Western Ukraine, particularly its border regions (oblasts), is emerging as a promising area for business and foreign investment. These include Lviv, Volyn, Zakarpattia and Chernivtsi, which all share borders with EU member states Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania. This strategic location offers unique advantages for businesses looking to tap into both Ukrainian and European markets … Continue reading Exploring investment opportunities on the EU border – in Western Ukraine
Rebuilding Ukraine’s energy sector: International support and investment opportunities
Since the start of the war, Russia has inflicted severe damage on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, leading to a critical need for comprehensive rebuilding efforts. As a result of the attacks, Ukraine has lost over 9 GW of electricity generating capacities, while local gas production has dropped 5–10 percent. In a recent attack—and one of the … Continue reading Rebuilding Ukraine’s energy sector: International support and investment opportunities
Germany’s support for Ukraine
Since the onset of Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Germany has emerged as a steadfast ally, providing extensive support across various domains. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz recently reaffirmed this commitment, emphasizing that Germany will remain Ukraine’s biggest national supporter in Europe, even amid discussions of budget cuts. During a visit to Moldova, Scholz declared, … Continue reading Germany’s support for Ukraine
Reconstruction Digest
І. LAND MARKET SPFU introduced the "Land Bank" project State Registration of Property Rights for Land Improvement and their Components Compensation for the Restoration and Construction of Land Improvement Systems Compensation for Humanitarian Demining Costs ІІ. LEASE OF STATE-OWNED PROPERTY The CMU has amended the legislation governing the preparation of documents required for the lease … Continue reading Reconstruction Digest
Ukraine Partnership Facility – UPF
Are you an entrepreneur or a representative of a civil society organisation? Do you want to work with a Ukrainian organisation on reconstruction activities in Ukraine and sustainable recovery of the Ukrainian economy? If so, apply for a subsidy from the Ukraine Partnership Facility (UPF). Budget Start date:Wednesday 30 October 2024 00:01 (CET) End date:Friday 31 … Continue reading Ukraine Partnership Facility – UPF
Ukraine launches large-scale privatisation
The State Property Fund of Ukraine (SPFU) has unveiled the Large Privatisation-2024 project, an ambitious initiative to attract strategic investors and stimulate economic growth through the privatisation of state-owned assets. Following the success of small-scale privatisation efforts, this initiative is a key element of Ukraine’s broader economic reform strategy. It aims to enhance transparency, improve … Continue reading Ukraine launches large-scale privatisation
Penny Pritzker shares vision for Ukraine’s economic recovery
At the end of July, Penny Pritzker, the U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery, visited Ukraine to discuss ways to increase private sector investment and jumpstart Ukraine's economy. During her visit, she met with senior Ukrainian officials, including Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, First Deputy Prime Minister Yuliya Svyrydenko, Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov, … Continue reading Penny Pritzker shares vision for Ukraine’s economic recovery
Ukraine: Development of a Public-Private Partnership During Wartime
The use of PPP mechanisms in Ukraine is not common and has been only recently gaining momentum. Even though the Law on Concessions was adopted back in 1999 and the Law on Public-Private Partnership in 2010, these instruments have long been underestimated. The main reasons were imperfect legislation and the public sector’s low institutional capacity, traditionally more oriented toward … Continue reading Ukraine: Development of a Public-Private Partnership During Wartime
Government allows foreign businesses to build in Ukraine without licences
At its meeting on 6 August, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine allowed foreign companies to obtain construction permits in Ukraine without obtaining licences. This was reported by the government’s representative in the Verkhovna Rada, Taras Melnychuk, Komersant ukrainskyi. The government has decided to allow foreign companies and organisations operating in Ukraine through separate divisions and permanent establishments … Continue reading Government allows foreign businesses to build in Ukraine without licences
Rebuilding Ukraine Part 4: Investment Opportunities
It is clear to all that a major global financial effort will be required to rebuild Ukraine. It is also now widely recognised that the investment needed to rebuild Ukraine cannot wait until the conclusion of the war. In recent times there has been a developing focus on financing and support for Ukraine’s reconstruction in … Continue reading Rebuilding Ukraine Part 4: Investment Opportunities