First Foreign Investment Congress (31.10.2024, Kyiv)
On October 31, 2024, the National Erasmus+ office – Ukraine team participated in the First Foreign Investment Congress that took place in Kyiv, becoming an important event for strengthening economic partnerships with foreign businesses and attracting investments to Ukraine.
The Congress brought together 110 participants from 20 countries, becoming a communication platform for dialogue and discussion of future ways of cooperation in the process of Ukraine’s recovery.
The event was attended by representatives of urban communities from 26 major cities of Ukraine, ambassadors, heads of economic departments of 14 embassies, representatives of international financial institutions, investors, 10 international business associations, and government officials.
Thirty-four speakers from 12 countries shared their insights, including representatives from Ukraine, Germany, the USA, the Czech Republic, France, Brazil, India, Türkiye, the United Kingdom, Poland, Latvia, and Romania.
The Congress has become an important platform for attracting financial resources and foreign investment on the way to restoring Ukraine’s capacity and economic potential.
Svitlana SHYTIKOVA, Coordinator of the National Erasmus+ Office – Ukraine, spoke at the panel discussion “Level Playing Field and the Rule of Law as Keys to Attracting Foreign Capital and Private Investments for the Development of Communities, Households, and Education.”
In her address, Svitlana SHYTIKOVA highlighted key aspects of creating a favourable environment for attracting foreign capital. She emphasised that institutional stability, adherence to the rule of law, and support for local communities are fundamental for building trust among foreign investors.
She also underscored the role of the Erasmus+ Programme in modernising Ukraine’s education system, which in turn fosters human capital development. Additionally, she shared successful cases of Erasmus+ project implementation in Ukraine, demonstrating how educational initiatives can support community development and contribute to their economic viability.