A large-scale international technical assistance project, the Belgian Initiative for the Recovery of Ukraine (BE-Relieve Ukraine), implemented by the Belgian government through the development agency Enabel, has officially started in Ukraine, the press service of the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development reports.
“BE-Relieve Ukraine is not just about technical assistance. It is a project aimed at a partnership between Ukraine and Belgium in the reconstruction of our country. The main principle of our cooperation is “To rebuild better than before.” BE-Relieve Ukraine will last until the end of 2028. During this time, Ukraine will receive €150 million from the Belgian Government to restore and maintain critical infrastructure, prepare for winter, and create an inclusive environment,” said Kostyantyn Kovalchuk, Deputy Minister of Communities and Territories Development.
The main areas of the project are the modernization of energy infrastructure, reconstruction of medical facilities, renovation of school and vocational education infrastructure, as well as promoting reforms and strengthening ties with Belgian partners.
Priority activities include the transfer of 212 generators for educational institutions, mobile boilers for hospitals and utilities, and the repair of medical infrastructure.
