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Belarus and Ukraine have responded to national energy security concerns by promoting the cultivation of colza for biodiesel production. © Emmaunelhammel
07 November 2011

Biofuels and food prices

The biofuels industry has strong potential in the transition economies of Europe and Central Asia but its current growth is very low. What are the obstacles the biofuels sector faces?

Topics: Transition, Food security, Russian Federation , Serbia , Ukraine , Energy efficiency, Biofuel, Sustainability and equity

Ukraine’s housing sector consists of 1.1 billion square meters of residential space, divided into 19.3 million apartments. © Chris Wevers
18 July 2011

How to avoid a housing collapse in Ukraine

Ukraine’s housing sector is on the verge of a collapse. Area-based development can help local governments and communities respond to this challenge.

Topics: Ukraine , Social services, Local governance, Privatization, Local service delivery, Area based development, Integrated local development

A borderguard on the frontier between Moldova and Ukraine.© OSCE/Mikhail Evstafiev
05 May 2011

EUBAM: Security and stability on the Moldovan-Ukrainian border

More than a third of the Moldovan-Ukrainian border lies along the Transnistrian region. What role does border management play under these specific circumstances?

Topics: Conflict, Moldova , Ukraine , Transnistria, Borders, Border management

Border management is not only about security but also about freer trade and transit. © OSCE
13 December 2010

Border management, the EU, and UNDP

The EU wishes to export its ‘soft power’ via border management programmes—including those implemented by UNDP in Europe and Central Asia. But what exactly does this entail?

Topics: European Union, Conflict, Armenia , Azerbaijan , Belarus , Georgia , Kyrgyzstan , Moldova , Tajikistan , Ukraine , Uzbekistan , Kazakhstan, Ethnic minorities, Security, EU accession, Infrastructure, Caucasus, Frozen conflicts, Economic development, Central Asia, Security sector reform, European Neighbourhood Policy, Transnistria, Borders, Border management, Trade

Border guards stamping documents in Osh, Kyrgyzstan. © BOMCA
13 December 2010

EU-UNDP Border Management Programming in Europe and Central Asia

In the past decade, together with partners, UNDP has implemented more than € 140 million in border management projects in Europe and Central Asia. What are some of the projects?

Topics: European Union, Armenia , Azerbaijan , Belarus , Georgia , Moldova , Tajikistan , Ukraine , Security, Public administration reform, Caucasus, European Commission, Central Asia, Security sector reform, Transnistria, Borders, Border management

Opportunities have narrowed for many – including minorities, unskilled middle-aged men, and especially women. © Bulat Utkelov/The World Bank
10 March 2010

Lost in transition: The dimensions of social exclusion in Europe and Central Asia

Drawing on primary research that will be featured in UNDP’s upcoming report on social inclusion in Europe and Central Asia, this article presents some initial findings concerning levels and processes of social exclusion—as well...

Topics: Poverty, Inequality, Human development, Social inclusion, Armenia , Moldova , Serbia , Tajikistan , The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia , Ukraine , Poverty Reduction , Employment, Global economic crisis, Economic growth, Social services, Vulnerability, Data, Human development report, Kazakhstan, Social policies, Income inequality