{"id":3037,"date":"2025-10-06T12:34:47","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T09:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/efi.ua\/?p=3037"},"modified":"2025-10-06T17:03:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T14:03:03","slug":"en-efi-group-founder-igor-liski-speaks-at-ifc-and-austrian-federal-ministry-of-finance-workshop-in-vienna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/efi.ua\/en\/en-efi-group-founder-igor-liski-speaks-at-ifc-and-austrian-federal-ministry-of-finance-workshop-in-vienna\/","title":{"rendered":"EFI Group Founder Igor Liski Speaks at IFC and Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance Workshop in Vienna"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The workshop Building Back Better: Opportunities in Ukraine\u2019s Construction Sector was organized by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group (WBG), with support from the Ministry of Finance of Austria. The workshop took place in Vienna, bringing together representatives of government, international financial institutions, business leaders, and investors to discuss financing and reforms for Ukraine\u2019s reconstruction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This workshop was organized to help Austrian and European businesses discover promising investment prospects in Ukraine\u2019s construction materials, affordable housing, commercial and industrial real estate sectors. It aimed to deliver practical guidance, foster meaningful connections, and demonstrate how Austrian and European know-how can significantly contribute to Ukraine\u2019s sustainable recovery and alignment with EU standards, with support from the World Bank Group in identifying opportunities and mitigating investment risks.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A key session of the event focused on the development of Ukraine\u2019s construction materials industry, seen as a foundation of the country\u2019s recovery and long-term economic growth. The discussion was moderated by Tarek Helmi, Partner and Global Leader for Low-Carbon Solutions at Deloitte.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Panel participants included:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Mike Stenson, Executive Director in Ukraine, Kingspan<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Constantin Beelitz, Regional President, RHI Magnesita<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Igor Liski, Founder of EFI Group<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Klaus Einfalt, CEO, SW Umwelttechnik<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Antoine Coste, Senior Economist, Country Advisory &amp; Economics, World Bank<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The session explored opportunities and challenges for Ukraine\u2019s industrial recovery, addressing:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 regulatory bottlenecks and alignment with EU standards,<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 access to finance and the role of international partners,<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 development of local supply chains and workforce training,<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 adoption of innovative, low-carbon technologies,<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 creating the conditions for sustainable and competitive industrial growth.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The founder of EFI Group shared his vision for modernizing Ukraine\u2019s industrial sector, highlighting the crucial role of private investment in reconstruction. Speaking on the panel, Igor Liski emphasized the importance of investments for Ukraine&#8217;s economic recovery and shared EFI Group&#8217;s experience in creating large Greenfield projects.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ukraine has the opportunity to rebuild damaged infrastructure and to create a modern industrial ecosystem that meets European standards. Investment in industrial facilities can drive long-term growth and make our economy more resilient. This is a joint effort of Ukrainian business, the government, and international partners. The NovaSklo project, the first modern float glass plant in Ukraine, will be a cornerstone of this transformation, supplying the construction sector with a strategic material, reducing import dependence, and introducing new technological and environmental standards,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d <\/span><b>said Igor Liski.<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The discussion also underscored that NovaSklo, with planned investment of \u20ac240 million, is expected to meet up to 50% of Ukraine\u2019s domestic glass demand, reduce reliance on imports, and create around 300 jobs in the Kyiv region. The project will incorporate advanced technologies to reduce emissions and use alternative fuels, significantly lowering the carbon footprint of production.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EFI Group\u2019s participation alongside leading global industrial players and international financial institutions underscores the strategic role of Ukraine\u2019s private sector in rebuilding the country and strengthens investor confidence in the future of Ukrainian industry.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The workshop Building Back Better: Opportunities in Ukraine\u2019s Construction Sector was organized by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group (WBG), with support from the Ministry of Finance of Austria. 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