Ukraine needs at least 34 billion dollars for demining of territories


The Minister of Economy of Ukraine said that $34 billion is needed to survey and demine the territories. The government is working to reduce the cost of the process and introduce innovative approaches to financing, including the issuance of thematic bonds.

At least 34 billion dollars are needed to survey and demine the territories of Ukraine. This was stated by the Minister of Economy of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko. The Ministry of Economy emphasizes that the most promising innovative tools for financing mine action in Ukraine are the issuance of thematic bonds tied to sustainable development.

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