District heating projects financed by the EBRD in Ukraine
May 14, 2025
This briefing examines EBRD-financed district heating projects in Western Ukraine, particularly in Ternopil and Lutsk.
Reforming public investment management in Ukraine: An analysis of Ukraine’s Single Project Pipeline
March 7, 2025
This report assesses the state of public investment management in Ukraine during the current transitional phase as well as the quality of project concepts within the Single Project Pipeline across five sectors of economic activity.
The World Bank’s role in supporting inclusive and sustainable community-level reconstruction in Ukraine
November 11, 2024
The World Bank has vast experience in post-disaster and conflict reconstruction projects across various regions and settings. These previous experiences must be utilised to ensure that Ukraine’s reconstruction considers all aspects of life in a complex, holistic, and multidimensional process. Success depends on combining physical reconstruction with elements of the rule of law, good governance, strengthening democratic institutions, and restoring society.
The World Bank’s role in inclusive and sustainable local recovery for Ukraine
October 18, 2024
This publication examines Ukraine’s recovery process, focusing on the World Bank’s SURGE programme and its impact on local development.
The European Partnership Principle: The key to public involvement in Ukraine’s reconstruction
October 17, 2024
This briefing examines the critical need for public participation in Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction process.
European Investment Bank in Ukraine (2022-2024): Some findings and challenges
October 11, 2024
This briefing critically analyses the European Investment Bank’s involvement in Ukraine from 2022 to 2024, highlighting persistent challenges in procurement, transparency, governance, and civil society involvement.
Will the 2024 Ukraine Recovery Conference mark a turning point for municipalities?
July 12, 2024
It’s time to reflect on the 2024 Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2024), held in Berlin in June. Bringing together over 3,400 participants across four thematic dimensions, with the Recovery Forum as the centrepiece, the conference highlighted the critical role of municipalities in Ukraine’s recovery efforts. Key discussions revolved around the distribution of financial resources, strengthening capacity, and nurturing partnerships.
Can Ukraine’s EU-backed recovery plan deliver on its green promises?
June 3, 2024
The Ukrainian government recently unveiled its Ukraine Plan, a key component of the Ukraine Facility, the EU’s 2024–2027 financial support programme aimed at rebuilding the country. The plan outlines several positive steps towards achieving a sustainable recovery, including a commitment to low-carbon, circular, and nature-friendly reconstruction efforts. However, there is much room for improvement.
Why is rebuilding the Kakhovka dam not the best option for Ukraine?
May 29, 2024
After the collapse of the Kakhovka dam in 2023, some stakeholders support the reconstruction of the dam, while others are willing to support the restoration of the natural landscape on the site of the former reservoir.
Global civil society coalition demands G7 leaders to prioritise support for Ukraine at upcoming meeting
April 16, 2024
As the 2024 G7 Foreign Affairs Ministerial approaches on April 17-19 in Capri, Italy, a coalition of leading organisations is calling on G7 nations to demonstrate unwavering support for Ukraine by taking concrete actions to address the country’s critical energy issues.
