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M&A volume in Ukraine fell 30% to $1.2 billion in 2024, InVenture says
The volume of announced and completed M&A transactions in Ukraine fell 30% to $1.2 billion in 2024 from $1.7 billion the previous year, according to InVenture estimates. The transactions included corporate deals, venture capital investments in tech, privatization of state assets, and sales of collateral property.
Ukraine's agricultural exports reach pre-war levels
Ukraine's exports of agricultural products amounted to $24.5 billion in 2024, reaching pre-war levels, the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food said. In 2024, Ukraine exported 78.3 million tonnes of agricultural products, the ministry said, adding that exports of agricultural products accounted for 59% of
Credit Agricole Ukraine receives €50 million EBRD risk-sharing facility
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said on Monday it has signed an agreement to provide a €50 million risk-sharing facility to Credit Agricole Ukraine to boost lending to local companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With the signing of the risk participation agreement, Credit
EBRD provides portfolio risk-sharing facility to OTP Bank Ukraine
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said on Monday it is providing an unfunded portfolio risk-sharing facility to OTP Bank Ukraine to unlock €200 million of new funding for Ukraine's private sector. The EBRD's facility will provide up to 50% coverage of OTP
DFC approves $325 million for political risk insurance to build grain silos, oilseed export terminal in Ukraine
The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has approved up to $325 million to back political risk insurance in the first quarter of 2025 for investments in a grain and oilseed export terminal, grain silos, and an inventory. The transaction represents one of the 22 transactions the development finance institution
Japan launches program to bolster Ukraine's anti-corruption and judicial reforms
The Japanese government said it is launching a program this year to support Ukraine in combating corruption and reforming its judicial system. The initiatives aims to help Ukraine improve governance, which could bolster its chances of joining the European Union, and secure international support for post-war reconstruction, the Japan
EIB to allocate €16.5 million to renew public transport in Kyiv, Mykolaiv, other Ukrainian cities
The European Investment Bank (EIB) said it will provide €16.5 million for the renewal of urban public transport in the Ukrainian cities of Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Odesa. The funding will support the acquisition of new buses, dual trolleybuses, trams, spare parts, and maintenance equipment.
EBRD lends €20 million to ProCredit Bank Ukraine for on-lending to SMEs
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said it is providing a €20 million local currency loan to ProCredit Bank Ukraine for on-lending to local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The loan, supported by up to 10% interest rate subsidy from the European Union, will help Ukrainian
World Economic Forum opens Global Government Technology Centre in Kyiv
The World Economic Forum (WEF) established a Global Government Technology Centre in Kyiv, making it the organization's second such center worldwide, after Berlin, as it seeks to develop GovTech solutions. The center aims to leverage AI, Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, and cybersecurity to foster an innovation ecosystem
European Commission disburses €4.1 billion under Ukraine Facility
The European Commission has released €4.1 billion to Ukraine as part of the €50 billion Ukraine Facility, bringing the total European Union funding disbursed to Kyiv under the facility to €16.1 billion. The government of Ukraine said €1.5 billion of the released funds is a grant. The
World Bank approves $2.05 billion aid package for Ukraine reforms
The World Bank's board has approved providing Ukraine with $2.05 billion aid package to support the Ukrainian government in implementing reforms to strengthen the economy and improve macro-financial stability. The initiative also aims to support the government in increasing GDP per capita to meet EU levels