UNDP and the Netherlands forge $10 million partnership for mine action in Ukraine


In a landmark development for Ukraine’s recovery and safety, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Kingdom of the Netherlands announce a new partnership, marked by acontribution of $10 million towards mine action in Ukraine.

The initiative will focus on accelerating the clearance of landmines using state-of-the-art technology and bolstering Ukraine’s capacity to manage mine action operations. The State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU) is currently augmenting its mine action teams, with a substantial portion of their equipment – approximately 80 percent – being funded through initiatives supported by the UNDP.

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Source: UNDP