Representatives of the investment company EFI Group recently participated in the international URC2024 conference. One of the main highlights for the company at the event was the presentation of the NovaSklo project—a new float glass manufacturing plant.
The URC2024 conference brought together over 2,000 participants, including investors, business leaders, representatives of international financial organizations, and politicians. This major event continues a series of high-level political gatherings focused on the rapid recovery and long-term reconstruction of Ukraine, following the full-scale Russian invasion.
URC2024 reflects the principles of Lugano, including a “comprehensive approach” to recovery that involves significant engagement from a wide range of stakeholders. The conference also showcases the progress of reforms in Ukraine, emphasizing its economic resilience and the process of joining the European Union.
In the coming days, we will provide more detailed information about the NovaSklo project and its impact on Ukraine’s industry and economy. Stay tuned for updates on our website.
The Most Anticipated Discussion of the “New Country” Project Supported by EFI Group and Livyi Bereh – LB.UA
“Ukrainian Education During the War: Challenges and Opportunities”
Moderator: @Sonya Koshkina
We are excited to share a report from the II Construction Congress. A vibrant discussion emerged about industrial reconstruction as an important driver of Ukraine’s economic development.
✅ Moderator: Igor Liski, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of EFI Group
Speakers:
🟢 Tetyana Skrypka, Head of the Project Office for the Construction Sector at METINVEST-SMC
🔵 Vitalii Koval, Head of the State Property Fund of Ukraine
🟡 Oleksii Leshchynskyi, Founder of the EnginUP trade and manufacturing group of companies Dmytro Kovalchuk, Founder of Alterra Group
🔵 Vitalii Melnyk, Vice President of UDP, Head of the Innovative Parks Development Division
🟢 Valerii Kyrylkо, Founder and CEO of Industrial Parks
🟡 Yevhenii Velychko, Mayor of Voznesensk
🔵 Andrii Semchenko, Director of Corporate Business at INGO Insurance Company
We are excited to share a report from the II Construction Congress that recently took place. This event served as a crucial platform for discussing industrial reconstruction as a key driver of Ukrainian economic development.
✅ The discussion was moderated by Igor Liski, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of EFI Group, who effectively structured and guided the conversation.
The congress featured the following speakers:
🟢 Tetiana Skrypka, Head of the Construction Sector Project Office at METINVEST-SMC, shared insights on strategic projects and initiatives impacting the recovery of the construction industry in Ukraine.
🔵 Vitaliy Koval, Head of the State Property Fund of Ukraine, outlined the role of state investments in infrastructure restoration and the effective management of state assets.
🟡 Oleksiy Leshchynskyi, Founder of the EnginUP Group of Companies, discussed innovative approaches to construction and their impact on economic growth.
Dmytro Kovalychuk, Founder of Alterra Group, emphasized the importance of implementing new technologies in construction to enhance efficiency and resilience.
🔵 Vitaliy Melnyk, Vice President of UDP and Head of the Innovative Parks Development Department, shared experiences in creating innovative industrial parks that contribute to regional economic growth.
🟢 Valerii Kyrylenko, Founder and CEO of Industrial Parks, highlighted the role of industrial parks in ensuring economic stability and supporting new business development.
🟡 Yevhenii Velichko, Mayor of Voznesensk, provided a local perspective and shared initiatives for infrastructure recovery and development at the municipal level.
🔵 Andrii Semchenko, Director of Corporate Business at ING Insurance Company, addressed the issues of construction risk insurance and the importance of providing financial guarantees for construction projects.
The congress was a significant event for discussing both the challenges and opportunities that industrial reconstruction presents for the Ukrainian economy. Participants emphasized that infrastructure restoration and investment in innovation are crucial for ensuring economic growth and social stability.
We are grateful to all the speakers for their valuable presentations and to all participants for their active engagement in this important event. We look forward to continued fruitful cooperation and the implementation of initiatives that will contribute to Ukraine’s recovery and development.
SEM Ecopack participated in the strategic session organized by GIZ Ukraine to assess the impact of the EU4Business grant programs on recovery, competitiveness, and internationalization of SMEs.
At this significant event, we shared our successful experience in obtaining and implementing grant programs. Our company confidently advances in these areas, showcasing innovation in production processes and inspiring others to achieve new milestones.
The session aimed to evaluate the impact level of grants on winning businesses and identify the current needs and requests of grant recipients.
We sincerely thank the GIZ team for their excellent initiative, fruitful collaboration, and the goals set for the future. Together, we can accomplish even more for the development and support of businesses in Ukraine.
Another meeting within the “Nova Kraina” project, supported by EFI Group and Livyi Bereh – LB.UA, has commenced in Kyiv.
“Crime and Justice: How to Hold the Aggressor Accountable?”
✅ Denys Maliuska, Minister of Justice of Ukraine
✅ Vladyslav Vlasuk, Partner at ePravo, Secretary of the Working Group on Sanctions Against Russia
✅ Nataliya Gumenyuk, Founder of the Public Interest Journalism Lab
✅ Denys Maslov, Head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Legal Policy
✅ Anton Korynevych, Agent of Ukraine in “Ukraine v. Russia” cases at the International Court of Justice
✅ Igor Liski, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of EFI Group
🔵 Moderator: Sonya Koshkina
The discussion panel “Unlocking Investment Opportunities: Strategies for Creating Investment-Attractive Projects” has commenced as part of Kyiv Investment Day 2024.
Speakers:
🔵 Igor Liski, Founder and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the investment company EFI Group
🔵 Serhiy Voitsekhovskyi, Member of the Board of Directors, BGV Group Management
🔵 Yevhen Zaigraiev, Board Member for Small and Medium Business, “PrivatBank”
🔵 Oliver Girlichs, General and Financial Director of Bayer in Ukraine (TBC)
🔵 Kaare Andreasen, Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO)
Moderator: ✅ Tetiana Berezhna, Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine
The Kyiv School of Economics and the Ministry of Economy held a meeting of business representatives. The round table entitled “Business development – the main driver of economic recovery” was also held with the participation of representatives of the investment company EFI Group.
They discussed new opportunities for investment projects in the private and public sectors.
Samvel Ramazyan, the operational director of EFI Group, noted the importance of an open dialogue between the state, business and partners for the reconstruction of Ukraine. In particular, we can already talk about the readiness of Ukrainian business for the rapid development of investment projects. After all, we are striving to launch a large-scale wave of industrialization, creating complex and global productions.
The mechanisms for attracting funding from international partners were discussed by:
Volodymyr Kuzyo, Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine;
Oleksiy Sobolev, Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine;
Paul Oliver, Deputy Director of USAID,
Jocelyn Corne, head of the infrastructure and regional cooperation department of the EU Representation in Ukraine
Karol Tofil, Head of International Business and Partnerships at BGK
Anna Lebydynets, senior banker of the EBRD
Tamara Andguladze, credit specialist of the European Investment Bank
Luca Panzellini, senior credit officer of the European Investment Bank
On February 24, within the framework of the three-year anniversary of the Kyiv School of Public Administration named after Serhiy Nizhny
a panel on the topic: “ROLE OF CULTURAL HERITAGE AND ART IN THE PROCESS OF FORMATION OF UKRAINIAN IDENTITY” will be held.
We will discuss discussing the national identity & socio-cultural dynamics of Ukrainianness in the conditions of the current war. We will jointly consider important aspects of existing socio-cultural transformational processes in Ukraine and focus on the development of strategies for the consolidation of the nation and preservation of statehood at critical points of historical development.
Moderator – Olesya Gerashchenko, researcher of wartime art, research associate of the Mediation and Dialogue Research Center.
Speakers:
Igor Liski, founder and chairman of the supervisory board of the group of companies “Effective Investments” (EFI Group), co-founder of the analytical center “Ukrainian Institute of the Future”.
Anna Vladimirska, Ukrainian writer, art critic, journalist, teacher, professor, business coach.
Kateryna Yasko, psychologist, author of programs to support emotional well-being and community development through art.
Ihor Chava, head of the Department of Coordination of Tourism Infrastructure Development in the Regions at the State Tourism Development Agency of Ukraine.
Stanislav Klosovsky, representative of the initiative “Heritage. UA”, founder of the museum and cultural center “In Unterealden”.
Starts at 15:00 on Saturday 24 February
