Ukraine and Switzerland will deepen collaboration in social protection policy and program delivery. At a meeting in Kyiv, Minister of Social Policy Denys Ulutin and the Swiss Ambassador discussed next-step priorities, aligning Swiss technical assistance with Ukraine’s reform agenda and immediate needs arising from the war.
The parties focused on practical support for communities and people most at risk—families of servicemembers, internally displaced persons, people with disabilities, and low-income households. Switzerland confirmed interest in continuing targeted aid and expert support for Ukraine’s social services network.
Near-term priorities include:
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Scaling community-based social services and case management at the local level
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Improving targeting and transparency of benefits through better data exchange and registries
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Training social workers and strengthening municipal service centers
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Coordinating international assistance with national reform milestones
The Ministry emphasized digital tools and data quality to reduce duplication and speed up benefit decisions. Partners also discussed better integration of employment services and rehabilitation programs so that social assistance works in tandem with economic recovery.
Both sides agreed to maintain a standing coordination format to track progress and quickly remove bottlenecks. The outcome of the meeting is a shared roadmap: keep essential support flowing now while building a more effective, transparent social-protection system for the medium term.
