The Ukrainian-American Recovery Investment Fund has started its work: what steps have been taken
4 September 05:17
The Ukraine-U.S. Reconstruction Investment Fund has officially moved from the conceptual stage to practical implementation. This was announced by Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine Yehor Perelyhin following the first meeting of the fund’s governing board, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports
According to him, a number of key decisions were made during the meeting that determine the further development of the project. In particular
- a fund management system was formed. Four specialized committees were approved and managers were appointed to ensure a balance in decision-making and improve performance.
- the authority to open operating bank accounts was granted. This means that the fund is moving to practical activities.
- the selection of the Administrator and Investment Advisor of the fund has begun.
The next step will be to finalize investment protocols and prepare the first list of projects. They are scheduled to be discussed this month in Kyiv with representatives of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation.
“Both parties are working synchronously: the start-up capital and financial instruments are at the final stage of approval. We are working to launch 3 top-level projects over the next 18 months, and to ensure that the Fund’s activities translate into jobs, new production, new technological chains, and strengthening of Ukraine’s economy and security,” Perelyhin emphasized.
What is the Reconstruction Investment Fund?
The creation of the Investment Fund is the result of the signing of an intergovernmental agreement between Ukraine and the United States on April 30, 2025. It was ratified by Yulia Svyrydenko and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent.
The Fund is intended to provide financial incentives for Ukraine’s recovery, particularly in strategic sectors such as natural resources, infrastructure, and energy. The agreement provides for equal governance between the parties, as well as the fact that US military aid does not need to be repaid – an important signal of long-term support for Ukraine’s economic stability and sovereignty.
In fact, the fund will become a platform for attracting investment in the post-war reconstruction economy. It is expected that investments in key projects in Ukraine will begin in the next 12 months. In September, a powerful American delegation will come to our country to inspect potential projects and infrastructure for further cooperation.
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How the process will work through the prism of economic logic
1. Formation of investment infrastructure. The participation of high-ranking officials in the fund’s governing bodies significantly increases trust and ensures political support. This will allow for the smooth implementation of long-term international investment programs.
2. Attracting finance to strategic sectors. Ukraine’s economy needs high-quality financing in the mining, logistics, and energy sectors. The fund regime involving US capital creates a foundation for multi-transaction support instruments.
3. Promoting economic stability. Through a transparent selection process, independent managers, and clear procedures, the fund can become a catalyst for high-quality public project management.
4. Strengthening bilateral relations. A joint fund is a step towards a strategic partnership between Ukraine and the United States, especially in the face of geopolitical turbulence.
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An investment fund is an economic entity focused on sustainability and transparent project implementation. It has the potential to become an important driving force for the country’s recovery, both in the short, medium, and long term.
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