On 9 November 2026, the closing event of the project “Together for Iskar District: Participation, Dialogue and Solutions” took place at the Iskar Cultural Centre in Sofia. As part of the program, Ivan Nachev, Executive Director of the Bulgarian School of Politics “Dimitry Panitza”, presented the project’s main activities and results. He highlighted the progress made in promoting civic participation, improving dialogue between the local administration and residents and creating opportunities for citizens to become more actively involved in local decision-making processes.
The event was also attended by Boris Tsvetkov, Deputy Mayor of Iskar District, who answered questions from citizens. The discussion provided an opportunity for direct dialogue on current issues affecting the district, allowing residents to raise concerns, ask questions and exchange views with a representative of the local administration.
Among the project’s key activities was a series of public discussions held in different neighbourhoods and settlements across Iskar District. These meetings enabled citizens to raise everyday concerns, share proposals and discuss possible solutions with the district administration.
The project also included a survey on public attitudes, needs and civic participation in the district, involving 431 respondents. The resulting analysis identified the main concerns and expectations of residents and outlined recommendations for improving local governance and civic participation.
In addition, training sessions were organised for citizens on public speaking and digital citizenship, as well as specialised training for representatives of the district administration on working with vulnerable groups and crisis communication.
The project “Together for Iskar District: Participation, Dialogue and Solutions”, implemented with the financial support of Sofia Municipality – Europe 2026 Program by the Bulgarian School of Politics “Dimitry Panitza”, in partnership with Iskar District and the “Elin Pelin – 1926” Community Centre in Busmantsi.
