Welcome

Welcome to the Integrated Management System for Russian Cities - MATRUSCHKA website. Matruschka aims at strengthening the capacity of local authorities and developing their city planning process. It contributes to the development of a solid foundation within local authorities upon which long-term planning decisions can be made to support sustainable development. Both EU and Russian cities will either initiate or further elaborate their Integrated Management Systems around a chosen theme.

Improved communication which is a focus of the project is crucial to guarantee a smooth information flow in the municipality between stakeholders. MATRUSCHKA helps cities to address all dimensions of sustainable development by integrating participatory approach into planning processes. This is done through exchanging know-how and increasing networking.

The Matruschka with a total budget of 725 000 euro will be realised over two years May 2007-April 2009.

The project is funded by BSR INTERREG III B Neighbourhood Programme, TACIS, the Finnish Ministry of Environment and the partner cities.

For further information please contact Ms Stella Aaltonen, Project Coordinator. E-mail: firstname.surname(at)ubc.net, tel: +358 2 262 3171 and mobile: +358 44 9075 983.

Postal address:
Union of the Baltic Cities Environment and Sustainable Development Secretariat
Vanha Suurtori 7
FIN-20500 TURKU, Finland

Keep a look out for the interesting developments of the project!