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Global Business for Ukraine and the European Business Association held a meeting with Clara Guzmán Zapater, Director General of the Spanish Bureau for Ukraine Rebuilding , and her colleagues from the Bureau and the Economic and Commercial Office of the Embassy of Spain in Ukraine. During the meeting, GB4U CEO and Cofounder, EBA Executive Director Anna Derevyanko shared insights on the current state of business in Ukraine, the investment climate, and the key challenges compani

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 identif

On 23 January 2026, Global Business for Ukraine together with the European Business Association, held a special meeting “Key WEF Takeaways for Businesses” establishing a platform for informal discussion on the key outcomes of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting and their implications for the business community.   Anton Aschwanden , Head of Government Affairs & Public Policy at Google Switzerland, reaffirmed Google’s steadfast commitment to Ukraine’s resilience and highlig

Global Business for Ukraine and the European Business Association hosted a business luncheon during the World Economic Forum in Davos. To exchange WEF insights in an informal setting and build new connections, the Association brought together around 60 participants from Ukrainian and international companies, as well as representatives of the Ukrainian government. The event gathered business leaders from various industries and served as a platform for networking, open discussi

Anna Derevyanko , GB4U CEO and Co-Founder and EBA Executive Director, met with Cristina Serradell , Director of the International Trade Unit at ACCIÓ, the Catalan Government’s agency promoting innovation, internationalization, and trade. The discussion focused on the business interests and opportunities of Catalan companies in Ukraine. Both sides agreed on the importance of de-risking tools to attract more foreign capital to reconstruction and other investment projects in Ukr

On December 4, GB4U held its Board of Directors meeting, with Xavier Cornut, Consultant for Europe and CIS at Switzerland Global Enterprise , joining as the guest speaker.   Xavier Cornut highlighted the key trends shaping Ukraine’s economy – from rapid EU-driven reforms to the growing demand in infrastructure, energy, transport, agrifood, digitalisation, and manufacturing.   Despite ongoing challenges, Ukraine continues to demonstrate remarkable economic resilience and a for

On December 3, Global Business for Ukraine, supported by the European Business Association, held its annual Christmas Networking Dinner in Zurich. We were glad to welcome around 40 distinguished guests from across Europe, building new connections between Swiss, EU, and Ukrainian businesses. For the second year in a row, this gathering became a nice opportunity to strengthen existing partnerships, meet new contacts, and wrap up the year in great company. The highlight of the e

The CEO and Co-founder of Global Business for Ukraine, Executive Director of the European Business Association, Anna Derevyanko , spoke on behalf of Ukraine at the WTO Working Group on MSMEs in Geneva. Anna shared the key findings of the EBA Small Business Sentiment Index survey, including shifts in the business environment and the impact of the full-scale war on small and micro-business operations. She also highlighted the Association’s MSME support project, Unlimit Ukraine,

The integral score of the Investment Attractiveness Index of Ukraine slightly increased in 2025 and reached 2,70 points out of 5 (compared to 2,49 in 2024). Thus, the index has almost recovered to the level of the second half of 2021, before Russia’s full-scale invasion. These are the findings of the new wave of the annual survey conducted by the European Business Association among its member companies in partnership with the international group of companies NEQSOL HOLDING

Representatives of the Global Business for Ukraine and the European Business Association took part in the international exhibition and conference ReBuild Ukraine. 762 exhibitors, 33 countries, and 23 national pavilions confirm the strong interest of global businesses in Ukraine’s reconstruction. The event served as a platform for B2B meetings, partner search, and sharing experience and information about doing business in Ukraine. The GB4U’s leadership contributed to the Europ

The European Commission organized a series of workshops on the sidelines of the ReBuild Ukraine conference, focusing on the practical aspects of doing business in Ukraine. During the workshops, Anna Derevyanko, CEO and Co-Founder of Global Business for Ukraine, Executive Director of the European Business Association, shared her assessment of the business climate and the experience of member companies operating on the Ukrainian market. At the meetings organized by DG GROW and

On October 22, the Global Business for Ukraine, the European Business Association, and the Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the UN hosted the «Ukraine: Spirit of Resilience» evening reception in Geneva. The event brought together international partners, business leaders, diplomats, and friends of Ukraine for an evening of cultural exchange, meaningful dialogue, and the strengthening of solidarity with Ukraine. Welcome speeches were delivered by His Excellency Yevhenii Tsymbal

Since the beginning of the full-scale war, SACE and SIMEST participated in special initiatives aimed at supporting the Ukrainian economy. Through a wide range of products, they can provide assistance to companies affected by the war and support the financing of infrastructure reconstruction and economic development. What instruments does SACE offer? SACE is ready to support Italian investments and exports to Ukraine, as well as reconstruction projects involving Italian compan

The Global Business for Ukraine, together with the European Business Association and METRO AG, conducted a webinar “ Working with METRO: Quality, Sustainability & Compliance for Long-Term Success ” on October 9. The event brought together potential suppliers interested in cooperation with METRO.  During the webinar, participants learned about opportunities for Ukrainian suppliers to enter international markets in cooperation with METRO. The discussion covered key product cate

The Global Business for Ukraine and the European Business Association held an extended meeting of the EBA Ukraine Recovery Committee with...

As part of the visit to Geneva, the Global Business for Ukraine and the European Business Association team had the opportunity to hold an...

On September 24, a special gathering took place in Geneva, co-organized by the Global Business for Ukraine, the European Business...

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The GB4U together with the European Business Association has launched the new business season by bringing together representatives of...

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