Extended Meeting of the Coordination Council with the Participation of the Heads of Committees of the EBA Southern Ukrainian Office

16/ 01/ 2026

On January 16, an extended meeting of the Coordination Council with the participation of the Heads of Committees of the Southern Ukrainian Office of the European Business Association took place, traditionally marking the start of a new working year. Head of the Southern Ukrainian Office, Kateryna Morozova, presented the results of the Office’s activities in 2025 and outlined the key priorities for 2026. The participants discussed the main challenges facing businesses in the southern regions, including issues of mobilization and employee reservation, tax pressure, logistics, energy resilience, and investment attraction. In addition, the meeting focused on the key priorities of the Southern Ukrainian Office of the EBA (Odesa, Mykolaiv, Kherson) for 2026, which include: Systematic Business–Government Dialogue – regular communication with regional and national authorities, tax and customs services, and the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority to promptly resolve critical business issues. Business Protection and Advocacy – representing the interests of companies at the regional and national levels, reducing administrative pressure and risks, especially for businesses in frontline regions. Logistics, Ports, and Export – cooperation with the USPA, customs, and border services to maintain export potential, simplify procedures, and develop alternative logistics routes. Energy Resilience and Business Continuity – dialogue with authorities and relevant institutions, exchange of best practices on autonomous energy solutions, and implementation of joint recovery initiatives. Focus on Mykolaiv and Kherson Regions – supporting businesses through online “Business–Government” formats, fostering cooperation, and implementing targeted recovery projects. International Communication and Recovery – promoting the investment potential of southern Ukraine, maintaining transparent communication with donors and partners, and expanding access to financial and insurance tools for businesses. In addition, the participants elected Oleksandr Lazarev as the Head of the Coordination Council for 2026. Congratulations on the trust and best wishes for the successful implementation of common goals! We sincerely thank all participants for their constructive discussion, engagement, and shared commitment to developing a strong and resilient business environment in southern Ukraine.

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Head of the Southern Ukrainian Office, Kateryna Morozova, presented the results of the Office’s activities in 2025 and outlined the key priorities for 2026. The participants discussed the main challenges facing businesses in the southern regions, including issues of mobilization and employee reservation, tax pressure, logistics, energy resilience, and investment attraction.

In addition, the meeting focused on the key priorities of the Southern Ukrainian Office of the EBA (Odesa, Mykolaiv, Kherson) for 2026, which include:

Systematic Business–Government Dialogue – regular communication with regional and national authorities, tax and customs services, and the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority to promptly resolve critical business issues.
Business Protection and Advocacy – representing the interests of companies at the regional and national levels, reducing administrative pressure and risks, especially for businesses in frontline regions.
Logistics, Ports, and Export – cooperation with the USPA, customs, and border services to maintain export potential, simplify procedures, and develop alternative logistics routes.
Energy Resilience and Business Continuity – dialogue with authorities and relevant institutions, exchange of best practices on autonomous energy solutions, and implementation of joint recovery initiatives.
Focus on Mykolaiv and Kherson Regions – supporting businesses through online “Business–Government” formats, fostering cooperation, and implementing targeted recovery projects.
International Communication and Recovery – promoting the investment potential of southern Ukraine, maintaining transparent communication with donors and partners, and expanding access to financial and insurance tools for businesses.

In addition, the participants elected Oleksandr Lazarev as the Head of the Coordination Council for 2026. Congratulations on the trust and best wishes for the successful implementation of common goals!

We sincerely thank all participants for their constructive discussion, engagement, and shared commitment to developing a strong and resilient business environment in southern Ukraine.