Quick Facts
| Item | Detail |
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| Program name | PREPARE Ukraine (Project Preparation and Readiness Enhancement) |
| Total envelope | US $200 million over 2025-2030 |
| Lead partners | Government of Ukraine · World Bank |
| Kick-off grant | US $44.3 million from the Ukraine Recovery, Reconstruction & Reform Trust Fund (URTF) |
| First disbursement | August 2025 |
Why PREPARE Ukraine Matters
“Donor money must turn into concrete assets—hospitals, bridges, export-ready factories. PREPARE Ukraine is the conveyor belt that makes that happen.”
— Yuliia Svyrydenko, First Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Economy
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Bridges the gap between pledges and project sites by funding feasibility studies, E&S (environmental & social) assessments, and tender docs.
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Builds an accredited pipeline that meets IFC/World Bank standards, easing access to EU, G7, and private capital.
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Speeds execution so reconstruction can begin the moment security conditions allow.
How the Program Works
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Project Preparation Fund (PPF)
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Provides grants to ministries, municipalities, and SOEs for technical studies, design, and safeguards compliance.
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Public-Investment Portfolio
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Central database ranks projects by impact, readiness, and co-financing potential.
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Covers healthcare, transport, energy, housing, and competitive industry.
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Capacity-Building Module
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Trains 1,000+ public officials in international procurement, ESG, and PPP structuring.
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Embedded advisory teams from the World Bank and partner consultancies.
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Fast-Track Window
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Smaller “under US $10 million” projects—clinics, rural bridges—get 6-month preparation cycles.
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Funding Timeline
| Year | Planned Allocation | Key Outputs |
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| 2025 | $44.3 m URTF grant | Set up PPF, approve 50 pilot projects |
| 2026-27 | $75 m | Detailed design for flagship hospitals, rail hubs, and water plants |
| 2028-29 | $60 m | PPP structuring for industrial parks and energy projects |
| 2030 | $20 m | Independent evaluation and scale-up options |
Totals may adjust as co-financing from other donors comes in.
Governance & Accountability
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Operational Manual—to be approved within weeks—sets procurement rules, E&S safeguards, and disclosure requirements.
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Steering Committee chaired by the Ministry of Economy, with World Bank and civil-society observers.
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Real-time dashboard will publish project status, disbursements, and ESG compliance scores.
Next Steps
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Finalize roadmap with World Bank Vice President Anna Bjerde.
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Open PPF application portal for central and municipal agencies.
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Award first batch of technical-assistance contracts by Q4 2025.
