The World Bank In Ukraine

Ukraine’s GDP growth accelerated to 3.3 percent in 2018, but macroeconomic vulnerabilities remain and the economic recovery is fragile. Growth was supported by a record harvest, expanded services, and favorable conditions for domestic demand.

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Engaging Citizens on Healthcare Reforms

In Ukraine's Volyn region, the World Bank is engaging with local citizens to hear their views on important health service reforms.

Economy

Ukraine Economic Update, Spring 2019

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

Agriculture

Supporting Small & Medium Enterprises

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved the Program-for-Results on Accelerating Private Investment in Agriculture.

Ukraine At-A-Glance

Ukraine has experienced acute political, security, and economic challenges during the past three years. Since the “Maidan” uprising in February 2014 that led to the ousting of the previous president, the country has witnessed several momentous events, including the outbreak of conflict in eastern Ukraine and presidential, parliamentary, and local elections.

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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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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

WORKING PAPER

Ukraine – Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Regulatory Review

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...