA
Chairman of the Board
Oksana SVIEZHENTSEVA
Deputy Chairman of the Board
Leonid ILKO
Deputy Chairman of the Board
Oleksii SHAFRANYOSH
Member of the Board
RESEARCH
The main areas of activity of the research and development center BORDERLAND are:
Decentralization processes;
European integration processes;
Cross-border cooperation;
Development of civil society.
OUR PARTNERS
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CONTACTS
Location
Working hours
ngo.borderland@gmail.com
Uzhgorod, Transcarpathian region, Ukraine
MON – FRI FROM 09:00 TO 17:00
EN 
UK