#Infrastructure

BUSINESS FORECASTS FOR 2026

CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM AND A BET ON INNOVATIONS

Ukraine Deepens Cooperation with Slovenia

The Verkhovna Rada has ratified the Agreement between Ukraine and Slovenia on Technical and Financial Cooperation. The document opens up opportunities to secure grants, equipment, technologies, and expert support for Ukraine’s recovery.

Small Business Sentiment Index: entrepreneurs’ assessments and expectations

The Small Business Sentiment Index remained at 2.3 out of 5 in 2025. Entrepreneurs are cautiously assessing the business climate, while at the same time expanding more actively into foreign markets and developing digital channels.

ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE AS A STRATEGIC ASSET

WAR, RISKS, AND NEW MARKET OPPORTUNITIES

The state guarantees assistance to children and young people up to the age of 23 who have returned after deportation

Ukraine is developing a comprehensive support system for children and young people up to age 23 who have returned after deportation. Reintegration includes an individualized 18-month plan, psychological and social support, and assistance with documentation, housing, education, and medical needs.

WE INVEST NOT IN SQUARE METERS, BUT IN UKRAINE’S FUTURE

Ukrainian UPC helped implement e-commerce payment solutions in Bulgaria

The Ukrainian company UPC implemented an upgrade to the e-commerce payment systems for one of Bulgaria’s largest banks to facilitate the transition from the lev to the euro. The solution enabled hundreds of online merchants to accept payments in the European currency.

HOW BUSINESS COMMUNITY RATES TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS IN UKRAINE

Ukraine’s recovery needs amount to USD 588 billion – RDNA5 report findings

The World Bank, the Government of Ukraine, the European Commission, and the United Nations have estimated Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction needs at $588 billion. The private sector could potentially provide about 40% of the funding.