Developing a Veterans' Policy (UAZVL0002)

Commitment ID

UAZVL0002

Commitment Title

Developing a Veterans' Policy

Problem

Zviahel is already home to more than 15,000 veterans (out of a total population of about 62,000). The number of veterans is growing every day.
In today's environment, veterans require increased attention in order to reintegrate them into active social life.

This is a complex and multifaceted process that includes adaptation to civilian life, integration into society and recovery from the war experience.

Status quo

The city authorities play an important role in supporting veterans by organising meetings, events, and inspiring opportunities for self-realisation. Respect for experience can be expressed through social initiatives, cultural projects, and involvement in public processes.

Action

This initiative aims to establish a strong partnership between veterans and local authorities, ensuring their social well-being, professional advancement, and active participation in local decision-making.

Actions:
- Establishing a Veterans' Advisory Board
- Creating Veteran Community Space

Performance indicators:
The decision of the executive committee approved the composition of the veterans' council at the Zviahel City Council from among veterans and their family members, representatives of public and volunteer organizations, and approved the Regulations on its activities.

Established Veteran Space: Created veteran space to facilitate the reintegration of veterans into society. These spaces are actively used, and their reach continues to grow.

How will the commitment contribute to solving the public problem described above?

To empower veterans and their families by:
Promoting veterans participation in local veterans' policy development and implementation.
Facilitating veterans integration into society.
Encouraging veterans active involvement in community development.
Recognizing veterans contributions to the nation's defense.

What long-term goal as identified in your Open Government Strategy does this commitment relate to?

Empowered Veterans: Created a supportive environment for veterans and their families to participate in local veterans' policy development and implementation.
Enhanced Social Integration: Facilitated the integration of veterans into society.
Active Community Involvement: Promoted the active participation of veterans in community development.
Established Veteran Space: Created a dedicated veteran space in the Zviahel community.
Strong Partnerships: Fostered a collaborative relationship between veteran organizations and local authorities.
Transparent and Inclusive Decision-Making: Increased transparency and inclusivity in decision-making processes affecting veterans.
Veteran Input and Influence: Ensured that veterans' voices are heard and their interests are considered in local programs and budgets.

Primary Policy Area

Civic Space

Primary Sector

Cross-sectoral

What OGP value is this commitment relevant to?