Yuri Tretyak is a seasoned professional with expertise in regional and local economic development. With a background in international economic relations, Yuri has made significant contributions to the field through his roles in various organizations. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the National Association of Regional Development Agencies of Ukraine and has previously held positions such as Technical Team Leader at GOPA Consultants and Executive Director at NARDA. Yuri's experience encompasses a wide range of projects focusing on civil society, sustainable regional and local development, urban and rural development, and public administration in transition countries. His educational background includes studies at the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv and additional courses at prestigious institutions in the Czech Republic, the USA, Israel, and Italy. Moreover, Yuri is multilingual, being fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, and English.