Samvel Ramazyan, Investment Director at EFI Group, joined the 2025 Cherkasy International Economic Forum, which brought together over 200 participants — representatives of business, government, international partners, and the expert community.
During the event, participants discussed development and partnership strategies, investment support tools, and new opportunities emerging in the process of European integration. One of the forum’s key highlights was the presentation of the Investment Passport of the Cherkasy Region, which showcases the region’s economic potential and investment opportunities.
Samvel Ramazyan spoke at the panel discussion “Investment Support Tools”, where he shared EFI Group’s experience in implementing investment projects in Ukraine alongside representatives of government and business.
Moderator: Dmytro Livch, Executive Director of EasyBusiness NGO, Partner at CIVITTA
Speakers:
Vitalii Kindrativ, Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine
Yurii Kosiuk, Chairman of the Board, MHP Agro-Industrial Holding
Danylo Yakub, Senior Partner and COO, Diligent Capital Partners
Samvel Ramazyan, Investment Director, EFI Group
Roman Hrygoryshyn, Head of the Ukrainian-Korean Business Council
“To increase the share of manufacturing in Ukraine’s GDP, we need large-scale investments measured in billions of euros. However, even individual initiatives like the Feednova Center project prove that the state can be an effective partner for business — particularly through the investment nanny program.
Businesses today feel genuine support from public authorities at both local and national levels — and these ‘nannies’ have real faces. For me personally, such a professional attitude toward business was a true discovery. The preparation process for the program is complex but worthwhile, as it allows companies to recover a significant portion of their investment costs later on. It’s crucial to have strong legal expertise and business planning capabilities within the project team.
Ukrainian businesses must work hard to ensure that more large-scale industrial projects emerge — because developing Ukraine’s manufacturing sector is our shared responsibility,”
— emphasized Samvel Ramazyan.
He also noted that EFI Group is actively developing new instruments to attract private investments into the real sector of Ukraine’s economy.
The Cherkasy region continues to strengthen its investment potential. As noted by Ihor Taburets, beyond economic resilience, today it’s vital to strengthen cooperation in several key areas:
Energy independence, to ensure that essential systems and enterprises operate even under the toughest scenarios;
Private sector investment in defense, which significantly contributes to strengthening Ukraine’s air defense and overall security;
Investment in social projects — including veteran rehabilitation, support for internally displaced persons, social entrepreneurship, and workforce training.
The Cherkasy International Economic Forum has become a traditional platform for strategic dialogue shaping the vision of Ukraine’s post-war recovery. EFI Group remains committed to supporting initiatives that foster sustainable business development and investment in Ukraine’s economy.