Ukraine’s aspiration to “Build Back Better” is at a critical moment, calling for collaborative efforts and strategic financial tools to drive sustainable recovery and development. This event will serve as a platform to explore current available financial instruments that can unlock the potential of both Ukrainian and Norwegian expertise, cutting-edge technology, and capital.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has for years been the largest institutional investor in Ukraine, and therefore has a distinct and important role in the country. Given its financial toolbox and operational experience in the region, it is one of the major first partners for the Nansen Support Programme to Ukraine.

We have invited senior EBRD representatives to showcase their activities in Ukraine’s recovery and how Norwegian and Ukrainian partnerships can use EBRD financial mechanisms to unlock vital competence, technology and capital for Ukraine.

Committed, and yet to be committed, Norwegian and Ukrainian businesses and authorities will add their perspectives, aiming to inspire action towards a resilient future for Ukraine. Together, we’re looking to foster growth and prosperity by forming a strong alliance of capabilities and resources. Come join us in this journey towards a victorious and more prosperous tomorrow for Ukraine!

🗓️  Date: October 25th 13:00 – 14:45
📍  Place: Norad, Bygdøy Alle 2, Oslo, Infocenter 5. floor and digital
🔗 Link to registration: Ukraine is looking to Build Back Better

 Program:

Time *Oslo time	Program	Speakers
13:00	Welcome and opening by hosts	Jorun Nossum, Assistant Director, Norad
13:05	Opening remarks	Deputy Minister Hallvard Ingebrigtsen, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries
13:10	Ukrainian prioritized needs in the short and medium-term	Mustafa Nayyem, Head of the State Agency for Reconstruction and Development. On video
13:20	The Norwegian Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine	Christian Syse, Special Representative for Ukraine, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
13:30	EBRD presentation on its financial toolbox in Ukraine	Jurgen Rigterink, EBRD First Vice-President Mark Magaletsky, EBRD, Deputy Head Ukraine
14:00	Moderated panel on what the private sector would need to be able to contribute to Ukraine’s recovery	Mark Magaletsky, EBRD, Deputy Head Ukraine Alina Sviderska, Scatec General Manager Ukraine – On video Mats Tristan Tjemsland – Chief Financial Officer at Cambi Christian Syse – NMFA Gustav Heiberg – Head of Europe at Hydro Rein
14:40	Call to action. NHO and TEKNA on how Norwegian competence can contribute/get involved.	Kristin Hansen, International Director at NHO – Confederation of Norwegian Enterprises Elisabet Line Haugsbø – President of TEKNA – The Norwegian Society of Graduate Technical and Scientific Professionals