{"id":12,"date":"2026-09-22T07:47:21","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T07:47:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slovenia-connects.cep.si\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2026-09-22T07:47:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T07:47:22","slug":"tools","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/slovenia-connects.cep.si\/?page_id=12","title":{"rendered":"Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This page is a placeholder for relevant platforms, informational sites, business portals and financial instruments. Explore the tools to see where to embed and find support for your idea or partnership.<\/p>\n<section class=\"scu-cep-tools-section\" id=\"recovery\">\n<h2>Ukraine&#039;s recovery and reconstruction projects and opportunities<\/h2>\n<div class=\"scu-cep-card-grid\">\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/dream.gov.ua\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DREAM (Digital Restoration Ecosystem for Accountable Management)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Ukrainian government public investment management system, a single entry point for managing public investment projects and public investment programs at national, regional and local levels. DREAM is fully transparent at all stages of the project life cycle, making it possible to effectively monitor and evaluate processes \u2014 from registration of damages and destructions and to financing, procurement, and completion of construction works<\/p>\n<p>DREAM key users: Local governments, Central executive authorities, International financial organizations and investors, Business representatives, Civil society representatives, Journalists.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmsr.si\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CMSR Slovenia<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The Centre for International Cooperation and Development (CMSR) is an independent, non-profit research and consultancy organization specializing in international economic relations. The Republic of Slovenia and SID Bank co-founded CMSR for the public-benefit purpose of supporting international development cooperation. CMSR conducts basic and applied research, consultancy, information, documentation, promotional, educational, publishing, and intermediary activities in areas relevant to international development cooperation. CMSR implements the technical and operational aspects of the Republic of Slovenia\u2019s bilateral international development cooperation. CMSR provides Slovenian companies with all the services and information they need to identify the most promising markets and develop strategies and operational programs for entering foreign markets. At the same time, CMSR provides interested foreign clients with analyses and information about Slovenia and its market. CMSR is accepting the project proposals that are of strategic importance for the Slovenian development cooperation here.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3>CEP Slovenia<\/h3>\n<p>The programme Recovery and Reconstruction prepares project proposals and scalable initiatives for future consortia resulting from our local and regional Slovenian\u2013Ukrainian partnerships, based on careful needs analysis, priorities on the ground, and in alignment with the programme priorities. Project proposals are published periodically. You can also find more information under <a href=\"https:\/\/slovenia-connects.cep.si\/?page_id=21\">Events and Opportunities<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/restoration.gov.ua\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">State Agency for Restoration and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine (SARDI)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The State Agency for Restoration and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine is a central executive body whose activities are directed and coordinated by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine through Minister for recovery, infrastructure and transport of Ukraine.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mininfra.gov.ua\/en\/biznesu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ministry for Recovery, Infrastructure and Transport of Ukraine \u2013 Section \u201cFor Businesses\u201d<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The document &quot;Ukraine infrastructure open for investors\u00ab is one of the documents provided by the recently restructured Ministry for Recovery, Infrastructure and Transport of Ukraine in their section \u00bbFor Businesses\u00ab, offering catalogues of information nad relevant action plans for potential investors to understand the landscape of opportunities, enabling them to evaluate which projects or sectors merit further due diligence regarding collaboration with Ukrainian state entities.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/ardvin.org.ua\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Regional Development Agency of Vinnytsia oblast<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/rdaod.com.ua\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Regional Development Agency of Odesa region<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/arrko.com.ua\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Regional Development Agency of Kyiv oblast<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/agencychernihiv.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Regional Development Agency of Chernihiv oblast<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/zrda.org\/en\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Regional Development Agency of Zhytomyr oblast<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/zrda.org\/en\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Regional Development Agency of Kharkiv oblast<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/ternopil.agency\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Regional Development Agency of Ternopil oblast<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3>Regional Development Agency of Ivano-Frankivsk oblast<\/h3>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cor.europa.eu\/en\/our-work\/political-priorities\/cor-stands-solidarity-ukraine\/training-and-internship-programme-support-ukrainian-municipalities-tips4ua#toc-contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TIPS4UA (Training and Internship Programme Support for Ukrainian Municipalities)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>CEP is the Slovenian partner in this programme led by the EU Committee of the regions (CoR). TIPS4UA programmes involve exchanges and joint projects between Slovenian and Ukrainian municipalities facilitated by CEP. If your organisation\/company is interested in taking part in the upcoming TIPS4UA activities, please contact us. We will update our TIPS4UA events <a href=\"https:\/\/slovenia-connects.cep.si\/?page_id=21\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.giz.de\/en\/projects\/support-decentralisation-context-reconstruction-and-eu-integration-ukraine-udu-u-lead\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GIZ \u2014 Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (Multi-Donor Programme \u201cULEAD with Europe\u201d for empowering Ukrainian municipalities)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>By strengthening Ukrainian municipalities (hromadas) in areas like urban planning, infrastructure management, and sustainable development, this programme creates direct avenues for public-private partnerships. Slovenian entities can leverage this framework to provide expertise in municipal reconstruction, EU-standard administrative practices, and technical solutions. Already established connections demonstrate that the programme&#039;s connections can serve as a strategic bridge for Slovenian stakeholders to engage in high-impact local projects, ensuring alignment with both Ukrainian reconstruction priorities and EU integration standards.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"scu-cep-tools-section\" id=\"business-matching\">\n<h2>Business matching tools<\/h2>\n<div class=\"scu-cep-card-grid\">\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/nazovni.online\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NAZOVNI Online<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The Nazovni Platform is a service created with institutional and information support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine that offers a powerful instrument of economic diplomacy to the business. Established in the end of 2021, it helps the Ukrainian business to expand export capabilities. Apart from assistance to Ukrainian exporters, they give an opportunity to the foreign companies to find reliable partners in Ukraine by filling in the application form at: https:\/\/nazovni.online\/en\/import-application<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bdo.ua\/en-gb\/ukraine-recovery-1\/information-guides-from-bdo-in-ukraine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BDO Ukraine \u2013 Information Guide for Foreign Investors<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Focused information and practical tips for doing business in Ukraine.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.si\/en\/topics\/economic-diplomacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Economic Diplomacy, Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia.<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The Directorate for Economic and Public Diplomacy works in partnership with\u00a0the network of Slovenia&#039;s representations abroad\u00a0and other governmental and non-governmental organizations in charge of the internationalization of the Slovenian economy.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urc-international.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) \u2013 annual donor conference<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) is an annual international event focused on mobilising political, financial and technical support for Ukraine\u2019s recovery, reconstruction and long-term development. Its business pillar promotes private-sector engagement by connecting international investors, companies and financial institutions with Ukrainian authorities and businesses to develop investment and modernisation opportunities. The URC also hosts dedicated business events, including high-level discussions, networking sessions and side events covering key sectors such as infrastructure, energy, technology and human capital.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"scu-cep-tools-section\" id=\"chambers\">\n<h2>Chambers and business associations<\/h2>\n<div class=\"scu-cep-card-grid\">\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/ucci.org.ua\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UCCI \u2014 Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a non-governmental, non-profit, self-governing organization which unites legal entities and citizens of Ukraine, registered as entrepreneurs, and also their associations, on a voluntary basis. The central UCCI and 25 regional CCIs are part of the regional structure of the chambers of commerce and industry. The Chamber provides Ukrainian and foreign entrepreneurs with business, legal information, organizes seminars, conferences, exhibitions in Ukraine and abroad, provides business negotiations on economic issues, provides a line of other services for business activity.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/eng.gzs.si\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GZS \u2013 Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia (CCIS) is the largest independent, voluntary, non-profit association of companies in Slovenia. It was founded in 1851 and today boasts more than 5,200 member companies of all shapes, sizes, branches, and regional backgrounds. Our member companies contribute about 50% of gross value added of the Slovenian economy and generate 2\/3 of sales in foreign markets. Business in Slovenia starts here!<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/eba.com.ua\/en\/regional_office\/dniprovskyj-ofis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">European Business Association (EBA) \u2013 Dnipro Office<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The European Business Association (EBA) serves as a leading forum that unites international and domestic companies to discuss and find solutions to common challenges affecting the business environment in Ukraine. It acts as an influential platform for advocacy and networking, working to foster economic growth and strengthen trade ties between Ukraine and the international community. Additionally, the EBA supports its members by promoting EU values and helping them navigate and adapt to the Ukrainian market to facilitate sustainable business operations.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"scu-cep-tools-section\" id=\"funding\">\n<h2>Public procurement \/ funding portals<\/h2>\n<div class=\"scu-cep-card-grid\">\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/prozorro.gov.ua\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PROZORRO (e-procurement system)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Find Ukrainian public tenders for goods, works, and services in one open electronic system.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmsr.si\/en\/invitation-for-submission\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CMSR Slovenia<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This portal is used by the Centre for International Cooperation and Development (CMSR) to accept project proposals that are of strategic importance for Slovenian development cooperation. Its primary aim is to facilitate the invitation process for co-financing these development projects.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/uif.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ukraine Investment Framework (UIF)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The Ukraine Investment Framework (uif.eu) serves as a vital gateway for accessing significant EU funding and investment instruments specifically designed to support the recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine. For Slovenian companies and public actors, this platform is essential for identifying opportunities, understanding eligibility, and aligning project proposals with these dedicated EU financial support mechanisms . Leveraging advisory expertise from other organizations presented in this section can help these entities effectively navigate the complex requirements of the UIF to successfully secure participation in reconstruction initiatives.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldbank.org\/ext\/en\/country\/ukraine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">World Bank<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The World Bank\u2019s Ukraine country page is a valuable resource for Slovenian companies and development funds, providing reliable economic data, analyses of the business environment and information on ongoing reconstruction and development projects. It helps identify priority sectors, understand Ukraine\u2019s reform and investment needs, and find potential procurement or partnership opportunities supported by international financing.<\/p>\n<p>For organisations assessing market entry or funding projects in Ukraine, the page offers a solid basis for aligning activities with Ukraine\u2019s development priorities and available financial-support frameworks.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebrd.com\/home\/what-we-do\/where-we-invest\/ukraine.html#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EBRD \u2014 European Bank for Reconstruction and Development<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The EBRD\u2019s Ukraine page serves as a primary hub for Slovenian private and public actors to access information on large-scale investment, financing, and co-investment opportunities within Ukraine&#039;s infrastructure, energy, and private sectors. It provides critical strategic insights into the bank&#039;s active recovery projects, helping stakeholders align their own development or business proposals with international financing priorities and technical assistance frameworks. By leveraging this resource, companies and public entities can identify key institutional partners and navigate the requirements for participation in major reconstruction initiatives supported by the largest international investor in the country.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eib.org\/en\/projects\/topics\/eib-solidarity-ukraine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EIB \u2014 European Investment Bank<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The European Investment Bank\u2019s &quot;Solidarity for Ukraine&quot; page serves as a critical resource for Slovenian public and private entities to identify large-scale infrastructure, energy, and municipal reconstruction projects funded by the EU&#039;s lending arm. It provides essential information on active initiatives, procurement opportunities, and financing mechanisms that allow international contractors and partners to participate in Ukraine&#039;s ongoing recovery efforts. By utilizing this portal, stakeholders can effectively align their expertise with EIB-supported strategies for enhancing Ukraine\u2019s economic resilience and critical service infrastructure.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imf.org\/en\/countries\/ukr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IMF \u2014 International Monetary Fund<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The International Monetary Fund&#039;s (IMF) dedicated country page for Ukraine acts as the primary hub for monitoring the country&#039;s macroeconomic performance, fiscal policy, and financial stabilization efforts supported by the IMF. For Slovenian companies, the IMF Ukraine country page provides essential context for assessing market entry and investment risks. It offers information on Ukraine\u2019s macroeconomic stability, fiscal policy, debt sustainability, exchange-rate conditions, and reform commitments under the Extended Fund Facility, helping companies evaluate the wider business environment and anticipate regulatory or economic changes. Although it does not directly offer tenders or grants, its analysis can support due diligence, investment decisions, and the preparation of proposals aligned with Ukraine\u2019s reform priorities and international financing requirements.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/coebank.org\/en\/project-financing\/ceb-and-ukraine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CEB \u2014 Council of Europe Development Bank<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) Ukraine portal is a vital resource for public actors, such as local governments and municipalities, to identify financing opportunities for social infrastructure, housing, and integration projects that align with the bank&#039;s mandate. For Slovenian private companies, it provides insight into the types of projects currently receiving CEB support\u2014particularly in sectors like housing for internally displaced persons\u2014which can help businesses align their service offerings for sub-contracting or partnership roles within these bank-financed initiatives. By monitoring this page, both public and private entities can better understand the strategic focus of CEB-funded reconstruction efforts and identify potential entry points for participating in the implementation of these social-development projects.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sid.si\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SID Bank \u2013 Slovene promotional development and export bank<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>SID Bank is an important partner for Slovenian companies seeking to participate in Ukraine\u2019s recovery, as Slovenia\u2019s state-owned export and development bank provides financial support, export credit guarantees, and risk mitigation for international projects. Through initiatives such as the InvestEU Ukraine Export Credit Guarantee Facility, it helps reduce the financial and commercial risks associated with exporting to and operating in Ukraine. Its website is therefore a key source of information for Slovenian companies and public actors seeking relevant financing instruments, guarantees, and support for reconstruction projects.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nefco.int\/financing\/municipalities-in-eastern-europe\/green-recovery-ukraine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NEFCO \u2014 Nordic Environment Finance Corporation<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The NEFCO &quot;Green Recovery Ukraine&quot; page is a key resource for understanding financing mechanisms aimed at supporting sustainable, climate-resilient reconstruction projects across Ukrainian municipalities. Public actors can utilize this portal to explore eligibility and application procedures for funding essential social and environmental infrastructure, such as energy-efficient public buildings and district heating systems. For Slovenian companies, this resource provides visibility into upcoming procurement opportunities for technical expertise, equipment, and construction services needed to implement these green recovery initiatives<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oecd.org\/en\/countries\/ukraine.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">OECD \u2014 Ukraine Country Programme<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The OECD Ukraine country page is a foundational intelligence hub and a vital strategic resource for Slovenian public and private actors, though it functions differently from direct funding institutions like the World Bank or the EBRD. Instead of providing grants or loans, the OECD provides the policy intelligence, economic analysis, and governance standards necessary to navigate the Ukrainian market and align proposals with international requirements. This helps Slovenian actors understand the complex macroeconomic and regulatory landscape of Ukraine\u2019s reconstruction. By leveraging its policy reviews and economic data, you can better align your commercial strategies and development proposals with the structural requirements prioritized by international donors. This alignment is critical for successfully accessing and executing projects funded by major financial institutions, which increasingly rely on OECD standards for governance and efficiency.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"scu-cep-link-card\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osce.org\/country\/ukraine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">OSCE \u2014 Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The OSCE&#039;s work in Ukraine is fundamentally different from the development banks (like the World Bank or EBRD) or policy-focused bodies (like the OECD). While those organizations focus on infrastructure finance, economic policy, and reconstruction, the OSCE is primarily a security-focused, diplomatic, and norm-setting organization. For Slovenian companies and public actors looking to access funds or participate in reconstruction, the OSCE website is less about finding procurement tenders and more about understanding the security environment, operational constraints, and human dimension of the recovery process.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This page is a placeholder for relevant platforms, informational sites, business portals and financial instruments. Explore the tools to see where to embed and find support for your idea or partnership. 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