On Wednesday, November 6, Kyiv School of Economics hosted the event ‘Status of Implementation of the Ukraine Plan Indicators for 2024’. Organized by the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine, the National Coordinator for the Ukraine Facility Plan, the Recovery and Reform Support Team at the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine, and Kyiv School of Economics with funding from the European Union, the event gathered representatives from the Ukrainian government, parliament, EU Delegation to Ukraine, experts, and civil society organizations.

The event focused on assessing the progress of the Ukraine Facility Plan’s indicators for 2024. Government representatives presented updates on the implementation of sectoral indicators outlined in the Plan. Oleksandra Betliy, Leading expert at the Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting, moderated the event.

At the event’s opening, Nataliia Shapoval, President of KSE Institute, highlighted the Ukraine Facility Plan’s crucial role in driving national economic growth through strategic reforms. 

“European integration represents a path of essential reforms that Ukraine must pursue, regardless of external challenges. Implementing the Plan’s indicators is an investment in sustainable economic growth for the future,” she said.

Henrik Huitfeldt, Head of Section for Public Finance, Business Support, and Social Policies at the EU Delegation to Ukraine, underscored the unique scope of the Ukraine Facility programme and stressed the significance of collaboration between the government and civil society in reaching its objectives.

“The European Union is offering Ukraine unprecedented support — over €50 billion until 2027 through the Ukraine Facility programme. This program addresses three key areas: macro-financial assistance to bolster the budget, the investment component via the Ukraine Investment Framework, and technical assistance to drive reforms. For Ukraine to integrate successfully into the EU and achieve lasting change, it’s vital that reforms are carried out in partnership with civil society,” Huitfeldt said.

Presenting the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine’s efforts to coordinate the Ukraine Facility Plan, First Deputy Minister of Economy Oleksii Sobolev emphasized the value of close collaboration between government officials and the expert community.

“In 2024, the Government met 25 indicators of the Plan, enabling Ukraine to secure €12 billion through the Ukraine Facility. Many of the public’s recommendations were incorporated into the final document and put into practice. By year-end, we anticipate an additional €4 billion based on third-quarter results, which is essential for maintaining macroeconomic stability. That’s why professional public oversight of these reforms is so important,” said Sobolev.

Dmytro Natalukha, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Economic Development, outlined the Committee’s role in advancing the Ukraine Facility Plan’s indicators. He noted that some reforms may intersect with the Government’s commitments to the IMF and World Bank structural benchmarks, requiring further coordination with the Plan’s national coordinator and EU representatives.

“In partnership with the Ministry of Economy, we are overseeing the investment component of the Plan, particularly the Ukraine Investment Framework programme. This includes defining the goals of investment initiatives, tracking progress, and adapting reforms as needed. Our responsibilities are broad, covering digitalization, energy, green transition, and transport, all of which require alignment with World Bank and IMF requirements, as well as close coordination with the Ministry. Expert engagement in this process enables us to achieve our objectives efficiently,” said Natalukha.

Daryna Marchak, First Deputy Minister of Social Policy of Ukraine, highlighted the critical role of human capital in executing the Ukraine Facility programme. She noted that the demographic strategy developed by the Ministry — Ukraine’s first since 2015 — has prompted extensive public discourse. Marchak added that by the end of 2024, the Ministry will finalize strategies focused on neuropsychiatric care and the deinstitutionalization of children’s institutions.

Maryna Denysiuk, First Deputy Minister of Communities and Territories, outlined key initiatives under her ministry’s purview in the Ukraine Facility Plan. These include new digital tools to enhance transparency and oversight of urban planning documentation, advancements in energy policy such as the National Energy and Climate Plan, thermal modernization efforts, and development of cross-border infrastructure to facilitate traffic between Ukraine and the EU.

Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources Viktoria Kyreieva discussed the central role of the green transition in the Ukraine Facility programme. She emphasized that draft laws on industrial pollution control and climate policy align with European standards, with a target for Ukraine to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. Kyreieva also pointed to the importance of establishing a monitoring system for critical materials.

Oleksandr Oliinyk, Director of the Directorate of Justice and Criminal Justice of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, outlined key achievements under the Ukraine Facility 2024 Plan. Among them were new protocols for agreements with investigators on corruption cases, enhancements to the bankruptcy framework, and improved operations at the Bureau of Economic Security.

Following the presentations, government officials and representatives of civil society organisations engaged in an open discussion. Topics included the Government’s priorities within the Plan, the funding process for Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility programme, and the progress of specific sectoral reforms.

This event has been funded by the European Union. The contents of the event are the sole responsibility of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and Kyiv School of Economics, and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union.