Ukrainian infrastructure needs €50 billion investment, faces business reluctance

Ukrainian water and heating infrastructure requires an estimated €50 billion in investment, yet current funding covers only 1.5% of this demand. This significant gap was a central topic at a recent Forbes Development conference. Discussions focused on the barriers preventing businesses from investing more actively in the sector, the high failure rate of public-private partnership projects, and the primary risks for potential investors. Participants highlighted that tariffs represent a major challenge, often described as "the elephant in the room," hindering private sector engagement despite the substantial need for modernization and development in municipal infrastructure.

Sources: Forbes Ukraine