First Deputy Minister for Development of  of Communities and Territories Aliona Shkrum and Deputy Minister for Development of  of Communities and Territories Andrii Kashuba participated in the presentation of the Bessarabia Recovery Investment Plan (BRIP). This is a comprehensive study conducted by the international consulting firm RoyalHaskoningDHV with the assistance of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

“The Bessarabia Recovery Investment Plan (BRIP) is a strategic initiative that opens up new opportunities for the development of infrastructure, agro-industrial complex and social services. We call for active cooperation between representatives of state institutions, international financial organizations and the private sector. The Ministry is ready to facilitate the implementation of investment initiatives. In particular, today's discussion will help to form practical solutions for the sustainable development of the region.
I thank our international partners for supporting the development of Bessarabia,” said Aliona Shkrum.

The RoyalHaskoningDHV study specifically considers: the economic profile of the region, transport facilities and expected trade flows, investment opportunities in the region, institutional capacity of key stakeholders, and key risks and mitigation measures.

“Since the start of the full-scale war, the Bessarabia region has undergone significant economic changes. The blockade of Ukrainian Black Sea ports has made the Danube ports of Izmail, Reni and Ust-Dunaysk key to supporting our country’s exports and trade. The transport infrastructure, which previously played a supporting role, has become a vital corridor for Ukrainian agricultural exports and the supply of essential goods. The port capacity has more than doubled, which underlines the resilience and strategic importance of this region.
The presentation of the study is an excellent opportunity for us to hold a discussion, exchange ideas and form a common vision for the future development of Bessarabia. I thank my colleagues from RoyalHaskoningDHV for the meaningful research, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for its unwavering support to Ukraine,” said Andrii Kashuba.

He also noted that the sharp increase in transportation volumes has placed a significant burden on the existing infrastructure, requiring urgent investments in the modernization of ports, the improvement of road and rail connections, as well as increasing the efficiency of logistics processes.

In addition, the agricultural sector of Bessarabia, which is the basis of the region's economy, has experienced serious difficulties due to disruptions in supply chains, labor shortages, and global market instability.

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