Analytical Report

The specifics and complexity of risks in the conflict-affected regions require a clearly defined approach to risk and threat management. Moreover, within the decentralization reform, most of the functions related to ensuring public safety and security in territorial communities are transferred to the local self-government bodies. This particularly requires a clear division of roles and responsibilities as well as, importantly, a robust coordination mechanism between all relevant actors to manage risks and threats at all levels.

In light of this, a Risk and Threats Management Coordination Assessment was carried out to analyse the available mechanism of risk and threat management coordination in Ukraine, in general, and in the conflict-affected regions, in particular, and provide recommendations to develop a viable and effective risk management coordination mechanism in eastern Ukraine.