The issue of open data of local managers worries both the relevant community and representatives of local governments and is especially relevant in the context of digitalization.

In the event they shared their thoughts:

Inna Sklyar, Executive Director of the Kyiv Agglomeration Association, Expert of the Association of Ukrainian Cities.

Nadiya Babynska, expert on open data, access to public information, project manager, coordinator of the OpenUp community.

Olena Ogorodnik, Transparent Cities Program Manager.

Tetyana Avksentyuk, Head of the Information Support and Media Department of the Fastiv City Council.

Yuriy Kolotnytsky, Chief Specialist of the Economic Development Department of the Bila Tserkva City Council's Economic Department.

Mykhailo Korneev, Head of the Expert Group on Open Data of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine.

During the event, it was useful for students to learn about the experience of cities in public disclosure and work with open data, hear experts and discuss current challenges for local communities in this aspect.

The participation of students in the online forum was planned as part of the study of the discipline "Monitoring and evaluation of management activities" (course teacher and organizer Galina Myshenina).

The event is organized within the framework of the RAPID project, which is implemented with the support of the Press, Education and Culture Department of the US Embassy in Ukraine, as well as in partnership with the American Councils and the Open World Ukraine program.