The issuance of thematic bonds linked to sustainable development and result-oriented public-private partnerships are the most promising innovative tools for financing mine action in Ukraine.
This is stated in a report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) based on the results of a study commissioned by the Ministry of Economy. “Our partners estimate that USD 34 billion is needed to survey and demine the Ukrainian territory. This is a significant figure. The Government is working to reduce the cost of land clearance, in particular by introducing a demining market, using the latest technologies and domestic demining machinery and equipment.
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Source: GOV.UA
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