Arup Banerji
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@ArupBanerji
Regional Country Director, #EasternEurope (#Belarus, #Moldova, #Ukraine) @WorldBank. Muser on #Europe, #economicdevelopment, #jobs, #povertyreduction et al
Today, I am glad to welcome representatives from the G7 countries, the EU, and IFIs to Kyiv for the first in-person meeting of the Steering Committee of the Multi-Agency Donor Coordination Platform. The presence of our key partners in Kyiv underscores their unwavering solidarity with the Ukrainian people and their dedication to deepening cooperation with Ukraine. On the Platform, I emphasized the priority of covering State Budget needs this year and in 2025. One of the solutions should be the use of frozen russian assets, considering that russia is the reason for large-scale destruction and losses in Ukraine.
The DPL worth $1,5 bn was approved by @WorldBank Board. The funds will be provided under guarantees from Japan 🇯🇵 - $984mn and UK 🇬🇧 - $516mn. Grateful for powerful and timely support! @anbassani @ArupBanerji @WorldBankECA @MOF_Japan @FCDOGovUK
Important meeting with @WorldBank @ArupBanerji @GevorgWB on the eve of the presentation of the Ukraine Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment 3 (RDNA3) report. It is obvious that the damage is only growing and Ukraine still needs support from partners. Last year, we successfully launched funding for urgent repairs to houses affected by Russian aggression. Together, we made HOPE projects possible for thousands of people. Looking ahead, we are confident in our ability to continue these restoration projects and others in the coming year. In focus, continuation of the RELINK project for the transport sector involves modernizing roads,@Ukrzaliznytsia, and seaports to enhance transportation infrastructure. This cooperation aims to improve efficiency and connectivity within the transportation network.
🇺🇦 will receive a $1.5 bn loan from the World Bank, guaranteed by 🇯🇵 government. The agreement was signed during our meeting with @anbassani. The funds will be used to strengthen social protection & rebuild the economy. Grateful to @WorldBank and our partners for support.
