Fostering Entrepreneurship in the Kryvyi Rih Region: Strategic Alignment with LuxDev

The Office of the National Development Institution (NDI) recently hosted a working meeting with the international mission of LuxDev during their visit to Kyiv.

The NDI team – represented by Vitalii Uliantsev (Head of Donor-Funded Programs Division) and Mariia Husakova (Head of International Technical Assistance Division) – met with LuxDev representatives Max Glesener (Director of Programs, Expertise and Partnerships), Richard Schmid (Global Programs Officer), and Matthias Morgner (Deputy Team Leader).

Key Takeaways from the Discussion:

Phase II Implementation: Evaluated progress on Phase II of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Support Program in the Kryvyi Rih District, with a strong focus on empowering newly established businesses.

Empowering Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Reviewed current training initiatives for entrepreneurs preparing to defend their business plans and secure startup grants.

Direct Donor Engagement: The LuxDev delegation expressed a keen interest in personally reviewing the participants’ business proposals.

Strategic Roadmap: Coordinated joint preparations for the upcoming Steering Committee meeting and agreed on the framework for 2027 work planning.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our partners at LuxDev for their continued commitment to driving local economic resilience and sustainable growth in Ukraine.