The director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in Ukraine, Shevki Acuner, said that Ukraine cannot fail in reforms or allow “enemies” to profit from their results.
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He said this during today's meeting of the Regional Development Council in Kyiv.
“Based on the changes that are taking place in the political agenda, and despite the various statements of populists about the need for early elections, in contrast to all the actions that the enemies of Ukraine are carrying out in the east, trying to prevent Ukraine from consciously moving towards Europe, I want to thank you, Prime Minister and President, for your courage, courage and dedication to the reform process,” Acuner said.
He noted that the EBRD has been working in Ukraine for 24 years, and during this time it has invested more than €12 billion in the country, conducting about 280 transactions.
“Since the Revolution of Dignity, we have provided €2 billion for approximately 100 projects. Our portfolio at the end of 2016 amounts to €4,5 billion and about 180 investments that are at different stages. These figures make us the largest investor in Ukraine, and we are very proud of this fact. In fulfilling our mandate, we support not only the private sector, but also the public sector, which makes up approximately 45% of our portfolio,” emphasized the head of the representative office.
Acuner said that this year the bank attracted €25 million in grant assistance.
“Our work in Ukraine is not only about providing money. We work closely with government agencies to provide technical assistance and assistance in all reform processes. To once again confirm how much the efforts of the Prime Minister and the President are supported in the world, I note that this year we managed to attract €25 million in grant aid alone,” Acuner said.
He added that these initiatives are most supported by the EU countries, the USA and Japan.
“This support package will focus on those reforms that are on the agenda, as well as on the president’s program, which runs until 2020,” says Acuner.
Let us recall that in 2015 the EBRD invested about €1 billion in Ukraine, and in 2014 – €1,2 billion.