The Ukrainian government and the United Nations have signed a large-scale Framework Program for Cooperation for 2025–2029, entitled “Partnership for Recovery and Development.” This document serves as the main roadmap for joint work over the next five years and marks the transition from emergency response to the challenges of war to long-term planning for sustainable development. The strategy covers four key areas, each with a clearly defined budget and objectives aimed at ensuring that no vulnerable group is left behind.
Billions in investments in the economy and demining
The most resource-intensive area of the program is inclusive and environmentally friendly economic recovery, which is estimated to require $1.94 billion in funding over five years. As of the second quarter of 2025, donors have already provided $883 million to achieve these goals. The lion’s share of efforts will be directed toward humanitarian demining, which will allow farmers to safely return to cultivating their land and restore the agricultural potential of the regions.
The program also focuses on supporting small and medium-sized businesses, developing entrepreneurial initiatives, and creating new jobs, particularly in the field of green technologies. An important aspect is the implementation of energy-efficient solutions in industry. A prime example of such modernization is Trivium Packaging Ukraine in Bila Tserkva, which, with the support of UNIDO, began to use waste heat for its own needs, significantly reducing energy costs. Investments will also go towards rebuilding damaged energy and transport infrastructure according to the principle of “better than it was.”
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Financing social capital and medicine
The second priority in terms of funding is human welfare, for which $1.63 billion is planned to be allocated. Currently, $265 million in funding has been confirmed. These funds will go towards repairing medical facilities, expanding access to primary care, and, critically, scaling up mental health and psychosocial support services for war victims.
The education component involves setting up safe learning spaces and bomb shelters to bring children back to face-to-face learning, as well as developing vocational and technical education for the needs of the labor market. Social services continue to focus on families in difficult circumstances. For example, thanks to UNICEF’s “Better Care for Every Child” program, mothers receive assistance to bring their children back from boarding schools to their families and find stable employment. A separate emphasis is placed on restoring water supply and hygiene systems in the communities that have suffered the most damage.
Rule of law and environmental safety
The program allocates $432 million to strengthen state institutions, justice, and civic participation, of which $121 million has already been received. The funds will be used for the digitization of public services, anti-corruption measures, and judicial reform. Particular attention is paid to the protection of human rights and the documentation of war crimes, including conflict-related sexual violence.
The environmental component, which requires $353 million in funding, focuses on demining and clearing war debris. $70 million has already been committed to ecosystem restoration and climate adaptation projects. Support is also provided to small households in remote areas.
International support coalition
The implementation of this ambitious program has been made possible by a broad coalition of international partners. The list of the top 15 donors financing Ukraine’s recovery through UN mechanisms includes Japan, Germany, Norway, the European Union, and Sweden. Denmark, South Korea, the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands are also making significant contributions. This support not only allows for a response to urgent humanitarian needs, but also lays the foundation for Ukraine’s economic growth and European integration.
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