Ukraine Reconstruction Platform: nothing to write home about
November 10, 2022
After a hectic start to public discussion about Ukraine’s reconstruction in Lugano, here we are again, trying to come up with some tangible results after the Berlin conference but without success. What is lacking in the conversation on Ukraine’s reconstruction, and how can the countries and partners put their money and attention where their mouth is?
What do the OKKO filling stations employees say about their employer?
November 3, 2022
Petrol filling stations network OKKO, controlled by the Galnaftogaz JSC, is known throughout Ukraine. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) facilitated the expansion of this network having a long history of relations with Concern
Corridor Vc subsection under OLAF investigation, a cautionary tale for public banks
October 26, 2022
In August, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) opened an investigation into potential fraud and corruption around the Bosnia and …
Ukraine reconstruction: why we need electric urban transport investments now
October 25, 2022
A sustainable transport reconstruction in Ukraine’s cities should be a priority not only in long-term post-war recovery plans, but also in urgent support programs.
Why we need to invest in electric urban transport while reconstructing Ukraine
October 25, 2022
On 10 October, Russia started multiple missile strikes on cities across Ukraine – from Kharkiv in the north-east to Lviv located close to the Polish border. Although Ukraine’s cities are still vulnerable to potential damage resulting from Russia’s aggression, there is a clear need for rebuilding critical infrastructure to allow people to move around and help those that have been displaced return home.
Alacsonyan szálló repülők – Valós intézkedéseket várnak a Ferihegyi repülőtér vezetőségétől a helyi lakosok
October 24, 2022
A ferihegyi Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér forgalma – a pandémiás időszak jelentős visszaesésétől eltekintve – teljes, 1950 óta tartó …
The World Bank’s private sector arm – the IFC – must stop financing industrial agriculture
October 13, 2022
… 13 October 2022The World Bank’s private sector arm – the IFC – must stop financing industrial agriculture13th October, 2022Dear …
Ukrajinská analytička: Obnova miest už môže začať, musí ale byť zelená
October 12, 2022
Nie všetko, čo bolo na Ukrajine zničené, by malo byť postavené znovu. Nemôžeme obnoviť továrne ťažkého priemyslu, len aby sme ich o desať …
Urban public transport reform in Tbilisi
September 29, 2022
The briefing finds that none of Tbilisi’s proposed reforms have been completed, nor are they entirely consistent with the city’s goals, including prioritising pedestrians, enhancing mobility opportunities for the city’s residents and improving air quality.
Tbilisi’s public transport woes and faltering reforms
September 28, 2022
Residents of Georgia’s capital Tbilisi have been struggling with the city’s beleaguered public transport network, air pollution, road congestion and inadequate access to schools and workplaces for years. In the past decade, Tbilisi authorities with the involvement of international financial institutions, set out to improve the situation. Today, despite the availability of funds, most of the old problems persist.