COMMON FUTURE Congress for Reconstruction of Ukraine - summary of the second edition!
That's what happened on October 7-8, 2024 during the second edition of the COMMON FUTURE Congress for the Reconstruction of Ukraine. Two days, four stages and nearly 1000 participants!
Congress opening ceremony - first debates
During the opening, Tomasz Kobierski, President of the Management Board of the MTP Group, stressed the key role of Poland as an ally of Ukraine and noted that cooperation between the two countries will be important for the whole of Europe. The inauguration was attended by representatives of the Polish government and Ukrainian institutions, including Krzysztof Paszyk of the Ministry of Development, Paweł Kowal of the Commission for Cooperation with Ukraine, as well as representatives of substantive partners: Jacek Piechota, President of the Polish-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce, and Jan Stylinski, President of the Polish Association of Construction Employers.
The first day of the congress was marked by a plenary session on the role of Central Europe in the reconstruction of Ukraine, which focused attention on long-term cooperation plans and the region's potential as a key partner in reconstruction. Panelists included Dr. Malgorzata Bonikowska of the Center for International Relations and Andriy Sadovyy, mayor of Lviv.
During the congress, a key agreement was also signed between the Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy and Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, providing support for entrepreneurs involved in the reconstruction of Ukraine. The maximum amount of support is PLN 10 million per entity, with the possibility of launching the program from January 2025.
Second day of the Congress - the role of Ukrainian women and new initiatives
The second day of the Congress began with a panel titled “Ukraine is a Woman,” during which participants, including leaders of organizations such as the Ukrainian Women's Foundation in Poland and Diia.Business in Warsaw, emphasized the key role of women in the country's transformation. They also discussed how Ukrainian women, despite numerous challenges, are dynamically developing their businesses - as much as 40% of refugee-run businesses are owned by women.
The day also saw the conclusion of two important banking agreements that are crucial for financing Ukraine's reconstruction projects. In addition, the Construction Stage showcased cutting-edge modular construction solutions that can play an important role in rebuilding Ukraine's infrastructure. Polish companies are ready to support these initiatives by offering innovative technologies in partnership with local companies.
The congress concluded with a reflection on the future of Polish-Ukrainian cooperation and the need for Ukraine's integration into the European Union.
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