Vienna, 31 October 2024 - The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany (BMZ) is providing an additional EUR 2.4 million to support the project Green industrial recovery through community-based development in Ukraine as part of the UNIDO Green industrial recovery programme for Ukraine 2024-2028.
The signing ceremony took place in Vienna on 31 October and was attended by UNIDO Director General Gerd Müller, the Permanent Representative of Germany to UNIDO Rüdiger Reiner Bohn and Oleksandr Oborskyi from the Permanent Mission of Ukraine to UNIDO.
During the signing ceremony, Ambassador Bohn remarked: "Ukrainian communities have borne the direct impact of war and destruction, but they also hold the key to recovery. By working at the local level, we empower communities to shape their future. This project will provide critical support to local authorities, equipping them with the skills and resources needed to advance green industrial growth."
Jointly implemented by the Government of Ukraine and UNIDO, the Green industrial recovery programme supports the development of a resilient, green and sustainable industrial sector in Ukraine. The programme focuses on creating opportunities for people, supporting businesses, attracting investment and fostering green economic growth. Through close collaboration with development and funding partners, including Germany, UNIDO delivers impactful projects across all thematic areas of its work through a strategic approach and integrated technical cooperation portfolio.
Director General Müller noted, "This project marks another milestone in UNIDO and Germany's efforts to support sustainable industrial development and assist the people of Ukraine during these challenging times. UNIDO stands ready to join forces with our partners and provide Ukraine with the needed support for a green industrial recovery."
Activities under the new project will build on the achievements of the initial BMZ-UNIDO cross-sectoral project phase, which established the analytical and regulatory framework for UNIDO's operations in Ukraine. Within this cooperation, UNIDO conducted a comprehensive industrial diagnostic study of Ukraine, mapped the use of artificial intelligence across key sectors, developed a national framework of standards and technical regulations for Ukraine's green reconstruction and applied a strategic approach for transitioning to a circular economy.
The new project will strengthen the capacity of public sector and governmental institutions at both national and municipal levels to support green industrial recovery. By engaging regional development coordinators, this initiative aims to enhance the role of Ukrainian communities as drivers of sustainable development and inclusive growth.
The project will also cooperate with the United Nations Environment Programme to support new joint sustainable development initiatives in the Carpathian region, as part of the joint declaration between UNIDO and the Secretariat of the Carpathian Convention signed in 2023.
Oleksandr Oborskyi, First Secretary of Ukraine's Permanent Mission to UNIDO, concluded: "Faced with harsh realities, our people, entrepreneurs and industry leaders are determined for peace and swift recovery. We are grateful to Germany as a key donor to this project and to UNIDO for its active and consistent engagement in Ukraine, from the transfer of advanced technologies and the improvement of environmental performance among Ukrainian enterprises to empowering women and youth and creating jobs."
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