From concept to delivery
Preparing project concepts, building teams and consortia, and setting up the processes needed to deliver results successfully.
Connecting municipalities, experts and partners across three countries.
Mayors of Slovakia (Slovak–Czech Mayors' Alliance) is a non-governmental organisation that connects municipalities, experts and partners from Slovakia, Czechia and Ukraine.
Our ambition is that cooperation between municipalities does not end with formal meetings.
It should bring concrete opportunities – new contacts, meaningful projects, funding, testing solutions in practice and measurable improvements in public services.
We were created from the conviction that cities and municipalities face similar challenges today: pressure on budgets, the need to modernise services, to increase resilience to crises, to work with data and technologies, and at the same time to sustain community life and quality of life in their territories.
We build a stable network of cooperation based on trust, shared experience and long-term partnerships with practical impact.
Four areas where we move an intention into delivery.
Consulting and shared experience
We provide consultations, share experience and deliver relevant information to support decision-making by municipalities, partners and clients.
Data and technology
We support the adoption of modern solutions including work with data and technologies, validation in real conditions, and scaling what works to further municipalities.
Resilience and recovery
We help cities and regions increase their resilience to crises and prepare for recovery where it makes sense and is feasible.
Three countries, one network.
Under a mandate from the Ukrainian Mayors' Club platform we are responsible for cooperation covering Slovakia and Czechia.
Choose a country on the map.
Slovakia
We operate as the Klub starostov pre partnerstvo platform. We connect municipalities with companies, experts and public institutions and help them turn intentions into something deliverable.
Czechia
The Slovak–Czech space has natural ties – similar competencies of local governments, a shared history and compatible experience. That makes it the fastest route for transferring proven solutions.
Ukraine
Ukraine enters this cooperation mainly through municipal partnerships, reconstruction and resilience building – where it makes sense to combine solidarity with a systemic approach, know-how and project management.
The people behind the organisation
Alexander Sirko
President of Mayors of Slovakia · Adviser to the Chairman of ZMOS on Slovak–Ukrainian Cooperation at the Level of Towns and Municipalities
Leads the strategic direction of the non-governmental organisation, develops international partnerships and represents Mayors of Slovakia externally. Coordinates cross-border cooperation between municipalities, public administration, experts and entrepreneurs in Slovakia, Czechia and Ukraine. Connects the needs of towns and municipalities with relevant partners and project opportunities as adviser to the chairman of ZMOS on Slovak–Ukrainian cooperation. Sees to it that the organisation’s initiatives work towards concrete and transparent results that are sustainable in the long term.
Juraj Svrček
Secretary and Vice-President for Schools and Education
Ensures the operational, administrative and financial functioning of the non-governmental organisation and the translation of decisions into everyday practice. Oversees cross-border cooperation in the school system, education and skills development. Connects municipalities, schools, expert institutions and business partners in preparing projects and pilot solutions for settings both in Slovakia and abroad. Draws on experience in management, consultancy, economics, analytics and artificial intelligence to set up processes, partnerships and measurable outputs effectively.
Ján Bačko
Vice-President for Digitalisation, Innovation and Information Systems
Oversees the expert direction of the non-governmental organisation in the areas of digitalisation, innovation and information systems. Connects the needs of municipalities and public administration with technology and business partners in cross-border cooperation. Contributes to preparing solutions for the modernisation of public services, working with data, secure digital communication and the practical use of artificial intelligence. Makes sure that technologies deliver clear benefits, are usable in operation and support the transparent and efficient functioning of institutions.
Elena Valenteje
Vice-President for Public Administration and Regional Development
Oversees the non-governmental organisation’s cooperation with municipalities and public administration and helps identify the specific needs of towns, municipalities and regions. Contributes to preparing cross-border initiatives, municipal projects and partnerships with the expert and business communities. Brings first-hand experience of the workings of local government, public services and the development of local communities as mayor of the municipality of Radobica. Makes sure that the solutions being prepared match the real conditions of the area and bring practical benefit to residents.