The event was organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce, in partnership with the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine and the USUBC.
During the roundtable, the Assistant Secretary was joined by senior representatives from the Development Finance Corporation, U.S. Export-Import Bank, World Bank, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in discussing economic developments in Ukraine and highlighting commercial projects they are supporting in this market.
The roundtable enabled participants to share their perspectives on doing business in Ukraine as well as to learn about the various programs being launched by the U.S. government in this growing market. Participants also had an opportunity to learn how the U.S. Commercial Service can assist their individual company in entering or expanding in Ukraine.
Agenda:
- Introduction by Event Moderator Danica Starks, Senior Eurasia Policy Advisor
- Opening Remarks Ian Steff, Commerce Assistant Secretary
- AmCham Kyiv Remarks on New GOU Cabinet and Policy Priorities Andy Hunder, President
- USUBC Update on Ukraine's Business Climate Morgan Williams, President
- Development Finance Corporation Internal Policy Changes and Priorities for Ukraine Garrett Marquis, Vice President and Senior Advisor to the CEO for National Security Affairs
- EXIM Bank New Export Finance Assistance Programs and Priorities Doug Frye, Senior Loan Officer and Business Developer
- EBRD Overview on Key Economic Sectors and Projects Michele Small, Head of the EBRD North American Representative Office
- World Bank Macro-economic update and Key Projects Roman Kachur, Alternate Executive Director
- U.S. Commercial Service Services and Events Planned for 2020-2021 Ilona Shtrom, Senior Commercial Officer
- Q&A and Discussion Moderated by Danica Starks, Senior Eurasia Policy Advisor
- Closing Remarks Ian Steff, Commerce Assistant Secretary
