A large-scale international technical assistance project, the “Belgian Initiative to Support the Recovery of Ukraine” (BE-Relieve Ukraine), has officially launched in Ukraine. It is implemented by the Government of the Kingdom of Belgium through the development agency Enabel. The project beneficiaries are the Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education and Science, and the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine.

“BE-Relieve Ukraine is not just technical assistance. This project is aimed at a partnership between Ukraine and Belgium in the reconstruction of our country. The main principle of our cooperation is “To build back better”. BE-Relieve Ukraine will last until the end of 2028. During this time, Ukraine will receive 150 million euros from the Belgian Government, which will be directed to the restoration and support of critical infrastructure, preparation for winter, and the creation of an inclusive environment,” said Deputy Minister for Development of Communities and Territories Kostiantyn Kovalchuk.

The project will cover both the national level and specific regions. In particular, the Chernihiv and Kyiv regions, as well as the city of Kyiv, are among the project participants.

The main areas of the project:

• Modernization of energy infrastructure: implementation of decentralized heating and power supply systems, transfer of mobile boiler houses and generators.
• Healthcare and social protection: reconstruction of medical institutions, rehabilitation programs, inclusive services.
• Education and employment: updating the infrastructure of schools and vocational training, holding forums to increase interaction between business and education.
• Support for European integration: facilitating the implementation of reforms and strengthening ties with Belgian partners.

Priority activities include the transfer of 212 generators for educational institutions, mobile boilers for hospitals and utilities, and the repair of medical infrastructure.

The project is an example of the implementation of the TEAM EUROPE approach, which combines the efforts of European partners to support Ukraine in times of recovery and transformation.

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