DREAM Academy is the training and capacity-building unit of the DREAM Project Office under the Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine. Its mission is to strengthen the capacity of public sector professionals to effectively manage public investments at all levels — from local communities to central government.
Areas of activity
Training and capacity building
DREAM Academy delivers practical training sessions, webinars, and workshops for representatives of ministries, communities, and regions. Training programmes combine the methodological foundations of the Public Investment Management (PIM) reform with hands-on work in the DREAM system, covering strategic investment planning, project preparation and appraisal, portfolio formation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
Guidelines and digital learning materials
The Academy develops digital content, methodological guidance, and step-by-step instructions to support correct data structuring, reduce errors, and facilitate efficient use of the system.
Expert community
DREAM Academy facilitates a professional Facebook community that brings together experts, public authorities, and practitioners involved in PIM processes. The community provides a space for peer-to-peer exchange, discussion of practical challenges, and access to professional support at all stages of public investment management.
Regional centres of expertise
Knowledge scaling is ensured through a network of regional partners, including Regional Development Agencies. Activities include training of trainers, mentoring support, and the development of standard training programmes, modules, and learning materials aimed at strengthening the capacity of communities and regions.
AI-powered support in DREAM
DREAM Academy contributes to the development of an interactive knowledge base for the DREAM large language model (LLM). This enables the future integration of an intelligent assistant into the system interface to provide timely user support and, over time, assistance with feasibility studies and project appraisal.
Learning platform
The academy.dream.gov.ua platform serves as a single access point to:
- a knowledge base with methodological guidance, detailed instructions, and recordings of completed training sessions, updated in line with system development;
- an events calendar with information on upcoming training activities and registration options;
- access to the DREAM Academy professional community on Facebook.
Impact in 2025
- 56 training events covering all stages of public investment management
- Over 21,000 professionals trained across communities, regions, and national institutions
- Average quality rating of 4.86 out of 5, based on participant feedback
DREAM Academy operates under the Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine with operational support from Open Contracting Partnership, within the Digitalisation for Growth, Integrity and Transparency (DIGIT) Project, implemented by Eurasia Foundation and funded by UK Dev.
