Kyiv, Ukraine 11 October 2019
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Council of Europe and the Delegation of the European Union present their joint projects in Ukraine for the 2019-2021 period

On Thursday, 11 October, the Council of Europe and the Delegation of the European Union  presented to the media in Kyiv the Partnership for Good Governance (PGG) projects in Ukraine for the period 2019 - 2021 during the 1st PGG II Local Steering Committee meeting. 

One country specific project was implemented in Ukraine between 2019-2021, with a total budget of 500 000 euros, funded by the EU (80%) and Council of Europe (20%). This project will assist Ukrainian authorities with strengthening measures to counter money laundering and financing of terrorism in Ukraine.

In addition to these country-specific project, Ukraine is also taking part in four regional projects aimed at fighting against economic crimes, strengthening the profession of lawyers, combatting discrimination and facilitating access of women to justice with a total budget of 2.4 million euros.

Full media advisory EN 

For more information about Ukraine country-specific projects.

For more information about Regional projects.

QUOTES FROM THE COMMITTEE

“I am very happy to tell you that we are receiving strong advice from Brussels and that we are using all the capacity and expertise from Strasbourg in these PGG II joint activities between the Council of Europe and the European Union » Serhii Saienko, Deputy Director General for the European Union, Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ukraine

 “This cooperation is so important, not only because the European Union is our biggest donor but also because it is a strategic partner” Olena Lytvynenko, Deputy Head of the Council of Europe Office

“The Partnership for Good Governance programme has been implemented as a tripartite programme to bring Eastern Partnership countries closer to the Council of Europe standards, especially in the areas of human rights and rule of law » Pilar Morales, Head of Programming, ODGP, Council of Europe

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