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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
Net Support to Ukrainian Farmers Averaged Just 0.1% of Gross Farm Receipts in 2023-2025, Compared with 14.3% Across OECD Countries — KSE Institute
November 4, 2026
Net Support to Ukrainian Farmers Averaged Just 0.1% of Gross Farm Receipts in 2023-2025, Compared with 14.3% Across OECD Countries — KSE Institute
Russia Chartbook by KSE Institute: Oil Revenues Rebound as Prices Soar; Seasonal Budget Surplus Reduces Fiscal Pressures; Inflation Halts Rate Cuts
November 3, 2026
Russia Chartbook by KSE Institute: Oil Revenues Rebound as Prices Soar; Seasonal Budget Surplus Reduces Fiscal Pressures; Inflation Halts Rate Cuts
Russia Expands Seizures of European Business Assets to Pressure EU Governments over Sanctions – Joint Statement by KSE Institute and B4Ukraine
November 3, 2026
Russia Expands Seizures of European Business Assets to Pressure EU Governments over Sanctions – Joint Statement by KSE Institute and B4Ukraine
Russian Oil Tracker — October 2026: Despite Multi-Year Low Export Volumes Higher Global Prices Lifted Russia’s Oil Export Revenues by 25%
November 2, 2026
Russian Oil Tracker — October 2026: Despite Multi-Year Low Export Volumes Higher Global Prices Lifted Russia’s Oil Export Revenues by 25%
What Makes Ukrainian Schools Ready for Distance Learning During the War?
October 29, 2026
What Makes Ukrainian Schools Ready for Distance Learning During the War?
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

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.