Webinar: Resilience and Reconstruction in Ukraine: Exploring Bilateral Support and Financial Tools in Germany, Poland, the UK and Ukraine

Background

The Business Sweden team is excited to introduce the "Bilateral Support and Finance Opportunity Identification Guide" designed for Swedish companies and subsidiaries looking to lend their expertise and solutions to Ukraine’s resilience and rebuilding efforts.

This guide aims to offer Swedish businesses and Team Sweden stakeholders current information on export finance options and other support avenues available in Germany, Poland, the UK and Ukraine. It includes details on a variety of financial tools such as export guarantees, risk mitigation mechanisms, grants, loans, and development cooperation resources, all geared toward supporting Swedish companies with a presence or production capabilities in aforementioned markets. 

The webinar is intended for representatives of Swedish companies and subsidiaries already involved in or considering participation in Ukraine’s resilience and reconstruction efforts, as well as Team Sweden agencies, and representatives from Swedish and foreign embassies and government departments.

Date: 10th September 2024 

Format: Webinar 

Language: English

Audience: Representatives from Swedish companies and subsidiaries, government agencies and departments, financial institutions, etc.

Agenda (CET)

• 15:00 – 15:10 – Opening remarks and overview of the opportunities for Sweden's contribution to Ukraine's reconstruction: Mr. Andreas Giallourakis, Trade Commissioner to Ukraine and Country Manager Ukraine, Business Sweden
• 15:10 – 15:20 – Exploring bilateral support and financial instruments from Poland, including guarantees and loans: Ms. Natalia Kicinska, Project Manager, Business Sweden in Poland 
• 15:20 – 15:30 – Germany’s initiatives and financial support for the private sector in Ukraine’s resilience and reconstruction: Ms. Lea Koerner, Associate, Business Sweden in Germany
• 15:30 – 15:40 – The UK’s leadership in supporting Ukraine’s resilience and reconstruction: Ms. Susanna Silversol, Public Affairs Lead (UK), Business Sweden in the UK
• 15:40 – 15:50 – Financial mechanisms and support initiatives available in Ukraine for Swedish private sector participation: Ms. Oksana Tkachuk, Project Manager, Business Sweden in Ukraine
• 15:50 – 16:00 – Q&A Session 

Moderator: Mr. Andreas Giallourakis, Trade Commissioner to Ukraine and Country Manager Ukraine, Business Sweden