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Focus areas & budget

What is the Ukraine Transition Programme?

The UTP is a three-year programme running until 2028 that supports both immediate recovery and long-term reconstruction. It has been developed in close dialogue with Ukrainian authorities and local governments as well as civil society in Ukraine and Denmark.

It builds on the following focus areas:

 

1: Strengthening resilience and urgent recovery

At the heart of the UTP is support for Mykolaiv city and region, which has been heavily affected by the war. Denmark’s support here includes:

  • Building capacity to respond to urgent needs and plan for greener, more sustainable reconstruction – continuing the existing Denmark–Mykolaiv Partnership.
  • Rebuilding schools, hospitals, shelters, and homes to restore basic living conditions.
  • Restoring electricity, heating, and water supply systems.
  • Expanding health and rehabilitation services, with a strong focus on mental health programmes for veterans, displaced persons, children and youth, and survivors of gender-based violence.

2: Energy security, green transition and jobs

Across Ukraine – and with local delivery in Mykolaiv – Denmark will also support rebuilding the economy and energy systems:

  • Restoring energy supply, advancing the green transition, and strengthening energy security.
  • Supporting conditions for economic development and sustainable growth, including a well-functioning labour market and democratic institutions.
  • Helping restore the private sector, with emphasis on agriculture and job creation.

3: Democratic reforms and EU integration 

Finally, the programme supports Ukraine’s path to EU membership and stronger democratic institutions. Denmark will contribute to:

  • National reforms, EU accession, and institutional capacity building.
  • Fighting corruption and reinforcing democratic institutions.
  • Promoting decentralisation and local democracy.
  • Supporting a democratic civil society, with special attention to the youth.
  • Strengthening independent media, including investigative journalism, and tackling disinformation.
  • Promoting human rights, gender equality, diversity, and combatting violence against women.