The Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works (MRDPW) is a leading institution in the executive branch that coordinates and manages strategic regional development processes in the country.
The ministry's leadership includes Minister Ivan Ivanov and three deputy ministers: Vesselina Terziyska, Yura Vitanova, and Dora Yankova. They are responsible for various areas of regional policy and infrastructure development.
The structure of the MRDPW encompasses multiple expert and advisory councils, including the Public Council, Regional Policy Council, and National Expert Council for Coordinating the Implementation of Various Strategic Plans.
Among the main programs and initiatives of the ministry are "Regional Development" for the period 2021-2027, Operational Program "Regions in Growth" and numerous international territorial cooperation programs.
The ministry actively works on European and national projects related to regional development, energy efficiency, housing policy, and sustainable urban development.
Priority areas include support for sustainable energy renovation of residential and non-residential building stock, green mobility, construction of treatment plants, and digital transformation of the construction sector.
MRDPW manages important information systems such as the Unified Public Register for Spatial Planning, National Register of Settlements, and Geographic Information System.
The ministry is also responsible for administrative-territorial structure, local self-government, and decentralization, working closely with European institutions and local authorities.
Strategic documents include the European Charter of Local Self-Government, national strategies for regional development, and territorial cooperation programs.
Access to information, anti-corruption measures, and open governance are among the key principles that MRDPW follows in its activities.
The ministry has modern communication channels, including an official website, opportunities for administrative services, and various registers for transparency and efficiency.