Delegations from the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, held talks on increasing investment levels in the Ukrainian economy. Key topics of the meeting included discussions on new mechanisms for attracting private capital through privatization, expanding public-private partnership (PPP) opportunities, and creating an attractive investment portfolio for foreign and domestic investors.
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Pilot Projects and New Strategies for Attracting Investments
Following the meeting, the parties emphasized the preparation of large-scale projects in the PPP sector, which will soon move to the implementation stage. The Ministry of Economy reported that the first tenders in this area are scheduled to be announced next year, with expert support from the IFC expected in preparing complex agreements and accompanying investment projects.
“Ukraine is transitioning from preparation to the implementation of large-scale privatization and public-private partnership projects. We expect the launch of the first tenders in the PPP sector next year and rely on the expert support of the IFC in preparing complex transactions,” the Ministry of Economy stated.
International Support and Opportunities for Business
The IFC confirmed its readiness to engage in the analysis of investment projects, organize large transactions, and attract global investors to the Ukrainian economy. One of the important discussion points was the implementation of pilot initiatives in the healthcare sector in the cities of Zhytomyr and Vinnytsia, as well as the preparation of a new concession for the terminal at the port of Chornomorsk, which could potentially attract around 200 million dollars in investments. The parties also discussed opportunities for attracting equity capital for the country’s recovery after the end of hostilities.