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15% compensation for Ukrainian special equipment: opportunities for humanitarian demining
March 3, 2026
15% compensation for Ukrainian special equipment: opportunities for humanitarian demining

The Ministry of Economy has opened applications for compensation of the cost of Ukrainian industrial machinery and equipment for 2026. Under the programme, the state will reimburse 15% of the cost (ex...

Ministry of Economy and UN World Food Programme discussed expansion of humanitarian initiatives
March 3, 2026
Ministry of Economy and UN World Food Programme discussed expansion of humanitarian initiatives

A meeting with a delegation of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) was held at the Ministry of Economy, during which the parties agreed to deepen strategic cooperation within the humanitaria...

Mine action and food security: results of the Ministry of Economy delegation's visit to Syria
March 2, 2026
Mine action and food security: results of the Ministry of Economy delegation's visit to Syria

Mine action and food security: results of the Ministry of Economy delegation's visit to Syria. The delegation visited Syria to study the country's experience in mine action and to explore opportunitie...

The Cabinet of Ministers amended the mine action operational plan
February 27, 2026
The Cabinet of Ministers amended the mine action operational plan

The Cabinet of Ministers has made amendments to the Operational Plan for the implementation of the National Mine Action Strategy. The changes reflect the current situation and new priorities in the hu...

UNDP presented a guide for veterans on careers in the mine action sector
February 26, 2026
UNDP presented a guide for veterans on careers in the mine action sector

UNDP has presented a guide for male and female veterans about careers in the field of mine action. The publication provides comprehensive information about employment opportunities, training programme...

A photo exhibition dedicated to women who demine Ukrainian land opened in Kyiv
February 20, 2026
A photo exhibition dedicated to women who demine Ukrainian land opened in Kyiv

A photo exhibition dedicated to women who demine Ukrainian land was opened in Kyiv. The exhibition presents photographs of female sappers, dog handlers, and mine action specialists who work daily to c...

Faster return to the use of land cultivated despite contamination risks
February 12, 2026
Faster return to the use of land cultivated despite contamination risks

Faster return to the use of lands that are cultivated despite contamination risks: the Government has adopted the necessary resolution. The resolution creates a mechanism for the priority survey and c...

Coordination, financing, localization: Ministry of Economy and GICHD discussed priorities
February 6, 2026
Coordination, financing, localization: Ministry of Economy and GICHD discussed priorities

Coordination, financing, localisation: the Ministry of Economy and GICHD discussed work priorities in humanitarian demining. The meeting covered key strategic issues of cooperation in the mine action ...

Humanitarian demining results for January
February 6, 2026
Humanitarian demining results for January

Results of humanitarian demining for January: the monthly summary was presented by the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine. "January continued the positive trends established l...

Connecting mine action operators with donors: a localization workshop held in Kyiv
February 5, 2026
Connecting mine action operators with donors: a localization workshop held in Kyiv

"Matching mine action operators and donors": a workshop on localisation in humanitarian demining was held in Kyiv. The event brought together mine action operators and international donors to discuss ...

Ukrainian demining machine UDM VORMELA received a compliance certificate
February 4, 2026
Ukrainian demining machine UDM VORMELA received a compliance certificate

The Ukrainian demining machine UDM Vormela has received a certificate of conformity. The machine, developed and produced in Ukraine, successfully passed testing and was certified for use in humanitari...

UNDP mine action training and yearly contracts: 40 veterans and women from military families began working in Kharkiv region
January 21, 2026
UNDP mine action training and yearly contracts: 40 veterans and women from military families began working in Kharkiv region

UNDP mine action training and annual contracts: 40 veterans and women from military families have started working in Kharkiv region. The programme provides not only training but also guaranteed employ...