From 11 to 13 September, the High School became a platform for intensive professional development of heads of local state administrations, their first deputies and deputies. 35 participants successfully completed a general certificate programme aimed at enhancing their skills and readiness for effective management in difficult wartime conditions.

The programme covered a wide range of issues that are particularly relevant to local self-government under martial law. In particular, considerable attention was paid to:

• Provision of administrative services. The participants gained practical knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the smooth operation of administrative systems and provide quality services to the population in conditions of limited resources.
• Maintaining military records. New requirements and peculiarities of maintaining military records of conscripts, persons liable for military service and reservists, as well as issues of mobilisation readiness were considered.
• Education management. Participants discussed strategies to ensure the continuity of the educational process, psychological support, and adaptation to new realities.
• Countering disinformation. Modern tools and techniques for detecting and neutralising disinformation, as well as developing effective public relations strategies were presented.
• Preventing domestic violence. Participants learnt about the mechanisms for detecting and counteracting domestic violence, as well as the possibilities of providing assistance to victims.
• Communication with veterans. The participants discussed the issues of social adaptation of veterans, providing them with the necessary support and involving them in active public life.
• Preventing corruption. The participants deepened their knowledge of anti-corruption legislation and developed practical measures to ensure transparency and accountability in the activities of local authorities.

The knowledge and skills gained during the training will help them to perform their duties more effectively to ensure the stability and development of their communities.