City Development Institute of Zaporizhzhia

What City Development Institute of Zaporizhzhia does

The City Development Institute of Zaporizhzhia (Комунальна установа «Інститут розвитку міста Запоріжжя» Запорізької міської ради) is a municipal institution established in 2022 under the Zaporizhzhia City Council, operating from 21 Nezalezhnoi Ukrainy St. in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine with a staff of approximately nine people. It functions as the official coordinating body between the Zaporizhzhia municipal administration and external stakeholders, including international organizations, sister cities, foreign governments, NGOs, and businesses. Its service portfolio centers on three operational areas: humanitarian aid coordination (including management of the city humanitarian hub since April 2023), development and management of municipal projects, and facilitation of international cooperation through the city's seven sister-city relationships (Lahti, Belfort, Birmingham, Linz, Oberhausen, Magdeburg, Ashdod) and partnerships with more than 30 international organizations.

The Institute does not develop proprietary technology and is explicitly classified as a non-technology coordination entity. Its digital footprint consists of a bilingual Ukrainian/English website (irmzp.org.ua), social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Telegram), and periodic publications including the 'Digest of Zaporizhzhia: Recovery & Development,' an 'Investment Portfolio of Zaporizhzhia' (2025), and an annual Activity Report. Its primary revenue stream is funding from the Zaporizhzhia City Council municipal budget, supplemented by international donor grants and in-kind humanitarian contributions (e.g., GIZ heating stoves, Oberhausen CT scanner, UNICEF hygiene kits). Services are provided free of charge to municipal and partner counterparties.

Operationally, the Institute sits at the intersection of wartime humanitarian logistics and postwar recovery planning. It channels partner support to communal institutions such as City Hospital No. 4 (which treats 11,000+ inpatients and 50,000 outpatients annually) and has signed memoranda of cooperation with academic actors such as Zaporizhzhia National University. Leadership is provided by Director Viktoriia Agientaieva. The organization is structurally dependent on the Zaporizhzhia City Council as both parent entity and primary budget source, with no external investors or venture capital backing.

Name

City Development Institute of Zaporizhzhia

Legal name

Комунальна установа "Інститут розвитку міста Запоріжжя" Запорізької міської ради

Website

https://irmzp.org.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The City Development Institute of Zaporizhzhia is a municipal institution under the Zaporizhzhia City Council that coordinates international partnerships, humanitarian aid (via the city humanitarian hub), and municipal development projects for the city of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine.

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Product category

Municipal Development Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (925120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Program & Project Implementation (TA Delivery) (BPADAEAA), Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH), Refugee, Migration & Displacement Support (BPAGABAH)

Keywords

• Municipal development services
• Humanitarian aid coordination
• International cooperation
• Sister city partnerships
• Post-war recovery projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Zaporizhzhia

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Budget Funding: Core operational funding from the Zaporizhzhia City Council as a communal municipal institution.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The institute is a municipal institution under the Zaporizhzhia City Council that coordinates humanitarian aid to vulnerable residents, manages international partnerships with sister cities and global organizations (including UN agencies, NGOs, and foreign municipalities), and develops municipal projects that support the city's wartime resilience and post-conflict recovery. It acts as the authorized bridge between the city government, local institutions such as hospitals and universities, and an international network of donors and partner cities.

Product overview

City Development Institute of Zaporizhzhia is a municipal institution providing coordination services rather than a technology product company. Its service portfolio centers on humanitarian aid coordination (managing the city's humanitarian hub and partner relations), municipal projects development (attracting funding for city initiatives), and international cooperation facilitation with sister cities and international organizations. The institution also publishes periodic reports including the Digest of Zaporizhzhia (recovery and development news), Investment Portfolio, and annual Activity Reports. These publications serve stakeholders and partners seeking information about the city's development and partnership opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Humanitarian Aid Coordination Coordination and delivery of humanitarian assistance to vulnerable Zaporizhzhia residents and to municipal institutions (such as hospitals and universities) on behalf of the city, in cooperation with international humanitarian partners.
• International Cooperation and Partnership Management Management of the city's international cooperation portfolio, including relationships with seven sister cities (Brest, Linz, Tampere, Nice, Kyoto, Oberhausen, Bilbao) and more than 30 international organizations such as UN agencies, NGOs, and foreign municipalities.
• Municipal Project Development Development and oversight of municipal projects supporting Zaporizhzhia's wartime resilience and post-conflict recovery, aligned with the priorities of the Zaporizhzhia City Council.
• Digest of Zaporizhzhia Periodic publication of the institute summarizing municipal developments, humanitarian activities, and international cooperation initiatives in Zaporizhzhia.
• Investment Portfolio of Zaporizhzhia Publication presenting investment opportunities and the city's economic positioning for prospective partners and investors.
• Activity Report Periodic report documenting the institute's activities, projects, and outcomes as a municipal development institution.
• Zaporizhzhia in Media Broadcasts Curated compilation of media appearances and broadcasts related to Zaporizhzhia, distributed as part of the institute's communications output.

Quantifiable outcome

• Operates city humanitarian hub since April 2023; coordinates aid from multiple international donors and twin cities.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and key.

• Ogre, LatviamajorOthers · 24 February 2022Ogre municipality has supported Ukraine since 2015, with assistance becoming systematic after February 24, 2022 through the involvement of local authorities, residents, businesses, and civil society. Working visit from December 14-17, 2024 focused on civil protection, municipal governance, and community support. Cooperation discussions covered energy efficiency, waste management, sustainable development, and infrastructure planning.
• Lahti, FinlandcoreOthersZaporizhzhia's first sister city partnership established in 1953. Lahti is the largest city in the Päijät-Häme region with 120,000 residents, located 100 km from Helsinki. Long-standing partnership with over 70 years of cooperation.
• Belfort, FrancecoreOthersSmall city of approximately 50,000 residents in the Franche-Comté region of Eastern France, near the border with Germany and Switzerland. Partnership established in 1967, making it one of Zaporizhzhia's oldest twin city relationships spanning over 55 years.
• Birmingham, United KingdomcoreOthersSister city partnership established in 1973, representing over 50 years of bilateral municipal relations between Zaporizhzhia and Birmingham.
• Linz, AustriacoreOthersTwin city partnership established in 1983, representing over 40 years of cooperation between Zaporizhzhia and Linz.
• Oberhausen, GermanycoreOthersTwin city partnership established in 1986. Oberhausen was among the first twin cities to express solidarity with Zaporizhzhia after the full-scale invasion (Feb 24, 2022) and sent the first humanitarian shipments in March 2022. Multiple joint healthcare projects implemented including CT scanner donation (2025-2026) and rehabilitation equipment under the Nakopa programme (summer 2025). Project funding from Engagement Global and German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
• Magdeburg, GermanycoreOthersTwin city partnership established in 2008. Magdeburg was among the first twin cities to express solidarity with Zaporizhzhia after the full-scale invasion and sent the first humanitarian cargo in March 2022.
• Ashdod, IsraelcoreOthersTwin city partnership established in 2011. Ashdod is one of Israel's major port cities. Partnership represents over a decade of bilateral municipal cooperation.
• UNDP UkrainekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey development partner cooperating with the Institute on resilience, recovery, and development projects for Zaporizhzhia.
• UNHCR (UN Agency for Refugees)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN Agency in Ukraine cooperating on refugee and displaced persons support. High-level visits included UNHCR High Commissioner Filippo Grandi visiting Zaporizhzhia in January 2023.
• IOM Ukraine (International Organization for Migration)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey international organization partner for migration and humanitarian support coordination in Zaporizhzhia.
• UNICEF UkrainekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivered humanitarian aid including hygiene kits and psychological support packages to Zaporizhzhia residents through Institute coordination.
• THW (German Federal Agency for Technical Relief)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman federal technical relief agency providing humanitarian support to Zaporizhzhia.
• GIZ GmbH (German Society for International Cooperation)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided humanitarian aid including 101 'Standart' 6kW heating stoves for medical facilities, social protection institutions, shelters, and educational establishments in 2023.
• USAID Democratic Governance East (DGL) and Civic Equality (CTU) ProjectsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSAID-funded projects 'Democratic Governance in Eastern Ukraine' and 'Strengthening Civil Society Trust' supporting governance and civil society development.
• Global Empowerment MissionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational humanitarian organization supporting Zaporizhzhia's recovery and resilience efforts.
• FHI 360majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational development organization cooperating with the Institute to identify community needs and implement support programmes for residents most affected by Russian aggression.
• Danish Refugee Council (DRC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates hotlines for legal aid in Zaporizhzhia covering disability documentation, missing persons, and social protection of children affected by hostilities.
• Blau-Gelbes KreuzmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian charitable organization providing humanitarian support to Zaporizhzhia.
• People in Need (Czech Republic)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech NGO 'People in Need' supporting humanitarian and development initiatives in Zaporizhzhia.
• Abruzzo Region, ItalymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian regional authority that sheltered Ukrainian families from temporarily occupied communities in 2022.
• Pomeranian Voivodeship and Gdańsk, PolandmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish regional government and city that donated two ambulances to Zaporizhzhia city hospitals in 2022-2023.
• Tyrol, AustriamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian region that responded to Zaporizhzhia's 'Ambulances for Zaporizhzhia' campaign in 2023.
• Via Stella Foundation, Sopot, PolandmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish foundation that purchased ambulances and generators for Zaporizhzhia in 2024.
• Ukrainian Action (UK/US)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBritish-American NGO providing medical and rescue equipment support to Zaporizhzhia hospitals since 2022.
• Engagement Global / SKEWkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman organization implementing the Nakopa programme 'Sustainable Municipal Development through Partnership Projects' that funded healthcare equipment for City Hospital No. 4, financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
• FederlegnoArredo (Italy)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of Italy's leading associations in woodworking, furniture production, architecture and design. Met with Institute in April 2026 to discuss recovery needs including repairs and furnishing of temporary accommodation, and creation of community spaces.
• Zaporizhzhia National UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of cooperation signed in January covering educational, scientific and international spheres. Includes international academic mobility, joint projects, exchange programmes, double-degree programmes with foreign universities, and collaboration with ZNU Design Department on urban navigation and accessibility.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mykolaiv City Development Agency: Ukrainian municipal agency supporting international cooperation and reconstruction initiatives for Mykolaiv, a southern Ukrainian port city facing similar wartime coordination demands.
• Kyiv City State Administration International Cooperation Office: Municipal structure coordinating international cooperation, humanitarian response, and recovery projects for Kyiv. Closely comparable scope and mandate, though at much larger scale.
• Lviv City Council International Cooperation Department: Ukrainian municipal body coordinating international partnerships, humanitarian aid, and reconstruction projects for Lviv. Operates with a similar mandate of bridging city government with international donors and sister cities during wartime.
• Kharkiv City Council International Department: Municipal coordinating body for international partnerships and humanitarian aid in Kharkiv, a frontline city with sister-city networks and UN agency partnerships analogous to Zaporizhzhia's.

Others

• GIZ Ukraine: German federal development agency working with Ukrainian municipalities on reconstruction and governance — both a partner to the Institute and a comparable ecosystem actor managing international cooperation for Ukrainian cities.
• Solidarités International Ukraine: International humanitarian NGO active in Ukraine coordinating municipal-level humanitarian aid delivery; comparable in operational focus on humanitarian hub coordination and partnership management with Ukrainian municipalities.
• People in Need (Czech Republic): Czech NGO listed as an active partner of the Institute, supporting humanitarian and development initiatives in Zaporizhzhia; comparable operational footprint in Ukrainian municipal humanitarian coordination.

Broad incumbents

• UNDP Ukraine Recovery Programme: Major UN agency partner driving Ukraine's reconstruction framework and partnering with municipalities on recovery projects; a strategic counterpart and broader incumbent in the same donor/coordination space.
• U-LEAD with Europe Programme: EU-funded programme supporting local government reform and capacity building across Ukrainian municipalities; interacts with similar donor ecosystems and operates adjacent to the Institute's municipal development mandate.
• Association of Ukrainian Cities: National umbrella organization supporting Ukrainian municipalities' international engagement, donor access, and capacity building — a broader incumbent that overlaps with the Institute's partnership-coordination role.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/irmzp_city
• Facebookfacebook.com/irmzpcity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/irmz
• Instagraminstagram.com/irmzpcity

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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