Ukraine, World Bank agree on $6 bn recovery programme

By IANS | Published: April 19, 2023 07:54 AM2023-04-19T07:54:03+5:302023-04-19T08:20:15+5:30

Kiev, April 19 Ukraine and the World Bank Group have agreed on a special program to respond to ...

Ukraine, World Bank agree on $6 bn recovery programme | Ukraine, World Bank agree on $6 bn recovery programme

Ukraine, World Bank agree on $6 bn recovery programme

Kiev, April 19 Ukraine and the World Bank Group have agreed on a special program to respond to the challenges and restore Ukraine, which will enable Kiev to attract up to $6 billion, the government press service reported.

According to Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, the funds, which will be raised through the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), will be used to restore critical, social and transport infrastructure in Ukraine, Xinhua news agency reported.

The recovery programme is due to be approved and launched this year, Shmyhal said.

Besides, Ukraine will implement joint projects with the World Bank on rebuilding its energy sector, including the heating system, as well as transport and healthcare sectors.

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