Soul of soil

This project aims to draw attention to the problem of Ukraine's territory being contaminated with mines and other explosive devices, explain how this affects Ukraine's economy and global food security.

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UNDP Recovery Framework

The war in Ukraine is inflicting immense human suffering and devastating communities. UNDP teams are on the ground, working in partnership with the Government of Ukraine to save lives and support relief efforts.

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From Kharkiv to the global market

Ukrainian Knitwear Brand Bets on Exports

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Driving ambitions

How Ukrainian women in a frontline town facing a lack of male workers are taking over as tractor drivers

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Seven inspiring stories of people who acquired digital skills at an older age

In this article, we feature inspiring stories about people who underwent digital literacy training at Digital Education Hubs in their local libraries.

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"I Want to Change": How Youth Councils are growing stronger and revitalising communities

This article explains what youth councils are, how they can become agents of change in the community, and describes the Dialogues of Victory initiative.

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Journalism that can save lives: The story of a Ukrainian reporter from frontline Mykolaiv

Read about Olena Kozubovska's choice to work in a frontline city, warning others of danger, and the dreams that motivate her to get up in the morning.

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Solar panels, cheese, and Carpathian meadows

Just like centuries ago, Yasinia still holds sacred the traditions of sheep farming and dairy production right on the meadow. However, only a few shepherds work today not for a fee but according to customs.

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Our mission

UNDP’s mission in Ukraine is to support the country’s resilience in the face of war and to promote a fully inclusive, digital and sustainable recovery.

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Report
Updated Ukraine Recovery and Reconstruction Needs Assessment

This third Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA3) takes stock of almost two years of the ongoing war, estimating damage and losses along with recovery and reconstruction needs for 10 years

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Assessment of the Impact of the War on Micro-, Small-, and Medium-sized Enterprises in Ukraine

This assessment provides a snapshot on the status of MSMEs as of the end of 2023 and includes a comprehensive analysis of the impact of war and challenges faced by MSMEs in Ukraine in the ensuing period and highlighting their resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity.

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Towards a Green Transition of the Energy Sector in Ukraine

The UNDP report, Towards a Green Transition of the Energy Sector of Ukraine, is a successor to the 2022 Ukraine Energy Damage Assessment, a comprehensive study jointly prepared by UNDP and the World Bank.

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How teenagers can use state e-services: UNDP and Diia.Education present a new series for those who have turned 14

In order to help teenagers understand how the Diia e-governance portal works now that it is available to them a new educational series were presented.

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UNDP, Japan, Sweden enhance psychological support for Ukrainian emergency responders

The training series is designed to strengthen the SESU’s response capabilities, recognizing the crucial role psychological resilience plays in both individual…

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‘Fashion Space for All: Adaptive Clothing Design’ brings inclusive fashion to the forefront

This initiative brings together influential voices from the fashion industry, disability advocates, and individuals with lived experiences to focus on the…

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EU and UNDP restore Serhiivskyi Lyceum in Odesa Oblast, enabling students from 12 communities to attend school in person

Serhiivskyi Lyceum is the first of three educational facilities in Odesa Oblast planned for retrofitting as part of the project.

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Government and business build partnership at third Export Forum of Rivne Region

The main goal of the forum was to improve cooperation between the government and businesses on promoting exports during wartime.

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About Ukraine

41.1 million

Population

(Ukraine's State Statistics Service, 1 February 2022)

6.2 million

refugees

from Ukraine recorded globally.

(UNHCR , 23 August 2023)

5.4 million

IDPs

(IOM, 23 January 2023)

45%

of the population

belongs to at least one vulnerable group.

(Human Impact Assessment 2022)

$411 billion

is now needed to rebuild and recover Ukraine from the full-scale Russian invasion.

(Ukraine’s second Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA)

By 29.1%

declined Ukraine's gross domestic product (GDP ) in 2022.

(Ukraine's State Statistics Service)

77 of 162

countries

Gender Inequality Index
(HDR 2021-22)

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