On 15 January, Enabel hosted the ACTIVATE Forum, an event on active labour market policies and pathways to their implementation. The forum brought together partners to mark the completion of the first phase of our ALMP Facility grant programme and the launch of its second call, Jobs for the Future.

The event featured remarks from Luc Jacobs, Ambassador of Belgium to Ukraine; Daria Marchak, Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine; and Henrik Huitfeldt, Head of Section for Public Finance, Business Support, and Social Policies at the EU Delegation to Ukraine.

Regional economic strategy perspectives were presented by Zhanna Osypenko, Deputy Head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration, and Zhanna Sherstiuk, Deputy Head of the Chernihiv Regional Military Administration.

Dirk Deprez, Enabel Country Director: "Active labour market policies are not just about economic indicators – they are first and foremost about people. Helping people find jobs, return to the labour market, or gain new skills is essential for sustainable recovery."

Nine finalists of Enabel's ALMP Facility grant programme presented projects aimed at activating the labour markets in the Chernihiv and Kyiv regions.

Career support for veterans, short-term training courses in the construction sector, and training for electricians restoring critical infrastructure – these and other initiatives will soon be implemented with Belgium’s support.

Oleksandra Borodiyenko, Enabel expert: "The finalists demonstrated a deep understanding of the dynamics of regional labour markets and within specific communities. All selected projects offer a comprehensive approach to supporting people – from training or retraining to employment with partner companies."

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