The World Bank In Ukraine

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The World Bank In Ukraine

A significant contraction is expected in 2020 as a result of COVID-19. However, domestic demand is rebounding, and Ukraine has entered the crisis in better macroeconomic condition than in previous crises due to prudent macroeconomic management over the past several years.

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New Project

Recovery of Eastern Ukraine

New World Bank project will help with economic recovery and development of Eastern Ukraine.

Results Story

Building A New Life and Staying Safe

A story on the results of the Conflict Response and Recovery Pilot and Capacity Building Project in Ukraine.

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Preparing for energy transformation

Coal regions in Ukraine will benefit from Poland’s lessons on ‘just transition’.

Ukraine At-A-Glance

Ukraine has experienced acute political, security, and economic challenges during the past five years. Since the “Maidan” uprising in February 2014, the country has witnessed several momentous events, including the outbreak of conflict in eastern Ukraine and the annexation of Crimea. From 2014 until early 2019, the Government undertook key reforms.

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Project

Access to Long Term Finance (US$ 150 MLN)

The project's objective is to improve access to longer term finance for export-oriented small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Ukraine.

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Research

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Public Finance

Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability Assessment

Flagship Report

Review of the Education Sector in Ukraine

Institutional Reform

Reducing Market Distortions for a More Prosperous Ukraine

SYSTEMATIC COUNTRY DIAGNOSTIC

Toward Sustainable Recovery and Shared Prosperity

Ukraine in Figures

Ukraine’s economy grew by 2.3 percent in 2016 after around 16 percent cumulative real GDP contraction in the previous two years. The recovery was supported by a bumper harvest and a pickup from low levels in manufacturing, construction, and key services. The poverty rate remained elevated in 2016, but declined slightly relative to 2015 levels due to lower inflation and higher wages. The economic outlook is modest given significant headwinds related to the conflict and trade blockade in the east of Ukraine. Sustainable recovery is contingent on renewed structural reform momentum. Read more...