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Livelihood Assistance Program for Eastern Ukraine

Progetto concluso

This program assists conflict-affected persons in eastern Ukraine to generate income through selfentrepreneurship or employment, enabling them to cover acute needs and to decrease dependence on humanitarian assistance or state social benefits. The capacities of regional employment centers to deliver effective services to job seekers are strengthened, and proposals for a better regulatory environment for economic development and improved access to business loans will be submitted.

Paese/Regione Tema Periodo Budget
Ucraina
Conflitto & fragilitá
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Prevenzione dei conflitti
01.07.2017 - 30.06.2020
 CHF  2’016’000
Il progetto in breve
Contesto Ukraine continues to live through a period of political transition, economic weakness and insecurity. Overall reform implementation is rather slow, the fight against corruption lags well behind expectations, and poverty is on the rise. The Donbas economy has been negatively impacted by the conflict, and the region’s domestic and foreign markets have shrunk. The regional businesses also suffer from a fragile banking system, poor access to credit, and unfavorable business regulations. The disruption of market linkages and the security situation forced many businesses to close down or move their operations elsewhere. The conflict has caused significant damage to key aspects of economic infrastructure (roads, power stations, communication). According to surveys, almost one-fifth of households have lost employment, and due to increased prices for basic food items and commodities they can barely meet their essential needs. The situation is especially difficult for the population living in the areas located close to the contact line. Almost half of the unemployed persons are interested in skills development. Regional Employment Centers, however, offer a very limited range of trainings to the unemployed, and businesses in turn reported skills gaps that make recruitment difficult. The Government of Ukraine is considering the adoption of a State Targeted Program for Recovery and Peacebuilding in the eastern Regions of Ukraine.
Obiettivi IDPs and conflict-affected persons in eastern Ukraine achieve durable livelihood solutions through better access to income generation opportunities, strengthened government capacity and improved business regulations.
Gruppi target At the national level, DRC liaises closely with the Ministry for Temporarily Occupied Territories and IDPs (MTOT) and the National Employment Centre. Both at national and regional levels DRC participates in relevant coordination fora with other livelihood actors operating in Ukraine to ensure a quick and effective exchange of information, divide operational areas, exchange lessons learnt and develop common advocacy messages. DRC works with regional and local authorities (in particular also the civil-military administrations of Donetsk and Luhansk regions) and with the employment service centers and social protection departments. The program also cooperates with the Donetsk and Luhansk Chambers of Commerce.
Effetti a medio termine

Outcome 1: IDPs and conflict-affected people in eastern Ukraine benefit from stable income via self-employment and access to jobs.

Outcome 2: Regional employment centers provide improved services via vocational education, strengthened institutional capacity and policy change.

Risultati

Risultati principali attesi:  

- At least 600 persons assisted through microbusiness grants, with the priority given to those businesses that empower and/or provide protection to women.

- At least 250 new jobs created for IDPs and conflict affected people by working with the SME sector, ensuring that at least 60% of the jobs created are made available for women.

- At least 500 IDPs and conflict affected people supported to acquire new skills and become more competitive on the job market.

- At least 2 Regional Employment Centers and their outlets improved capacity to deliver more effective services to unemployed IDPs and the conflict-affected population;

- At least 100 Regional Employment Centre staff received needs based training.  At least 3 priority advocacy issues affecting business and employment identified, solutions developed and shared with national policy makers.


Risultati fasi precedenti:   N/A 


Direzione/Ufficio responsabile DSC
Credito Cooperazione con l'Europa dell'Est
Partner del progetto Partner contrattuale
ONG internazionale o straniera
  • Other international or foreign NGO North


Altri partner
Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
Budget Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF    2’016’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF    1’843’601
Fasi del progetto Fase 5 01.08.2024 - 31.12.2027   (Fase in corso) Fase 4 01.02.2022 - 31.03.2024   (Completed) Fase 2 01.12.2018 - 31.01.2022   (Completed)

Fase 1 01.07.2017 - 30.06.2020   (Completed)

  • Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE GOVERNO E SOCIETÀ CIVILE
    Sotto-Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE
    Dispositivi civili di costruzione della pace, prevenzione e risoluzione dei conflitti
    Temi trasversali Diminuizone dei conflitti
    Tipo di aiuto Contributo al progetto e al programma
    Numero del progetto

    7F09598

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