The World Bank In Ukraine

GDP growth in Ukraine was solid at 3.5% in the first half of 2019 due to a good harvest and growth in consumption that was supported by remittances, consumer lending, and social transfers during the elections.

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Enhancing Recovery and Peacebuilding

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

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Improving Road Safety, Saving Lives

Watch a video on the results of the Second Roads and Safety Improvement Project in Ukraine.

Economy

Ukraine Economic Update, Fall 2019

The latest Economic Update outlines the economic situation in the country and medium-term development prospects.

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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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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Flagship Report

Review of the Education Sector in Ukraine

Institutional Reform

Reducing Market Distortions for a More Prosperous Ukraine

HEALTH

Tracking the Health Resources in 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...