8 Practical Steps to Start Working with Ukraine’s Reconstruction

Many international companies tell us:
“We want to work with Ukraine — but where do we start?”

After major Ukraine Recovery conferences and international forums, the interest is clearly there. However, turning this interest into real projects often proves challenging. Companies face unfamiliar procurement rules, donor funding logic, local co-financing requirements, compliance questions, and—most importantly—the need for trusted partners on the ground.

To address these challenges, our Chamber member BDO Ukraine, together with the European Business Association (EBA), has prepared a practical, hands-on guide:

“8 Practical Steps to Start Working with Ukraine’s Reconstruction”

This guide is not about declarations or theory. It is a structured roadmap designed to help companies move from intention to implementation.

What you will find inside

The guide outlines eight concrete steps, including:

• how to identify the real end-user in Ukraine, which directly determines the funding route

• how procurement works in practice, including Prozorro and donor-driven financing mechanisms

• how to position your solution beyond price, focusing on value and relevance for wartime and recovery needs

• why a letter of support from a Ukrainian stakeholder can be a decisive factor

• how to quantify impact and prepare a case that donors and development banks can support

• where to approach financing partners such as ECAs, development banks, donor agencies, and bilateral programs

• how to close remaining financing gaps locally and execute projects with a reliable local partner

Ukraine’s reconstruction is not a standard export market. It is a unique combination of business development, development finance, and strong local partnerships. This guide helps companies navigate this environment with clarity and confidence.