Since 2020, the Rivne region in North-West Ukraine has been the site of an exciting new experiment. Building off the EU's Smart Specialisation policy, local stakeholders are working in partnership with experts from the European Training Foundation (ETF) to identify the new skills and new approaches to human capital development required to transform Rivne's woodworking industry into a true global player. Inaugurated at a two-day virtual meeting on 10 and 11 February 2021, this joint effort will h...