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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.

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20+
training sessions conducted
2,500+
I_CAN community members
1,250+
specialists trained
20
regions represented
180+
communities completed training
September state budget spending was 11.7% below plan, and the deficit reached UAH 103.6 billion — KSE Institute Budget Barometer
October 14, 2026
September state budget spending was 11.7% below plan, and the deficit reached UAH 103.6 billion — KSE Institute Budget Barometer
Community revenues rose 25.6% in September, but delayed payments on the single treasury account held up some spending. Meanwhile, attacks increased 64.6% year-on-year — KSE Institute’s Community Monitoring
October 14, 2026
Community revenues rose 25.6% in September, but delayed payments on the single treasury account held up some spending. Meanwhile, attacks increased 64.6% year-on-year — KSE Institute’s Community Monitoring
Russian Shadow Fleet Tracker – September 2026: Shadow fleet shipments of crude oil and oil products from Baltic Sea ports rose 16% as Russia’s overall seaborne oil exports fell
October 8, 2026
Russian Shadow Fleet Tracker – September 2026: Shadow fleet shipments of crude oil and oil products from Baltic Sea ports rose 16% as Russia’s overall seaborne oil exports fell
KSE Institute Presents Key Conditions for Ukrainian Economic Growth at UBBC Conference in London
October 8, 2026
KSE Institute Presents Key Conditions for Ukrainian Economic Growth at UBBC Conference in London
Local Budget Revenues Up 19%, Attacks Rise 80.5% Year-on-Year — Municipal Review KSE Institute
October 6, 2026
Local Budget Revenues Up 19%, Attacks Rise 80.5% Year-on-Year — Municipal Review KSE Institute
KSE Institute Russia Chartbook
October 5, 2026
KSE Institute Russia Chartbook

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.