8 steps to participating in Ukraine’s reconstruction: a practical guide by the EBA Ukraine Recovery Committee

03/ 02/ 2026

The Ukraine Recovery Committee of the European Business Association has developed a practical guide for foreign companies interested in contributing to Ukraine’s reconstruction but unsure where to begin. At international events, representatives of foreign businesses increasingly ask their Ukrainian counterparts: “We want to work with Ukraine — but where do we start?” In response, the Committee has prepared a document containing clear recommendations to help companies identify an effective pathway to engaging in recovery projects. The guide outlines eight practical steps designed to structure a company’s approach to participating in Ukraine’s reconstruction, including: Identifying the end Ukrainian beneficiary of the product or service Understanding procurement procedures and donor financing mechanisms Building a competitive advantage in the Ukrainian market Obtaining a letter of support from a local stakeholder Assessing the scale and impact of the proposed initiative Engaging export credit agencies and international financial institutions Securing co-financing in Ukraine Partnering with a reliable local organisation The document emphasises that Ukraine’s reconstruction is a combination of business development, cooperation with international donors, and collaboration with Ukrainian partners. The Association’s Ukraine Recovery Committee is confident that this guide will serve as a valuable tool for international businesses seeking to contribute to reconstruction efforts while also identifying new opportunities for cooperation with Ukraine.

At international events, representatives of foreign businesses increasingly ask their Ukrainian counterparts: “We want to work with Ukraine — but where do we start?” In response, the Committee has prepared a document containing clear recommendations to help companies identify an effective pathway to engaging in recovery projects.

The guide outlines eight practical steps designed to structure a company’s approach to participating in Ukraine’s reconstruction, including:

Identifying the end Ukrainian beneficiary of the product or service
Understanding procurement procedures and donor financing mechanisms
Building a competitive advantage in the Ukrainian market
Obtaining a letter of support from a local stakeholder
Assessing the scale and impact of the proposed initiative
Engaging export credit agencies and international financial institutions
Securing co-financing in Ukraine
Partnering with a reliable local organisation

The document emphasises that Ukraine’s reconstruction is a combination of business development, cooperation with international donors, and collaboration with Ukrainian partners.

The Association’s Ukraine Recovery Committee is confident that this guide will serve as a valuable tool for international businesses seeking to contribute to reconstruction efforts while also identifying new opportunities for cooperation with Ukraine.