Ukraine has completed two new steps of the Ukraine Facility plan: what has changed
Kyiv • UNN
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved strategies for reforming psychoneurological institutions until 2034 and developing border infrastructure until 2030. Both documents are part of the Ukraine Facility Plan.
Two more steps of the Ukraine Facility Plan have been completed, the Ministry of Economy reported on Thursday, UNN reports.
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"On December 24, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the Strategy for Reforming Psychoneurological and Other Residential Institutions until 2034 and the Strategy for the Development of Border Infrastructure with the EU and the Republic of Moldova until 2030. These two strategic documents are also steps of the Ukraine Facility Plan," the ministry said.
Measures of the Ukraine Plan approved by the government:
- Strategy for reforming psychoneurological and other residential institutions and deinstitutionalization of care for adults with disabilities and older people until 2034. An operational action plan for the implementation of the strategy in 2025-2027 was also approved. The document envisages the development of social services and support for people with increased needs to ensure their ability to live independently in the community and prevent institutionalization.
- Strategy for the Development and Construction of Border Infrastructure with EU Member States and Moldova until 2030. The strategy envisages the reconstruction of checkpoints on the border with Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania, the creation of a network of service zones, and the simplification of border crossing procedures (digitalization and joint control) in accordance with EU standards.
For reference
In accordance with the Ukraine Plan, the Ministry of Economy has been appointed as the sole national coordinator of the Ukraine Facility program. The Ministry continues to monitor the implementation of the Plan and prepares quarterly reports for the European Commission.
Ukraine Facility is the EU's financial support program for Ukraine. Over the period of 2024-2027, 50 billion euros from the EU will be allocated to finance the state budget, stimulate investment, and provide technical support for the program.
The Ukraine Facility Plan is a technical document required to implement the EU's financial support program for Ukraine. The plan envisages the implementation of reforms that will lay the foundation for further economic recovery and development and Ukraine's integration into the EU.
