The Diia Center project in Snovsk has become the winner of the international Partnership for Sustainability Award in the “Responsible Governance” category. The award is an annual initiative of the UN Global Compact in Ukraine and recognizes the best partnership projects in the fields of sustainable development and ESG.

This year, the UN Global Compact Ukraine team reviewed 150 applications from 22 countries worldwide. A total of 93 projects were selected for the final stage — a record number in the award’s history. The projects were evaluated by an independent international jury with participation of experts from leading global institutions.

“For us, the Diia Center is a response to the real need of small communities to have stable access to administrative services under any conditions — during blackouts or crises. We deliberately built a model in Snovsk that works for people and for the team. The fact that this approach has received international recognition confirms that the solution is right and can be scaled to other communities,” said Yuliia Masliana, EGAP Program Regional Coordinator in Chernihiv Oblast.

The Diia Center in Snovsk is a model service space where technology is applied thoughtfully and practically — to improve working conditions for staff and enhance the quality of services for residents. The center is located in a border community in northern Chernihiv Oblast, just 23 kilometers from the state border, where stable access to administrative services is critically important.

The center is modern, accessible, and energy independent. For visitors, it offers an electronic queue system, a self-service area, a comfortable waiting zone, and free Wi-Fi 24/7. Safe and functional conditions for daily work have been created for the team.

Today, the Diia Center in Snovsk has already become a model for other communities. It is regularly presented to local self-government bodies, heads of administrative service centers, and CDTOs during профильні events and forums.

The Diia Center in Snovsk was established within EGAP Program, implemented by East Europe Foundation with the support of Switzerland 🇨🇭.