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Ukraine's recovery shifts toward human-centered priorities as war reshapes reconstruction models, study finds
Ukraine's approach to rebuilding war-damaged territories is increasingly centered on housing, social protection, healthcare, and other human needs, diverging from traditional post-conflict recovery models, according to a study by a group of Ukrainian researchers published in the European Journal of Sustainable Development.
Ukraine targets full EU alignment for banks and insurers by 2028
Ukraine aims to align its banking and insurance sectors with European Union regulations by 2028 as part of its bid to join the bloc, despite the challenges posed by Russia's ongoing invasion, National Bank of Ukraine Governor Andriy Pyshnyi told Reuters in an interview. Ukraine's banking
War-related pollution threatens drinking water in southern Ukraine, study finds
Military activity has significantly degraded surface water quality in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, raising concerns that key rivers and canals used for drinking water and irrigation could become unsafe for human consumption, according to new research. A study by a group of Ukrainian scientists found an increase in concentrations
Ukraine deeply integrated with EU but missing higher-value industrial opportunities - UNIDO
Ukraine is already closely connected to the European Union's economy, research community, and industrial sector, but it is not yet getting the full benefit of those ties, according to a recent report by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). The study found that the EU accounts for
Ukraine, Switzerland launch local recovery governance project
Ukraine's finance ministry and Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) have signed a memorandum of understanding to launch the Fiscal Governance for Local Reconstruction and Recovery (FG4R) project. The four-year initiative aims to strengthen public financial management at national and local levels to support
Ukraine receives €236 million loan under World Bank's PEACE project
Ukraine has received €236 million in loan financing under the World Bank's Public Expenditures for Administrative Capacity Endurance (PEACE) project, Ukraine's finance ministry said. The funding was extended by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) under a guarantee from the Swedish government, the finance
EU releases €2.8 billion to Ukraine under reform-linked funding program
The European Commission disbursed nearly €2.8 billion to Ukraine on Monday to help finance the state budget and maintain public services as the country continues to defend itself against Russia's invasion.
EBRD governors reaffirm Ukraine as top priority, pledge continued reconstruction support
The governors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) reaffirmed Ukraine as the bank's top priority, pledging continued support for the country during the war and its future reconstruction, while also backing increased assistance for economies affected by conflict in the Middle East.
Switzerland launches CHF 50 million call for private-sector reconstruction projects in Ukraine
Switzerland has launched a new call for investment projects involving Swiss companies in Ukraine, making up to 50 million Swiss francs ($61 million) available to help finance reconstruction and economic recovery efforts, the Swiss government said on May 28. The initiative targets Swiss companies with an established presence in Ukraine