The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) reviewed their joint project portfolio to assess progress and set future priorities. This collaboration focuses on improving project implementation and optimizing the use of loan funds for development.The online meeting was co-chaired by Deputy Finance Minister Olga Zykova and EBRD Deputy Head in Ukraine Mark Magaletsky. Participants included representatives from key Ukrainian ministries and organizations such as Ukrenergo, Ukrzaliznytsia, Naftogaz, and Ukrhydroenergo.Deputy Minister Zykova emphasized the critical role of EBRD support amid Russia's invasion, highlighting the Bank’s contributions to sectors like energy and transport. Since the invasion began, EBRD funding for Ukraine has reached €5 billion, with significant investments in energy infrastructure. In 2024, project financing doubled to over €400 million compared to 2023.Currently, there are 11 public-sector projects with over €2.3 billion in total funding, of which €1.2 billion has been disbursed. The parties agreed to develop a clear action plan to enhance resource efficiency and identified energy system modernization, renewable energy integration, and transport infrastructure development as key priorities.https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/za-proektamy-iebrr-v-ukraini-u-derzhavnomu-sektori-zalucheno-ponad-12-mlrd-ievro-investytsii-kerivnytstvo-minfinu-ta-banku-provely-sektoralnyi-perehliad-portfelia-proektiv (ICE LEOPOLI)

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