Case Studies - Neighbourhood & Russia

Neighbourhood East | Neighbourhood South | Russia

Neighbourhood East

	Village sets up its own waste sorting system in Ukraine Residents of the village of Orekhovo in Crimea, initiated and successfully put in place a household waste classification system – thanks to the support of the joint EU-funded and UNDP-run project “Community-based approach to local development”. The full story
	Proper medical care for rural areas in Ukraine The “Community-based approach to local development” programme enables villagers to create local community organisations and receive grants to meet urgent needs such as the improvement of medical facilities or water pipelines. The full story
	Supporting regional development in Ukraine The programme assists Ukrainian authorities in developing and implementing regional development policies and action plans. Moreover the funding enables the modernization of municipal buildings such as schools and hospitals. The full story
	Support to the State Veterinary service in Azerbaijan Support State Veterinary service to prepare a national system for identification of animals and registration of holdings. The full story
	EU boosts efforts to prevent human rights violation in Ukraine The joint EU-Council of Europe follow-up project against ill-treatment and impunity aims to prevent torture and inhuman treatment by penitentiary institutions. EU and Ukrainian experts help draft laws and provide training on human rights legislation The full story
	Capacity Building of Migration Management (CBMM) The EU is supporting the Government of Ukraine's efforts to restructure its migration management approach that includes the operational framework related to the detention of irregular migrants. The full story
	Modernization of reactor vessel inspection system for South Ukraine nuclear power plant, Ukraine The reactor vessel is one of the most safety critical components of a nuclear power plant. This project aims to increase the capabilities and accuracy of the existing inspection system and to reduce radiation exposure to personnel during inspection. The full story
	Improving living conditions in Ukraine The EU-UNDP project "Community Based Approach to Local Development" promotes local self-governance and community-based initiatives in Ukraine. It supports micro-projects in the field of health, environment, energy, water supply and local transport. The full story
	Primary Health Care: one of the key sectors for the EU-Georgia partnership Through a three year project, totalling € 5 million, the European Union has supported the Government of Georgia in traning medical staff, planning the reform of the primary health care system, and launching awareness campaigns. The full story
	Construction and rehabilitation of health facilities, provision of medical equipment and health promotion in Kakheti region, Georgia Confidence in the healthcare system has been low for over a decade in the Kakheti region. Improvement of people's knowledge of key health and lifestyle issues and the quality of basic healthcare services are the focus of this project. The full story
	EU Border Assistance Mission to Moldova and Ukraine Enhancing border and customs management capacities of Moldova and Ukraine, and helping against cross-border organised crime, via technical advice and support. The full story
	Child victims of trafficking get their childhood back in Ukraine The EU project against children trafficking in Ukraine implemented a number of training programmes for NGO representatives, state social services and police officers on methods and mechanisms for identifying child victims of human trafficking. The full story
	Rural wholesale markets in Ukraine: directly from the farmer to the consumer Ukraine is adapting its agriculture laws to meet World Trade Organisation (WTO) commitments. The EU–funded project to help Ukraine reach these and European Neighbourhood and Partnership (ENP) standards will encourage free trade in agriculture. The full story
	Half a million Ukrainians make a stand against violence Funded by the EU, with the support of the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine, the campaign distributed 500,000 magenta bracelets across the country with the slogan “Stay Human” - to raise awareness and encourage resistance to domestic violence. The full story
	Success has no gender - Ukraine Ukrainian employers who have succeeded in creating equal opportunities at work for their male and female employees entered the EU-funded competition “Equal opportunities: Best employer”. The full story
	Social and economic development in Ukraine The EU supports the people in the Rivne Region in starting their own business and growing fruits and berries. The project enhances social and economic development in a region contaminated with radiation following the Chernobyl disaster in 1986 The full story
	ECEILAW - Establishment of a Chair for European and International Law and Centre of European Law and Integration at Yerevan State University In the future Armenia wishes to implement democratic reforms and integrate into Europe, but its higher education system lacks the basis or appropriate infrastructure for such reforms to take place. Providing such a basis is the aim of this project. The full story
	How to keep your neighbourhood clean The EU project on waste governance improves waste sorting in Ukraine. The results of its pilot project in Zakarpatska oblast will be the foundation for a national strategy. The full story
	'112' – a single emergency number for Ukraine The EU TAIEX Programme (Technical Assistance Information Exchange) has provided an opportunity for representatives of Ukraine’s Ministry of Emergencies and Ministry of Health to visit and learn from call centres operating the '112' emergency number The full story
	Energy efficient technology improves lives and savings The EU project “Support to Sustainable Regional Development in Ukraine” has upgraded schools, kindergartens and hospitals in Sverdlovsk by introducing energy-saving technology, thus providing greater comfort at lower cost. The full story
	Proper medical care for rural areas in Ukraine The “Community-based approach to local development” programme enables villagers to create local community organisations and receive grants to meet urgent needs such as the improvement of medical facilities or water pipelines. The full story
	Career planning for students in Ukraine – best European practice The EU-funded Tempus project “Career and Employability Centre: New Service for Graduates (CARE)” offers students study visits to European universities and training sessions, focusing on career support and job search techniques. The full story
	Coal industry in Ukraine discovers a new way to use a dangerous gas The EU project “Coal Sector Policy Support Programme” focused on coal sector reform in Ukraine and paid particular attention to environmental issues and the improvement of mine safety. The full story
	Improving Ukrainian border management The EU Border Assistance Mission to Moldova and Ukraine (EUBAM) helps develop border-management procedures that meet EU standards and serve the legitimate needs of Moldovan and Ukrainian citizens, travellers, and trade. The full story
	Humanitarian mine clearance and explosive ordnance disposal in Abkhazia, Georgia In a post-conflict zone where mine-use was prevalent, mine clearance is the precursor to development. Mine clearance work funded by the EU has allowed the beginning of recovery throughout most parts of Abkhazia. The full story
	Upgrade of Reactor Protection System at Khmelnitsky Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1, Ukraine For a substantial enhancement of overall plant nuclear safety and reliability, the EU has partly funded the replacement of the Reactor Protection System at Khmelnitsky Nuclear Power Plant. The full story
	Keeping families together The joint EU-UNICEF project “Development of gatekeeping policies and systems for institutionalised and other vulnerable children” improved the Mother & Child Centre in Khmelnitsk oblast which helps mothers enduring emotional or financial difficulties The full story
	EU support helps community initiatives in Ukraine to gain momentum The “Community-based approach to local development” programme enables villagers to create community organisations and receive grants to resolve urgent needs such as the improvement of medical facilities or water pipelines. The full story
	Safer and better food in Ukraine Training carried out by EU experts is helping to protect Ukrainian public health and at the same time facilitating trade in meat and dairy products between Ukraine and the EU. The full story
	Half a million Ukrainians make a stand against violence Funded by the EU, with the support of the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine, the campaign distributed 500,000 magenta bracelets across the country with the slogan “Stay Human” - to raise awareness and encourage resistance to domestic violence. The full story
	Support to environment and sustainable development in Belarus The project promotes environmental protection and sustainable development at central and local levels through capacity-building and helping the active involvement of communities in local decision-making. It also promotes public awareness initiatives. The full story
	Consumer Society and Citizen Networks The Consumer Society and Citizen Networks project (CSCN) is a joint initiative of the European Union and UNDP started in 2006. Its goal is to increase civil society's role in sound economic governance in Ukraine according to the European standards. The full story
	Sustainable Integrated Land Use of the Eurasian Steppes Rural development and sustainable agriculture project in the steppe regions of Ukraine, Moldova and Russia. The full story
	Multi-Ethnic Georgia an asset for the region. The EU supported Georgia in meeting its obligation taken in 1999, before the Council of Europe to secure the repatriation of deported people of Meskheti from the region Samtskhe-Javakheti. The full story
	European Union Border Assistance Mission (EUBAM) to Moldova and Ukraine The Moldova-Ukraine European Border Assistance Mission aims to satisfy the legitimate needs of the citizens of the two countries. It has led to strong efforts to meet European border standards, improve cross border cooperation and counter corruption. The full story
	Development of Integrated Social Services for Exposed Families and Children In order to reduce the number of children placed in residential institutional care in the Ukraine the EU supported the growth of an Integrated Social Service system. More social workers are now employed and problems are tackled at the community level The full story
	Promoting Renewable Energies in Moldova Biomass heating solutions for rural public buildings, biomass market development, increase of capacity building, education and promotion of renewable energy sources in Moldova The full story
	Creative information campaigns help change driving behaviour in Ukraine As a part of the EU project “Support to the integration of Ukraine in the Trans-European Transport Network TEN-T”, a number of information campaigns have aimed at curbing high road mortality rates due to speeding and other traffic offences. The full story
	Study in Europe: a chance to change your worldview The EU education programme Erasmus Mundus fosters international cooperation by promoting mobility of university students, professors and scholars in Ukraine, EU, and worldwide. The full story
	New safe confinement for the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant The European Union has allocated €470 million to ensure nuclear safety at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. A number of facilities have been built to help process and permanently store radioactive waste. The full story
	Support to environment and sustainable development in Belarus The project promotes environmental protection and sustainable development at central and local levels through capacity-building and helping the active involvement of communities in local decision-making. It also promotes public awareness initiatives. The full story
	Success has no gender - Ukraine Ukrainian employers who have succeeded in creating equal opportunities at work for their male and female employees entered the EU-funded competition “Equal opportunities: Best employer”. The full story
	Forest protection – first steps to better manage Ukrainian resources In cooperation with the EU, Ukraine is moving its forest administration legislation towards EU standards. The ultimate goal of the EU-funded programme FLEG is the transparent management of the forestry sector and the reduction of illegal forest use. The full story
	Modernising Ukrainian interior troops The project helped improve public order protection by the Interior Troops of Ukraine. Focusing on protecting public order and observing citizens’ rights and freedoms, the project contributed to a calm and almost accident-free EURO 2012 tournament. The full story
	Network of Friendly Support for Abandoned Children The "Network of Friendly Support" provides a family-style support mechanism for abandoned children in Ukraine. At the rehabilitation centre constructed, children benefited from medical services and social workers received extended training. The full story

Neighbourhood South

	Masarat - a journey through Palestinian women's lives Countries of the Euro Mediterranean area face common problems in gender equality, with few mechanisms to address them. Media as a key source of information plays a strategic role in influencing societies to fight stereotypes and gender discrimination The full story
	Defining standards, increasing quality and improving safety in Syria The EU is working to protect Syrian consumers from unsafe products & increase the competitiveness of Syrian goods through facilitating Syrian adoption of EU standards and international agreements. The full story
	Building the Mediterranean Motorways of the Sea (MoS) The project aims at promoting the creation of a better maritime transport connections in the Mediterranean. The full story
	Social assistance in the occupied Palestinian territory The European Union contributes to the Palestinian Authority's (PA) "Social Hardship Case" Programme, which provides families with little or no regular income with an allowance every three months, to help them to cover their basic expenses. The full story
	Fostering the next generation of Human Rights Leadership in Israel The project aims at building a growing learning community of human rights activists across the country by linking human rights organisations with universities and colleges. The full story
	Rediscovering together the water heritage in the Mediterranean region (REMEE) The REMEE project aims at promoting the protection of water heritage, increasing the citizens' awareness related to water heritage protection and promoting traditional methods of water management in the Mediterranean. The full story
	Raising local voices of Jordan After visiting 16 Universities of the country, the EC Delegation to Jordan organized a Tour to Municipalities in 2008 and 2009, embarking monthly EU Member States and journalists to visit its 21 partners in poverty pockets. The full story
	Amélioration de la situation de la femme rurale et gestion durable de l’arganeraie dans le sud-ouest du Maroc En plus l'importance environnementale des arganeraies au Maroc, cet arbre joue un rôle socio−économique important pour la société marocaine puisque les femmes produisent l'huile d'argan connue pour ses vertus cosmétiques et alimentaires. The full story
	Humanitarian Mine Clearance in South Lebanon Agricultural land in south Lebanon was significantly damaged by the bombings of the 2006 war. A mine clearance program has allowed farmers to slowly return to their fields and has contributed to the development of the region after this recovery phase The full story
	Increasing the competitiveness of Syrian small and medium enterprises The EU is working to increase the competitiveness of Syrian small and medium Enterprises (SMEs) to better respond to the needs of the open market economy and take full advantage of opportunities resulting from free trade. The full story
	South Sinai Regional Development Programme in Egypt Sheikh Sina is an initiative intended to equip Bedouin guides with hospitality management and language skills. The overall aim of the project is to improve mountain tourism operations in South Sinai by raising the quality of already existing hikes. The full story
	SKILLS - Business Training Programme in Syria Under the umbrella of the Syrian Enterprise Business Centre, SKILLS aims to develop young Syrians’ professional competencies and thus support small and medium enterprises to develop their human resources. The full story
	Municipal Administration Modernisation (MAM) Programme in Syria The activities of the EU funded MAM programme in Damascus include the conservation and development of its heritage by ensuring specific physical improvements and offering its residents and visitors the tools and services to enjoy modern everyday The full story
	Shadow theatre project in Jordan Combining the ancient Arabic artistic tradition of shadow play with Jordanian art and folk stories, the project aimed to revisit shadow theatre in a contemporary manner and stimulate children's and student's creativity and social responsibility. The full story
	Trade Enhancement Programme (TEP) in Syria The Trade Enhancement Programme (TEP) supports Government institutions to deepen and widen Syria's internationally competitive product and service base, diversify its trade, and create new employment opportunities. The full story
	Improving basic education in rural Morocco Improvement of school facilities for girls and boys alike and support for governmental reform of the educational system is essential for improving the quality of everyday life in the remote and disadvantaged regions of Morocco. The full story
	Amélioration de l'enquête criminelle After the assassination of PM Rafic Hariri, there was a common understanding of the necessity to improve the level of criminal investigations in Lebanon. Trainings from crime scene investigation to high-level officials contributed towards that goal. The full story
	Promoting women employment in Israel Equality in employment is an undisputed prerequisite for the equality of women in a society. In Israel, the proportion of Palestinian women citizens currently engaged in the workplace thus illustrates their marginal status in society overall. The full story
	Health Counselling Centre: a pilot project in Damascus, Syria The EU supports and strengthens the capacity of the Halbuni Clinic of the Syrian Family Planning Association (SFPA) to improve the physical, psychological and social well being of Syrian people, by attaining higher standards of reproductive health. The full story
	Research, Development and Innovation Programme in Egypt - RDI The RDI Programme aims at enhancing Egypt's research, development and innovation performance through the EU-Egypt Innovation Fund; Research, Development and Innovation Network; and Policies for Monitoring and Evaluating R&D Programmes and Institutio The full story
	Education Enhancement Programme in Egypt Low enrolment of girls, low student performance and lack of human and financial resources is a problem for certain regions in Egypt. EU funding to the Egyptian government aims to help reach the goal of universal primary education for all. The full story
	Erasmus scholarships for Syrian students By providing scholarships which enable Syrians to study in Europe & Europeans in Syria, the EU seeks both to enhance the quality of European higher education and to promote dialogue, cooperation and exchange between Europe and non-European countries. The full story
	Poverty pockets in Jordan: turning local ideas into flourishing projects The full story
	Strengthening the Parliament in Lebanon With the aim to foster professionalism in the legislative and oversight work of the Lebanese Parliament, this project provides technical assistance, equipment and training to the Finance & Budget Committee and the Administration & Justice Committee. The full story
	Action for intercommunity dialogue in South-Lebanon Young people belonging to different communities meet for the first time, visit each others' villages and families, become friends and unite under common values through this project. "To know the other is to know they are the same." The full story
	Appui à la Modernisation du Secteur Financier Algérien L’Algérie a choisi de se tourner vers l’économie de marché et d’affronter le libre-échange Europe/Méditerranée. Moderniser les banques, les assurances, le marché financier et les organismes de tutelle est nécessaire pour l'expansion économique. The full story
	EU HIV Action Plan for Benghazi (Libya) In 1998 453 people, mostly children, contracted HIV/AIDS at Benghazi Children's Hospital. 53 have since died. Assuring appropriate medical care for the HIV-infected children and supporting a national AIDS programme are central to this project. The full story
	Support to the movement of people Activities of the project focus on three components: strengthening and specialization of the National Agency for the Promotion of Employment and Skills; orientation and training; information and documentation in the context of the Barcelona process. The full story
	Promoting tourism in Aqaba region, Jordan The 'Aqaba Special Economic Zone' aims at turning the region into an engine of economic growth and an international tourist attraction. Aqaba is now one of Jordan's main tourist destinations, with the local community fully integrated in this process. The full story
	Encouraging human rights among high school students in Lebanon "One World in Schools" educates high school students through the use of international human rights documentary films in class along with related interactive class activities and modern teaching methods. The full story
	Energy efficiency in the construction sector in the Mediterranean Reducing energy consumption is a key objective in the battle against climate change. Best practices in energy efficiency construction must therefore be established. The full story
	Defining a cooperation and development education model for European local authorities The project aims at defining a model to valorise local authorities' potential in cooperation and development at European level. The full story
	Euromed Transport Programme Euromed Transport vise à améliorer le fonctionnement et l’efficacité du système de transport méditerranéen en concentrant ses efforts sur les réformes politiques, les formations et le dialogue politique avec les décideurs. The full story
	Equality for women in Israel: Adopting a holistic approach The project is aimed at promoting norms and practices that safeguard the equality and dignity of women in the workplace. An emphasis is placed on combating sexual harassment, equalising wages and working against additional forms of marginalisation. The full story
	Euromed Audiovisuel II et le Maroc The EC-funded Euromed Audiovisual II Programme supports projects for the cultural dialogue between filmmakers of the Mediterranean north and south and gives a chance to artists of the MEDA countries, like IsmaÃ«l Ferroukhi, to have their films seen. The full story
	Community based rehabilitation for disabled children In Egypt children with disabilities are generally unaccepted and marginalised, experience a lack of service provision and have poor access to education. Reducing their marginalisation and discrimination is the main aim of this project. The full story
	Améliorer le cadre des investissements et accompagner le développement économique en Tunisie This project assists the realisation of the Partnership Agreement between the EU and Tunisia. It provides the expertise, technical assistance and necessary work tools to harmonize the Tunisian and EU legislative frameworks and speed up processes. The full story
	Restructuration des industries tunisiennes In light of the Partnership Agreement between the EU and Tunisia, this programme focuses on the industrial modernisation of Tunisia. More than 700 enterprises have been supported by introducing new methods of work, training and technical assistance. The full story
	Helping rural people to produce food in North West Bank occupied Palestinian territory With food security an increasing problem in the occupied Palestinian territory, the EC is funding a project to help 14 rural communities in the West Bank grow their own food through better irrigation, land development and home gardens. The full story
	Promote Better Migration Management in Israel The project aims to improve capacity of the Israeli government and the civil society to fight against trafficking for forced labour and to protect refugees. The full story
	Improving the equity, efficiency and quality of the health system in Syria The largest EU funded-project in Syria, HSMP has been supporting Syria's health sector reforms since 2002. The Programme aims to improve the health status of the Syrian population by improving the equity, efficiency and quality of the health system. The full story
	Euro-Med Youth Programme in Syria The programme stimulates and encourages mutual understanding among youth in the Euro-Mediterranean region, fighting stereotypes and prejudices and enhancing the sense of solidarity among youth by promoting active citizenship & intercultural dialogue. The full story
	Supporting the modernisation of higher education in Syria TEMPUS has supported the modernisation of higher education in Syria since 2002, building networks and promoting international and regional cooperation among academic institutions. The full story
	Support to the Syrian education system affected by a large influx of Iraqi refugees The EU & UNICEF are working to increase the number of Iraqi refugee children in Syrian public education and to enhance the pedagogical and physical learning environments of 216 schools in areas affected by a large influx of Iraqi refugees. The full story
	Promotion of Gaza schools' inclusion The project aims at supporting governmental teachers from Gaza in promoting school inclusion of the most disadvantaged children and at building the capacities of the Remedial Education Centre in its actions towards promoting inclusive education. The full story
	Energy Efficiency in the Construction Sector in the Mediterranean (MED-ENEC) The objective of the MED-ENEC project is to give a boost to energy efficiency measures and to the use of solar energy in the construction sector, in order to reduce both energy supply requirements and environmental impact. The full story
	Breaking the cycle of alienation: Coexistence through education in Israel The project organises multicultural meetings and joint activities between Jewish and Arab schools in Israel. Tolerance, respect and friendship are created between pupils, parents, teachers and volunteers from the two communities. The full story
	Appui au développement des PME/PMI en Algérie L'Algérie est confrontée à plusieurs défis: passer d’une économie administrée à une économie de marché, développer ses entreprises privées et accroître ses exportations hors hydrocarbures. The full story
	Multimedia Virtual Space for Human Rights in Lebanon An open coalition of NGOs established a Multimedia Virtual Space where several organisations contribute to training, research and advocacy on human rights in Lebanon, with multimedia tools (web, library, films) reaching a wide range of audiences. The full story
	Rights Awareness Raising and Empowerment Courses for Bedouin Girls and Boys in Israel The project runs courses for groups of Bedouin girls, boys and their educators in the Negev region. Participants learn about identity and human rights, especially women's rights, as well as physical development during puberty and family planning. The full story

Russia

	Celtic Cossack Connections Project in Russia To foster cooperation and cultural mobility amongst national cultural institutions The full story
	Networking to keep children with their families and out of institutional care in Russia This project aims to consolidate existing knowledge and change the way child-care systems work in order to reduce the large numbers of children in care. The full story
	Northern Dimension Policy (Nuclear Safety aspects) Spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste in north-western Russia present a legacy of dangerous environmental hazards on an international scale. This is being addressed by the Russian federation and the international community through the NDP. The full story
	Child-centred decision making The full story
	Double Masters’ Degree Programme in European Union Studies in Russia The EU TEMPUS programme established a double Masters’ Degree Programme in European Union Studies between Russian and EU universities. Annually, 15-20 students enroll at the Masters’ programme. The full story
	Harmonisation of Environmental Standards in Russia The full story
	Preventing Human Trafficking in the Russian Federation Victims of trafficking in Russia can receive medical, social and psychological assistance at the first Rehabilitation Centre. Moreover, work is done on strengthening the capacity of relevant law enforcement agencies to combat human trafficking. The full story
	Strengthening the childcare system in St. Petersburg (Russia) This project strengths childcare system in St. Petesburg to support children's right to live in a family environment. It develops a unified tool for using in decision making situations. The full story
	Supporting readmission of migrants in the Russian Federation The project supports Russia to develop the national legislation to ensure compliance with its international obligations in the area of readmission. The full story
	Renewable Energy Policy in the Russian Federation To support the Russian Federal Government and regional administrations in the development of legal and regulatory framework to facilitate and encourage the use of renewable energy in the Russian Federation. The full story
	Promoting democracy through social NGOs in Russia The Russian government is implementing a reform handing over certain social services to market forces. This project aims to create a strong sustainable link between governmental organisations and NGOs for the provision of social services. The full story
	Building bridges between Russia and the EU through culture The project intends to establish partnerships based on intercultural dialogue in order to facilitate better cultural understanding between Europe and Russia in the area of performing arts and culture. The full story
	Establishment of International Rehabilitation Centre for 7-14 Year-Old Children with Disabilities The project is about bringing EU experience and helping Russian specialsts adapt it for the Russian context in medical and social rehabilitation of children with disabilities. The full story
	Museum Token Promotion of museums by developing museum shops and souvenirs The full story
	Helping young people with severe intellectual disorders in Moscow (Russia) The programme develops a special vocational training model in a Moscow college through setting up facilities for social adaptation, vocational guidance and employment of young people with intellectual disabilities. The full story
	"RESPECT" - Comics for Tolerance Institutional support to the Russian comic scene and production of anti-discriminatory comics. The full story
	Construction of a sludge incineration plant in Saint Petersburg (Russia) Construction of a Sludge Incineration Plant in Saint Petersburg in order to reduce pollution of the marine environment in the Baltic Sea. The full story
	Rehabilitation of street children in St. Petersburg This project intends to strengthen the rehabilitation of street children and adolescents in St. Petesburg developing preventive services and a case management approach. The full story
	Promoting culture of the Russian Hansa cities To reinforce the integration of a community of the most ancient Russian cities united by the Hanseatic links to become competent partners playing active role in the Hansa of the New Times and other European pro-city cultural networks The full story
	Supporting social integration of disabled children in Russia The project aims to significantly improve the social integration and rehabilitation of disabled institutionalised children in Russia through support of family-based care. The full story
	Helping vulnerable mothers and their children in Russia The project is about the prevention of children from institutionalisation; supporting vulnerable mothers and preventing young child abandonment. The full story
	Strengthening Education and Health Care Services in the Russian North Caucasus: Chechnya and Ingushetia In September 2006 UNICEF in agreement with the Russian Government and with financial support from the EC launched a four-year project to address the challenge of strengthening education and health care services in Chechnya and Ingushetia. The full story
	Promoting inclusion of children with disabilities into schools in Russia “We must create a system of education for children with disabilities to provide an opportunity for disabled and non-disabled children to learn together at mainstream schools. Both children and society will benefit.” Russian President Dmitry Medvedev The full story
	Supporting rural entrepreneurship in the Russian Federation The project aims to improve the economy and welfare of rural areas in Karelia (Russian Federation)through the establishment of cooperatives. The full story
	HIV/AIDS Prevention and Combating in the Russian Federation, Phase II The HIV epidemic in Russia is considered to be the fastest growing in Europe. Significant capacity building and training in antiretroviral treatment and care are necessary to improve and increase treatment in order to combat the disease. The full story
	Cooperation programme in the Baltic Sea region 2003 - support for the private sector Through supporting government-to-business service more small businesses have transparent access to public procurements using modern ICT technologies and the regional administration enjoys better services at a lower price. The full story