The volume of Ukrainian exports in March this year amounted to 11.8 million tons of cargo worth $3.2 billion, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko said on Monday.
“In January, Ukraine reached record levels since the beginning of the full-scale invasion – 12 million tons per month. The vast majority went by sea. In March, we exported 11.8 million tons of cargo. In monetary terms, it was worth $3.2 billion,” she wrote on Facebook.
According to the State Customs Service, in January-February this year, goods worth $6.8 billion were exported.
It is specified that in March, exports by rail amounted to 8 million tons of cargo, of which 3.2 million tons were grain, while 6.3 million tons of cargo were delivered through the sea corridor during this period, of which 2.1 million tons were agricultural products.
“The main task this year is to maintain economic growth and become more economically self-sufficient,” Svyrydenko emphasized.
The Vice Prime Minister reminded that last year the country’s economy grew by 5.3%, mainly due to the partial unblocking of maritime exports, business resilience and support from international partners.
In today’s realities, knowledge of the basics of pediatric trauma and injury care is becoming a necessity not only for medical professionals, but also for the general public. In a new video on the Experts Club YouTube channel, Mariana Bolyuk, anesthesiologist at ADONIS Medical Group, reviewed the main aspects and recommendations that will help to provide the necessary care in critical situations, based on the latest data from the Ministry of Health of Ukraine and international organizations.
Main aspects of trauma care
Traumas and injuries in children are a serious problem that requires immediate and proper response. According to the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, the number of injuries in children has been steadily increasing in recent years. In the last year alone, almost 97500 Ukrainians sought medical assistance for injuries of varying severity resulting from falls and other accidents.
According to the latest data, more than 1,806 children in Ukraine have been injured as a result of military actions. According to information from juvenile prosecutors, 537 children died and over 1,269 received injuries of varying degrees of severity. The largest number of injured children was registered in the following regions: in Donetsk region – 524, Kharkiv region – 343, Kherson region – 149, Kyiv region – 130, Dnipropetrovsk region – 125, Mykolaiv region – 103 and Zaporizhzhya region – 100.
“Among the main causes of early deaths in traumas, central nervous system contusions and bleeding stand out. It is important to know that timely first aid can save a life and significantly reduce the risk of serious health consequences”, – explained Bolyuk.
Maxim Urakin, founder of the Experts Club information and analytical center, said that the project was and is engaged in all kinds of assistance to civilians during military operations.
“According to the UN data, about 11 thousand civilians have already been killed in Ukraine for 2 years, of which about 600 are children. After the implemented project “Find loved ones” we spend our efforts on trainings on medicine for first aid for adults and children, conduct practical seminars for journalists and teachers in order to get practical skills that can save the health and life of victims”, – emphasized Urakin.
Recommendations on first aid
It is important to remember the basic principles of first aid for injuries and wounds. The main recommendations from Maryana Bolyuk and Experts Club, listed in the video:
It is also vital to receive regular first aid training to update your life-saving knowledge and skills.
Knowing the basic principles of first aid for pediatric injuries and trauma is critical for all of us. In today’s world where accidents happen daily, this knowledge and skill can be crucial in saving lives. Remember, your preparedness and ability to act in an emergency can make a significant difference.
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Ukraine has exported 34.862 million tons of grain and leguminous crops since the beginning of the 2023/24 marketing year and as of April 1, of which 5.192 million tons were shipped in March, Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine for Digital Development, Digital Transformation and Digitalization Denis Bashlyk said in Telegram.
According to the report, in terms of crops, 18.765 million tons of corn, 13.842 million tons of wheat, 1.962 million tons of barley, and 1,000 tons of rye have been exported since the beginning of the current season.
The total export of Ukrainian flour since the beginning of the season as of April 1 is estimated at 79.3 thousand tons, including wheat flour – 75.1 thousand tons.
Gold, which ended trading last Thursday at an all-time high, continues to rise in price on Monday on expectations that the Federal Reserve will soon begin cutting interest rates, MarketWatch writes.
On Friday, stock exchanges in the U.S. and many European countries were closed due to Easter.
Quotes of June contracts for the precious metal were $2238.4 per ounce at the close of trading on New York’s Comex exchange on Thursday. On Monday, it rose 1.7% to $2276.9.
Gold added 8.9% in March and was up 8% for the entire first quarter.
The “unprecedented rally” was triggered by softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data, which reinforced expectations that the Fed could start lowering rates as early as June, IG Senior Market Analyst Sergio Avila said.
The U.S. consumer price index (PCE index) in February rose by 0.3% in February compared to the previous month, the Commerce Department said on Friday. The rise was weaker than analysts’ expectations, who had forecast inflation to remain at January’s 0.4% rate.
Growth in the PCE Core index, which excludes the cost of food and energy, slowed to 0.3% month-on-month last month from 0.5% in January. The dynamics matched the consensus forecast.
Markets estimate the probability of a Fed prime rate cut in June at about 70%, Avila said. And it is expected to be cut by 75 basis points in total over 2024 from its current range of 5.25-5.5% per annum.
“Lower interest rates create a favorable environment for gold, increasing its attractiveness as an investment asset,” the expert added.
“Gold investors are currently acting with the belief that the Fed will choose to cut interest rates regardless of whether inflation reaches its target level or not,” said Stephen Innes, managing partner of SPI Asset Management. Demand is also being driven by the fact that central banks in developing countries are increasing their holdings of the precious metal, he said.
The war in Ukraine has caused more than 4 million people to lose their homes due to destruction from missile attacks and forced displacement from the frontline and occupied territories. Amid these challenges, there is an urgent need for affordable, adaptive and flexible housing.
This is the problem addressed by European Design Upgrade 3.0, an international project aimed at finding and implementing effective solutions and technologies in the development of modular housing for people who have lost their homes. The goal of the project is to rethink modular construction for crisis areas and situations, such as wars, natural disasters, and other adversities.
“The key idea of EDU 3.0 is to bring together architects, engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to create new and effective solutions in the construction of modular buildings. This is an important task and a serious challenge, as modular houses are the key to solving the problem of temporary affordable housing in Ukraine for all those affected by the war,” comments Yuriy Pyvovarov, President of K.Fund, the project’s implementing organization.
The EDU 3.0 program was developed jointly with leading experts from Estonia, Ukraine, and Finland and is based on the principles of human-centered design thinking. In particular, at the opening of the project, experts shared that in modular housing, this approach should take into account comfort, functionality, energy efficiency, and sustainability to meet the needs and experiences of people who have lost their homes. “Our main task is to change the attitude of people in Ukraine to this type of housing, to convey that modular construction is about quality, aesthetics, and energy efficiency, among other things,” adds Olha Batova, EDU 3.0 project mentor.
The project also focuses on solving urgent problems faced by Ukrainian and global modular settlements. Kateryna Tkachuk, an EDU 2.0 finalist and speaker of this year’s project, spoke about the most important ones:
1. Lack of personal and common space, as well as rooms specially equipped for cooking and hygiene.
2. Ignoring factors important for a safe and comfortable life, such as non-compliance with fire safety rules or constant dampness and mold.
3. Lack of flexibility and adaptability, which is also an important factor for adjustments for people with disabilities.
The project involves specialists in the field of design, construction and architecture, students and graduates of specialized higher education institutions, as well as entrepreneurs and members of the public. Currently, participants are at the stage of selection for the hackathon to develop new ideas, where they will be able to plan and design their solutions for modular housing in a group work format. Throughout the hackathon, as well as during the development of their own projects, participants will receive ongoing mentoring support, and later, the evaluation and selection of the best projects for awarding at the awards ceremony. The authors of the best concepts will receive additional support and funding to implement their project.
Participation is free of charge. EDU 3.0 is implemented by K.Fund, Brand Manual, UrbanMill, and Ultrahack. The project is funded by the European Union under the Creative Europe program. The project’s media partner is the Interfax-Ukraine news agency.
You can register for the hackathon, which will take place from April 11 to 13, and learn more about the project here: https://edupgrade.design/.
?Recovery Construction Forum Ukraine is a forum that brings together government officials and the construction community to discuss current industry challenges and effectively coordinate efforts to rebuild Ukraine.
The first block of the discussion will be devoted to the state policy of reconstruction of Ukraine:
?Dialogue with the authorities on reconstruction priorities and involvement of other countries
?Discussion panel “State support programs and transparency of Ukraine’s reconstruction”
During the second block, we will discuss community support – from service to opportunities:
?Dialogue with the authorities on cooperation between the authorities and communities
?Discussion panel “Rebuilding communities: opportunities and planning”
Within the third block, we will focus on the issues of launching the reconstruction processes – regulation and innovation:
?Discussion panel “Technical regulation and standards of reconstruction”
The forum will also include panel discussions on the following topics:
?”Modern development in the context of reconstruction: analytics and realities”
?”Reconstruction through the eyes of architects: proposals and cases for implementation”
Thus, the speakers will present an overview of the current residential and commercial real estate market, obstacles that hinder development, features of construction in regions that have been significantly affected, the dynamics of the eHouse program, proposals and case studies of projects that are already possible for implementation.
We invite you to get acquainted with the speakers in the video ? or on the website: https://recoveryforum.in.ua/programme
Join the discussion of topical issues that will make the reconstruction faster, better and more efficient!
❗Your participation is a contribution to the reconstruction of the affected communities, for which a part of the funds raised will be transferred.
Earlier, the KCU and its partners have already transferred more than UAH 1 million to the UNITED24 Fund for the “Reconstruction of Ukraine” program. Certificates for medical equipment worth more than UAH 1.5 million were also transferred to the communities.
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