MKBT: Make Better is a hybrid organization in Bucharest, Romania, with the status of both an NGO and a consulting firm. With over 7 years of experience, MKBT provides technical assistance in local development to both public and private entities. Their focus is on urban development and regeneration, aiming to help cities in Romania become the best versions of themselves and the best places for their residents.

MKBT works closely with local communities, understanding their specific needs and challenges. They also recognize the interconnectedness of local and global challenges and provide solutions based on international best practices, leveraging local knowledge and resources in an integrated and sustainable manner. MKBT has collaborated with over 30 communities in Romania, supporting local authorities, NGOs, and companies to better understand and regenerate the communities they operate in.

They specialize in marginalized urban areas and “declining” cities, employing participatory planning and collaboration with the community to identify and solve problems. Their main areas of interest include housing, particularly informal settlements in Romania, and land management and brownfields, focusing on urban reconversion and improving urban spaces for better living and social inclusion. MKBT offers services to local authorities, companies, central authorities, and NGOs to develop and implement development and regeneration initiatives, improve decision-making processes, and contribute to community well-being