08:11 AM • 16944 views12:00 PM • 8922 views12:00 PM • 9240 viewsDecember 8, 03:38 PM • 15462 viewsOne of Brovary's critical infrastructure facilities has received a new powerful generator, the mayor said.
Ukraine continues to work on the creation of a new court to hear administrative cases, which is a requirement of the IMF. The Verkhovna Rada sent back all three draft laws on the establishment of the Supreme Administrative Court for revision.
Brovarskaya hromada has signed seven new ESCO contracts for the modernization of educational institutions and municipal infrastructure. Projects include the installation of solar power plants and thermal modernization to reduce budget costs.
The Cabinet of ministers approved the terms of a 40-year loan from Federal Financing Bank for. 20 billion at 1.3% per annum. The funds will come through a special fund of the World Bank and will be repaid at the expense of frozen assets of the Russian Federation.
Energy expert Hennadiy Ryabtsev explained the importance of decentralizing the energy system of Ukraine. He noted the need to develop local energy projects and gave an example of successful implementation in Brovary.
Total international funding for Ukraine has exceeded $100 billion since the start of the full-scale invasion. The latest tranche of $1.35 billion came from the United States through USAID for humanitarian and social programs.
Ukraine has received a $1. 35 billion grant from the United States through USAID. The funds will be used for humanitarian and social programs, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
The World Bank will provide Ukraine with a grant of $1. 35 billion and €10.8 million under the PEACE in Ukraine project. The funds will be used for social and humanitarian needs of the state budget.
The Biden administration has allowed U. S. defense contractors to work in Ukraine to maintain the supplied weapons. The contractors will stay away from the front line and will not take part in combat operations.
On 13 February, the largest conference for Ukrainian entrepreneurs on entering foreign markets will be held. The event will include panel discussions, an exporters' fair, and a business simulation with practical export advice.
USAID CEP is launching an employment support program for youth, veterans, women, people with disabilities and IDPs. The project includes 8 components of $230 thousand each and will run from November 2024 to June 2025.
All communities in Kyiv region have started the heating season, with 35 of them already 100% connected to heat. 1116 boiler houses have been launched, most social institutions have been connected, and 33 cogeneration units are planned to be installed.
International donors provide support to small businesses in small towns in Ukraine through grants and consultations. Brovary community attracted over UAH 466 million in investments and created almost 600 jobs during the war.
ELEKS has won a tender to develop an electronic system for the circulation of alcohol and tobacco, eAcces, in Ukraine. The system will replace paper excise stamps with electronic ones with Datamatrix codes and is scheduled to be launched in 2026.
In the Brovary community, 10 boiler houses provide heat to important social facilities using wood chips. Energy efficiency measures are being implemented, including the installation of solar power plants under ESCO contracts.
In the Kyiv region, the activities of the “How are you?” program have been implemented. Psychosocial assistance services, support for veterans and IDPs have been established, mental health centers are operating, and specialists are being trained.
Ukrainian cities are actively establishing partnerships with foreign municipalities. This allows them to receive humanitarian aid, implement energy efficiency projects, and prepare for post-war reconstruction.
The Brovary community continues to cooperate with sister cities and new partners despite the war. Humanitarian aid has been received, and projects in energy efficiency, education, and medicine have been implemented.
The President of Ukraine met with the USAID Administrator. They discussed projects to restore energy, strengthen infrastructure, implement reforms, and support business before the winter period.
The United States has provided Ukraine with 3. 2 million textbooks worth $8.3 million for students in grades 1-2. The first batch was handed over at a ceremony attended by representatives of USAID, the U.S. Embassy and the Ministry of Education of Ukraine.
USAID provides Ukraine with $825 million to support the energy system in the face of Russian winter attacks. The agency also launches a 5-year rehabilitation program for Ukrainians, Rehab for You, with a budget of $13 million.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with USAID Administrator Samantha Power. They discussed energy recovery, business support, and reforms, including customs.
USAID Administrator Samantha Power has announced $237 million in support of Ukrainians in need. The funds will be used to provide vital assistance, including medical and market-based assistance, to conflict-affected people as winter approaches.
Samantha Power, USAID Administrator, made her third visit to Kyiv since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. She expressed her admiration for the resilience of the Ukrainian people and her willingness to discuss further support for Ukraine.
Road repairs have begun at the Chop-Záhony checkpoint on the border with Hungary. The work will last for several weeks and may result in traffic difficulties for vehicles leaving Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine met with the heads of American energy, financial, and insurance companies in New York. They discussed preparing the Ukrainian energy system for winter and the possibility of implementing joint projects.
The Diia portal has launched a new service for sole proprietors and managers of LLCs - online submission of declarations of conformity of material and technical base. This will simplify the process of submitting documents for companies with heavy machinery and equipment.
At the Ukrainian-Hungarian border at the Chop-Záhony checkpoint, traffic leaving Ukraine will be partially restricted due to repairs. The work will last for two weeks as part of an infrastructure modernization project supported by USAID.
The Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine met with the US Ambassador for Cyberspace. They discussed cybersecurity, Ukraine's needs, and plans for cooperation, including the development of the Tallinn Mechanism and USAID projects.
Ukraine is modernizing the infrastructure at its western border checkpoints with the support of international partners. New lighting, modular buildings, road surfaces, and lanes have been installed at eight checkpoints.
