On 25-27.06.2019, BRCT representatives participated in the fourth edition of the Local Development Forum held in Truskavets, Ukraine. The event, held under the slogan „Progress in the Carpathian region: partnership for development”, brought together representatives from different fields and types of organisations: governmental institutions, local public administrations, civil society, etc. Along with stakeholders from the Romania-Ukraine cross-border region, guests from Georgia, Germany and Slovakia also participated in the discussions. The opportunities offered by the Joint Operational Programme Romania - Ukraine 2014-2020, as well as the current state of implementation were presented to the audience during the panel on financing instruments for development projects in the Carpathian region.