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I_CAN National Program

Inter-institutional Capacity Building / Center for Capacity Building for Ukraine's Recovery and Modernization
I_CAN is a national program supporting Ukraine's state authorities, local authorities, local self-government bodies, and civil society organizations in developing practical capacity to plan, prepare, assess, finance, and implement public investment and recovery projects.

Project History

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association (World Bank) and the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) signed a grant agreement on May 7, 2024, to implement the "Center for Capacity Building for Ukraine's Recovery and Modernization (CARMC)" project. The grant is financed through the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Reform Trust Fund (URTF). KSE is the organization responsible for project implementation.
In April 2025, the project was restructured. Its implementation period runs from May 2024 to June 2028. The I_CAN project is financed through the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Reform Trust Fund (URTF), managed by the World Bank, and implemented by KSE Institute.

Project aim

The project's objective is to strengthen the capacity of Ukraine's state authorities, local authorities, local self-government bodies, and civil society organizations to manage recovery projects with an emphasis on innovation, transparency, efficiency, and coordination.

I_CAN IN FIGURES

20+
training sessions conducted
2,500+
I_CAN community members
1,250+
specialists trained
20
regions represented
180+
communities completed training
Port Blockade and Russian Strikes Cut Ukraine’s Exports and Industrial Output as the Hryvnia Continues to Weaken — KSE Institute
October 29, 2026
Port Blockade and Russian Strikes Cut Ukraine’s Exports and Industrial Output as the Hryvnia Continues to Weaken — KSE Institute
Ukraine’s land market slows, but prices keep rising: Q3 2026 results – KSE Institute
October 28, 2026
Ukraine’s land market slows, but prices keep rising: Q3 2026 results – KSE Institute
Intensified Russian Attacks Worsen Ukraine’s Economic Outlook, with GDP Projected to Contract in 2026-27 and Budget Financing Gap Rising to $99.5 Billion over 2026-29 – Ukraine Macroeconomic Handbook by KSE Institute
October 22, 2026
Intensified Russian Attacks Worsen Ukraine’s Economic Outlook, with GDP Projected to Contract in 2026-27 and Budget Financing Gap Rising to $99.5 Billion over 2026-29 – Ukraine Macroeconomic Handbook by KSE Institute
Anxiety, a sense of purpose, thoughts about money and hopes for a better future — what lies behind Ukrainians’ sense of welfare and how does this affect their resilience and plans?
October 21, 2026
Anxiety, a sense of purpose, thoughts about money and hopes for a better future — what lies behind Ukrainians’ sense of welfare and how does this affect their resilience and plans?
When Peace Comes: The Cost and Architecture of Veterans Policy in Ukraine — KSE Institute Report
October 21, 2026
When Peace Comes: The Cost and Architecture of Veterans Policy in Ukraine — KSE Institute Report
Russia’s Shadow Fleet in European Waters: Legal Response – KSE Institute Study
October 20, 2026
Russia’s Shadow Fleet in European Waters: Legal Response – KSE Institute Study

Partners

We are grateful to the donors and partners whose support has made our research and projects possible.

Documentation

Project documents include procurement announcements within the project, contract award notices, the Plan of Environmental and Social Commitments (ESCP), the Stakeholder Engagement Plan, the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, and other project documents.