Joint Programme of the AR Crimea Council of Ministers and UNDP – new phase of cooperation

Joanna Kazana-WiśniowieckiРуководитель Отдела Западного СНГ и Кавказа, Регионального Бюро по Европе и СНГ Программы развития ООН

UNDP-Council of Ministers cooperation

UNDP in Crimea since 1995

Evolution of our cooperation:

Integration of the formerly deported people

Social mobilization of communities and addressing pressing needs in rural areas

Multi-aspect regional development – expert support and capacity building

New phase – creation of framework facilities, mechanisms of development work – goes beyond particular projects

New trends and challengesUkraine – middle-income contry, no longer a traditional grant recipient

Need to look for innovative solutions for ensuring resources to boost growth

From projects to framework mechanisms

Need to consolidate interests and engagement of different partners

Response to challenges

Crimea Development Fund

Goal

To accelerate achievement of the Crimean Strategy goals

Functions

• Capacity building• Analytical centre• Convening platform• Image making and

territorial marketing• Operational services

Opportunities

• Absorption of not only government and donor funds, but also private sector

• Positive signal to investors• Enables private business

to implement CSR projects through a transparent and accountable platform