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European Commission to contribute $21 mln to UNDP to remove debris, restore critical infrastructure in Ukraine
KYIV. Aug 18 (Interfax-Ukraine) – The European Commission will contribute $21 million to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to support the removal of debris, which often contains explosive ordnance, from collapsed infrastructure, buildings and housing, the EU Delegation to Ukraine press service said.
"The funds also will be used to identify, map and neutralize urgent environmental threats, and to help repair, restore, and/or procure strategic infrastructure elements in affected areas, such as transformers, heating substations, water pumps, heat and water supply pipes, water decontamination systems, and equipment for supplies of renewable energy," according to the statement.
UNDP interim Resident Representative in Ukraine Manal Fouani highlighted the timeliness of the support of the European Union through "this highly needed recovery project, especially in areas hosting large numbers of IDPs and/or families that are returning home."
In turn, Head of the EU Delegation to Ukraine, Ambassador Matti Maasikas, said that ensuring the wellbeing of the Ukrainian people as much as possible is very close to EU’s heart.
"Our support to the Ukrainian people in facing unspeakable suffering caused by Russia’s aggression is unwavering. The upcoming winter season will be very harsh and we need to do our utmost to make sure that people and the authorities have the necessary infrastructure operational," Maasikas said.
The project is an integrated part of the UNDP Resilience Building and Recovery Programme, launched by UNDP in April 2022 to support the Government of Ukraine to sustain essential governance structures for emergency response management, deliver vital public services, and protect livelihoods.
The project will also strengthen the capacities of relevant authorities to handle debris and decontaminated materials in a sustainable manner and to ensure the restoration essential utility infrastructure meets applicable EU standards and requirements as well as other international obligations in regard to climate change and carbon emissions.
