Проєкт USAID “Економічна підтримка України”

USAID ERA Helps to Provide Clean Water in Sumy Oblast  With support from the USAID Economic Resilience Activity (ERA), the city of Krovelets will now have a more reliable supply of safe drinking water for its nearly 20,000 citizens. On November, 1 2024, USAID ERA delivered a combined sludge suction machine and drain cleaning equipment worth more than $120,000 to the Krolevets City Council in Sumy Oblast. This machine will eliminate clogging and water supply and sewage network accidents in Krolevets, clean its sewage systems, and provide high-quality and timely services to the community’s residents and businesses, as well as to neighboring communities.  Previously, the utility company, Krolevets Water Supply  used outdated equipment and was unable to promptly respond to technical issues, which led to long-term water supply shutdowns and increased repair costs and water pollution.  They would rent this type of machine from third parties to fix water supply problems, which cost $100 a day and hurt their budget. 💬 "Thanks to this new machine, work productivity will significantly increase, and the time and costs fixing accidents will decrease. This will make it possible to ensure a more reliable and uninterrupted operation of the water supply system, reducing the risk of water hammers and network breaks, which is especially relevant for our city with frequent power outages,” explained Tetiana Kharitonova, Director of the Economic Development Department of the Krolevets City Council. “Therefore, the ability to swiftly fix network accidents will improve the quality of drinking water and the stability of the water supply in Krolevets."    More major repairs of the central water supply are underway in the city as well. Following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Krolevets City Council, in late 2023, USAID ERA began delivering more than 11 kilometers of metal and plastic pipes, 350 hatches, couplings, taps, valves, elbows, washers, nuts, bolts, compression valves, and other equipment totaling more than $149,000 to the city. This new equipment is allowing the city to replace many of its pipes, which date back to the 1960s and are dilapidated, rendering the water running through them unsafe for human consumption. So far, nearly 20% of the planned pipe replacements are complete, supporting one of USAID ERA’s objectives to rehabilitate target infrastructure at the local level in Ukrainian communities.  Combined sludge suction machine and drain cleaning equipment provided by USAID ERA to Krolevets City in Sumy Oblast.

USAID ERA Delivers 2nd Pilot Boat to Increase Shipping Capacity on the Danube USAID, through its USAID Economic Resilience Activity (ERA) Resilience Activity (ERA), delivered a second pilot boat to the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority (USPA) to improve the efficiency and safety of pilots moving to and from vessels navigating the Danube ports. The pilot boat, Lotsman Bolotin, will replace the outdated pilot boat, Aldebaran, to transport maritime pilots 16% faster to arriving and departing export vessels, ultimately reducing delays and increasing agricultural export turnover to get grain to global markets. The pilot boat was built in Izmir, Turkey and is specially designed to operate in enclosed harbors and rivers, which is particularly important for ensuring pilot operations in the ports of the Danube region. The pilot boat can accommodate 8 pilots and 2 crew members onboard and move as fast as 32 km/hour; however, the average operational speed is around 15 km/hour. At the average speed, the boat can operate for up to three days without refueling. The 15-meter pilot boat is made of marine grade aluminum and painted orange, making it visible on the water under any conditions. The boat features a wide range of European and American equipment featuring two American Cummins engines  and two Alamarin waterjets from Finland.  Lotsman Bolotin is named after Captain Borys Bolotin (1940-2019), a first-class maritime pilot who served as both the Deputy Head (2009-2013) and Head of Danube Unified Sea Pilotage Service of Delta Lotsman (2004-2009). After graduating from Kherson Maritime Lyceum, he dedicated his life to maritime shipping on the Danube. He is buried in Izmail. Next month, ERA will deliver the third pilot boat, Lotsman Cheberiakov, also being built in Izmir. Recently, the second pilot boat USAID is building for USPA, named Pilot Cheberiakov, successfully completed sea trials. In total, USPA will receive three pilot boats to further strengthen the export capacity of the Ukrainian economy on the Danube and Black Sea ports. Background: Assistance to agricultural producers and infrastructure companies is part of the Agriculture Resilience Initiative (AGRI) - Ukraine, implemented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). It aims to help Ukraine increase its capacity to produce, store, transport, and export grain.

DAI, implementer of the USAID Economic Resilience Activity (ERA) in Ukraine, invites qualified local vendors to submit quotations for the ➡ Procurement of design, manufacture, and installation of dynamic scales for rail tracks Please take note of these important dates and email addresses: 1️⃣ RFP Release Date: November 5, 2024 2️⃣ Pre-Proposal bidders’ conference: An online pre-proposal bidders conference will be held on November 12, 2024, at 11 AM, Kyiv, Ukraine Time, on the Microsoft Teams platform. Please send e-mails and company names of online conference participants to ProcurementERA@dai.com by November 08, 2024, at 3 PM, Kyiv, Ukraine Time. Information of interest to all prospective Bidders will be presented. While attendance at the pre-proposal conference is not mandatory, all interested prospective suppliers are encouraged to attend in order to prepare acceptable proposals. Questions asked at the Pre-Proposal Bidder’s Conference that would benefit all bidders will be provided in an amendment to the RFP. 3️⃣ Site visit: Site visits are not mandatory. Please see more information on the ERA website. 4️⃣ Deadline for Receipt of Questions: November 19, 2024, 3 PM Kyiv, Ukraine Time to the email address ProcurementERA@dai.com. All questions will be collected, and replies will be sent via email to tender participants. 5️⃣ Submission of Proposals: November 28, 2024, 3 PM Kyiv, Ukraine Time Kyiv, Ukraine Time to the email address ProcurementERAInbox@dai.com Interested vendors are encouraged to review the full RFP details, submission guidelines, and required documents on the USAID ERA website: 🖥 ↗https://lnkd.in/dHgbhNBR All information and documentation is available in both Ukrainian and English. Find more about USAID ERA on DAI.com: https://lnkd.in/ebeegyFw

DAI, implementer of USAID Economic Resilience Activity (ERA), is on the lookout for an AGRI Export Partnership Specialist to become a part of our team. 📍 Location: Kyiv, Ukraine Detailed requirements for the candidate in both English and Ukrainian languages are available at USAID ERA website. Please review them to ensure your skills and experience align: ↗ https://lnkd.in/dnFKPpdU Please note that this job advertisement is aimed at locally based candidates in Ukraine. If you're interested in making a difference and meet our criteria, we would love to hear from you! 📩 Please send your resume by November 18, 2024 to: ukraine@dai.com

DAI, implementer of USAID Economic Resilience Activity (ERA), is on the lookout for an AGRI Private Partnerships Specialist to become a part of our team. 📍 Location: Kyiv/Odesa, Ukraine Detailed requirements for the candidate in both English and Ukrainian languages are available at USAID ERA website. Please review them to ensure your skills and experience align: ↗ https://lnkd.in/dM2nqb2w Please note that this job advertisement is aimed at locally based candidates in Ukraine. If you're interested in making a difference and meet our criteria, we would love to hear from you! 📩 Please send your resume by November 18, 2024 to: ukraine@dai.com

📣 NGO “Association “UCAB” with the USAID Economic Resilience Activity (ERA) (Проєкт USAID “Економічна підтримка України”) invites agri exporters to the seminar “Grain exports: expanding sales channels & new opportunities from Ukraine”, which will be held as part of Global Grain Geneva 2024.   🗓️ November 12, 2024 📣 14:00-15:30 (CET) / 15:00-16:30 (Kyiv time). Please attend early for event registration 📍  Online or for conference participants – InterContinental, Geneva 🔺 English   ✅ At the seminar you will be able: 🔸 Learn about the latest developments in Ukrainian grain exports 🔸 Get a comprehensive overview of global grain markets and emerging trends 🔸 Identify key industry players and potential partners 🔸 Discover new business opportunities and sales channels   ❗ Online access is free of charge: https://lnkd.in/dZP-GCSd   📋 Agenda (CET) ▶️ 14:00-14:10 — Welcome speech 🔹 Tom O'Callaghan, Supply Chain and Expert Logistics Lead of the USAID ERA 🔹 Alex Lissitsa, President of the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club Association, Chairman of the Bord of IMC   ▶️ 14:10-14:30 — Presentation “Grain exports: expanding sales channels & new opportunities from Ukraine” 👤 Oleksandra Avramenko, Head of European Integration Committee of the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club Association   ▶️ 14:30-15:00 — Pitch presentations of the 16 Ukrainian grain exporting agricultural companies   ▶️ 15:00-15:30 — Q&A session 👤 Moderator: Thomas O'Callaghan, Supply Chain and Expert Logistics Lead of the USAID ERA   🟡 We also invite participants of Global Grain Geneva 2024 to visit stand №5 on the exhibition floor, where the largest grain exporters in Ukraine will be presented. To establish new connections, partnerships and coordinated communication, you can plan meetings in advance through the Swapcard application.

DAI, implementer of the USAID Economic Resilience Activity (ERA) in Ukraine, invites qualified local vendors to submit quotations for the ➡ Procurement of 5 Vehicle Driving Training Simulators. Please take note of these important dates and email addresses: 1️⃣ RFP Release Date: October 31, 2024 2️⃣ Pre-Proposal bidders’ conference: An online pre-proposal bidders’ conference will be held on November 8, 2024, at 4:00 pm, Kyiv, Ukraine Time), to be held online in Teams. Please send to ProcurementERA@dai.com e-mails and company name of online conference participants by November 07, 2024, by 3:00 pm, Kyiv, Ukraine Time. Information of interest to all prospective Offerors will be presented. While attendance at the pre-proposal conference is not mandatory, all interested prospective suppliers are encouraged to attend in order to prepare acceptable proposals. Questions asked at the Pre-Proposal Bidder’s Conference, that would benefit all bidders, shall be provided in an amendment to the RFP. 3️⃣ Deadline for Receipt of Questions: November 14, 2024, no later than 6:00 pm, Kyiv, Ukraine Time to the email address ProcurementERA@dai.com. All questions will be collected and replies to them will be sent via email to tender participants. 4️⃣ Submission of Proposals: November 28, 2024, no later than 6:00 pm Kyiv, Ukraine Time to the email address: ProcurementERAInbox@dai.com Interested vendors are encouraged to review the full RFP details, submission guidelines, and required documents on the USAID ERA website: 🖥 ↗https://lnkd.in/ekVMmiCw All information and documentation is available in both Ukrainian and English. Find more about USAID ERA on DAI.com: https://lnkd.in/ebeegyFw

USAID ERA supplies 8 forklifts to enhance operational efficiency at Ukrainian border crossing points USAID Economic Resilience Activity (ERA) has delivered 8 electric forklifts to the Yahodyn, Chop (Tysa), Luzhanka, Uzhhorod, Diakivtsi, Starokozache, Rososhany, and Krasnoilsk road border crossing points (BCPs) on Ukraine's western borders. These forklifts will be integral to multiple stages of the cargo handling process at the BCPs. Primarily, they will be used to unload targeted cargo from trucks, especially for customs inspections. This will expedite the inspection process, enabling border agents to access goods quickly and safely without the need for manual handling, which is both labor-intensive and potentially risky.  Following inspection, the forklifts will be used to transport and organize cargo within the BCP facilities or designated storage areas, preparing it for onward transportation or reloading onto other vehicles for continued transit. By automating and accelerating these processes, the forklifts will help alleviate bottlenecks, enhance overall throughput at the BCPs, and enable processing more trucks in a shorter period, thereby reducing delays and improving the flow of goods across the borders. Each of the forklifts supplied is powered by a 20V Li-Ion battery and equipped with a high-resolution LCD display that provides real-time updates on speed, battery status, and the duration the forklifts have been active, ensuring consistent high performance even under demanding conditions. BCP staff received training on forklift operation and maintenance to ensure the long life of the equipment. Each forklift came with a 24-month warranty. These forklifts will improve day-to-day operations and the overall user experience at these critical BCPs by increasing throughput, reducing operational costs, and maintaining high safety standards. Between 2023 and 2026, USAID, through ERA, is dedicating $115 million to support the Government of Ukraine. This support includes the Ministry for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine (Ministry for Restoration), the State Agency for Restoration and Development of Infrastructure of Ukraine (Agency for Restoration), the State Customs Service, and Ukrainian Railways (UZ) to upgrade 42 of Ukraine's border crossing points (BCPs).  

On October 30, the USAID Economic Resilience Activity (ERA) representatives attended the Agro2Food exhibition, which has been bringing together producers of products, equipment, technologies, and solutions for agri-processing and the food industry for 10 years.    During the event, the USAID ERA team met with representatives of logistics companies, manufacturers, and distributors of laboratory equipment, particularly for grain analysis, which could benefit ERA’s agricultural partners export agricultural products.

In October, representatives of the USAID Economic Resilience Activity (ERA) joined more than 50 experts from international organizations from various fields, including engineers, builders, and architects, at the "Industrial Technologies and Reinforced Concrete: A New Development Vector" event in Kyiv organized by Prof Build magazine. The participants discussed effective construction methods for rebuilding Ukraine, how to attract investors to the private sector, and what environmental technologies can be implemented for sustainable development. Given the extensive destruction of housing due to Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine needs to restore housing at a rapid pace. Prefabricated buildings with ready-made walls and panels (prefabs) are being used to meet this need, with some of the reinforced concrete structures able to show greater resistance to projectile hits. Conference participants discussed how their companies use industrial construction, its advantages and how to attract foreign expertise. Oleksandr Stetsenko, ERA’s Senior Manager of Border Crossing Infrastructure Development, spoke on a panel about how ERA’s contractors are modernizing Ukraine’s western borders by installing prefabs. 💬 "We are installing prefabs at all border crossing points (BCPs) being renovated by USAID ERA”, said Oleksandr Stetsenko. “Why exactly this technology? First of all, this way you can control the quality, because these buildings are manufactured at the factory in batches for different checkpoints according to a single project. We do not prepare project documentation separately for each location but do it once and agree it with partners once. This also speeds up the construction process.” 💬 “The second advantage is that all prefabs will be equally energy efficient. The third is that it’s a significant time saver. Since the border crossing points work around the clock, we try to create as little inconvenience as possible for employees, citizens, and drivers,” he explained. “We cannot close the intersection for a long time, and it is more efficient to assemble the ready-made prefab from the component parts and quickly install it on the foundation.” At the conference, representatives of construction companies also shared their experience in quickly erecting buildings and adapting Ukrainian legislation to European legislation, which will help attract foreign investments in the reconstruction of Ukraine faster. USAID ERA supports the reconstruction of more than 40 border crossing points in Ukraine and invites qualified suppliers such as builders and contracting organizations to participate in tenders for the purchase of goods and services for their reconstruction and construction and other purchases of USAID ERA. Detailed information can be found on our website. https://lnkd.in/gxi88aZ7