The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is launching the Digital Finance Future Ukraine advisory project in Ukraine with an estimated budget of $2.83 million. The initiative is aimed at developing digital financial services, expanding access to finance for individuals and businesses, and attracting private capital into the country’s financial sector.
This is stated in information published on the IFC website.
The project will be part of broader efforts to support Ukraine’s economic recovery and will involve cooperation with government authorities, financial institutions, fintech companies, as well as venture capital and private equity market participants.
IFC notes that the main objective of the initiative is to expand access to financial resources for citizens and small and medium-sized businesses through the introduction of modern digital financial services and the development of innovative financial infrastructure.
The project was approved by the corporation on May 6, 2026, and includes three key areas of work.
The first component provides for the adaptation of Ukrainian legislation and the regulatory framework in the field of digital financial services to European Union requirements and standards. This is expected to support the further integration of Ukraine’s financial market into the European space and increase its investment attractiveness.
The second area focuses on modernizing financial infrastructure and attracting private capital into the fintech sector. In particular, this includes the development of open banking mechanisms, the stimulation of venture investments and the expansion of opportunities for direct investment in technology-driven financial companies.
The third component is aimed at developing cooperation between market participants, supporting innovation and strengthening the regional integration of Ukraine’s fintech sector. The project also envisages providing companies with the necessary tools and expert support to expand digital financial services and improve access to finance.
The project is scheduled to be completed on March 31, 2030.
According to IFC, since the start of the full-scale war, the corporation has significantly increased its support for Ukraine’s economy. As of February 2026, the total amount of financing provided by IFC in Ukraine reached $2.8 billion. Of this amount, more than $1 billion was mobilized from international partners and donors.
IFC is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets and is actively involved in financing projects aimed at the recovery and modernization of Ukraine’s economy.
