Germany's Development Minister Svenja Schulze met with Ukrainian officials in Kyiv on 30 Oct., emphasizing that the country's reconstruction requires private sector capital beyond the €9 billion annual government commitment Berlin has already pledged.
European Union plans to discuss a plan to channel nearly €200 bn in frozen Russian assets toward Ukraine's reconstruction, as Ukraine confronts an €8 bn budget deficit in 2026.
Ukraine has been building wind farms and solar plants while dodging Russian missiles. Meanwhile, the EU's €50 billion program meant to help? It's funding more gas and diesel generators than renewable energy.
Switzerland has approved a mechanism allowing its private companies to access $620 mn in government funding for Ukraine reconstruction projects, with the legal framework set for signing in Rome next month.
However, Ukraine prepares to revive the Kakhovka Hydropower Plant destroyed by Russia. This is not just about electricity. It’s about security, water supply, navigation, and the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
Four Ukrainians who were injured by explosive devices have found employment with The HALO Trust, where they use satellite and drone data analysis to locate mined areas, according to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.
Russian missile strikes in March 2022 devastated Kharkiv's Regional Administration building and the Freedom Square, symbols of Ukraine's second-largest city.
Ukraine faces significant obstacles in attracting private investment for reconstruction, including power outages and security concerns, according to a European business leader.
The Ukrainian government and civil society are already developing information systems to monitor rebuilding efforts. But when it comes to implementing them, it is instructive to consider recent large-scale reconstruction programs, which hold important lessons for how to use digital tools effectively and efficiently.