Ukraine Shifts From Preparation to Implementation
Ukraine is moving from the stage of preparation to large-scale privatization and public-private partnership (PPP) projects, Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture Oleksiy Sobolev announced after a meeting with representatives of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group.
“We expect the launch of the first PPP competitions next year, and we count on IFC’s expert support in preparing complex transactions,” Sobolev emphasized.
Key Assets to Be Privatized and Concessioned
During the talks, the Ukrainian side outlined priority projects that will be offered to investors:
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Pilot PPP projects in Zhytomyr and Vinnytsia regions.
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A new port terminal concession in Chornomorsk, estimated to attract $200 million in investments.
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Additional privatization initiatives aimed at strategic infrastructure and industrial assets.
IFC’s Role in Ukraine’s Investment Strategy
The IFC will provide expert and technical support in structuring deals, ensuring transparency, and attracting private capital. The focus will be on:
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Expanding public-private partnerships.
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Developing a clear investment strategy.
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Increasing investor confidence in Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction projects.
Why It Matters
Ukraine’s cooperation with the IFC is expected to:
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Unlock billions in private investment.
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Provide international partners with secure and transparent entry points into Ukraine’s economy.
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Accelerate economic growth and reconstruction despite wartime challenges.
The upcoming privatization and PPP projects are positioned as a core pillar of Ukraine’s post-war recovery and modernization, with the IFC acting as a strategic partner in turning assets into opportunities.
