Ukraine’s public investment management reform: Sectoral analysis of the Single Project Pipeline
February 20, 2026
The Single Project Pipeline is a core instrument of the national public investment management system, focused on specific investment projects and programmes tied to particular sectors and territories.
Lutsk has renovated 29 trolleybuses with the money of the European Investment Bank, but the infrastructure is being modernized slowly
February 19, 2026
“Despite large-scale financial support from the EIB, urban transport modernization projects are implemented with delays and focus mainly on the purchase of equipment without proper infrastructure development and strategic planning. This reduces the long-term effect for cities,” says Kateryna Melnyk, a specialist in greening investments at Ecoaction and an expert at CEE Bankwatch Network.
New equipment, but old infrastructure: how old contact networks can ruin new trolleybuses in Ternopil and reduce the effect of investments
February 18, 2026
As Kateryna Melnyk emphasizes, in order for international loans to work more efficiently, it is necessary to finance transport comprehensively together with infrastructure, as well as reduce delays in the approval and implementation of projects.
EUR 400 million urban transport loan: what went wrong and how to fix it
February 17, 2026
Over the past ten years, Ukraine has received EUR 400 million from the European Investment Bank to modernise urban public transport.
Empowering communities: Using digital innovation to drive Ukraine’s green recovery
February 5, 2026
Ukraine’s network of more than 1,000 territorial communities now finds itself at a unique historical juncture. On the one hand, decentralisation has entrusted these communities with the authority and responsibility for their own development. On the other, the ongoing war has depleted resources and made the survival of critical infrastructure a key issue.
Fast and furious? Europe hunts for raw materials
January 12, 2026
The roar of heavy machines, forests and meadows pushed back by steel giants – the traditional image of mining has become rare in Europe. But that could soon change, as access to critical raw materials becomes a global power play.
The Czech mining town saying ‘no thanks’ to Europe’s critical raw materials push
January 12, 2026
As Brussels races to secure raw materials and cut its reliance on China, it’s facing resistance from a Czech region that’s thought to hold a significant lithium deposit.
Cleaning up District Heating: Best technologies and real-life examples (Ukrainian)
December 18, 2025
Intended for practitioners, policymakers, civil society and the energy sector, this brochure reviews various public financing options that can help enable the transition to clean district heating.
Monitoring what matters: Public participation as a systemic issue for the EBRD
December 11, 2025
Information on public participation practices reported by the EBRD is lacking. This briefing illustrates the importance of regular and effective monitoring of project-level participation to inform the EBRD’s corrective actions and enhance management strategies.
More than just a few bad apples: If public engagement matters, why isn’t the EBRD tracking it?
December 11, 2025
Civil society organisations and accountability mechanisms have repeatedly highlighted EBRD-financed projects in which the people affected have been marginalised, consultations have been superficial, and grievances have been ignored. These are not isolated missteps or the work of a few bad apples, but rather recurring problems that result in serious harm to people and the environment. Our latest research identifies 38 such cases, raising a pressing question: How can the EBRD ensure meaningful public participation if it doesn’t identify and learn from its failures?
