Shaping Ukraine’s recovery (English)

The ongoing conflict in Eastern Ukraine has resulted in instability and insecurity, heavily impacting the Ukrainian people with devastating social and economic consequences. Beyond the significant losses of life, physical and human capital have suffered...  See More + The ongoing conflict in Eastern Ukraine has resulted in instability and insecurity, heavily impacting the Ukrainian people with devastating social and economic consequences. Beyond the significant losses of life, physical and human capital have suffered severe damage, leading to large-scale population displacement. At the government’s request, Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), in partnership with the World Bank, the European Union (EU) and United Nations (UN), helped assess the damage of Ukraine’s conflict-affected areas. Work began in late 2014 and consisted of a joint needs assessment for recovery and peacebuilding undertaken by these institutions. GFDRR provided technical input to the Recovery and Peacebuilding Assessment, leading in the area of infrastructure and social services. Rapid Assessment Methodology, an analytical tool developed by GFDRR for assessing damage in immediate post-disaster scenarios made use of remote sending, social media, trangulation of data sources, and other techniques to accurately assess the extent of the damage within a constrained time frame. The ongoing crisis in Ukraine demands that the assessment be a living document, with mechanisms built-in for ongoing adjustment and refinement as the conflict continues to evolve. More broadly, GFDRR will continue to leverage its expertise in responding to natural disasters to support reconstruction and recovery efforts in conflict zones.  See Less -