On the18-19 of May in Kiev the 17th annual meeting of the Board of Directors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development took place for the first time. More than 3 thousand guests including Yuriy Atanasov CEO of the International Holding CENTRAVIS participated in it. According to experts holding this event in Ukraine shows a high estimate of economic reforms and strategic changes in the state during recent years. It is also confirmed by a record number of participants of the meeting.
In his speach to the participants of the annual meeting of the EBRD the President of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko noted that given the new economic challenges that arise in the world, a uniting role of the EBRD in the ensuring stable development of the region and minimizing the risks of global threats is increasing. Yuriy Atanasov, CEO of CENTRAVIS:
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is the biggest investor in our country. For Ukraine it was very important to organize and hold this meeting at the highest level. Thanks to good organization and high professionalism of the participants of the Ukrainian business, Ukraine confirmed that it is a strong partner for the Bank.
The EBRD is the biggest international financial investor, whose owners are 61 countries and 2 interstate institutions. The purpose of the EBRD is to facilitate the transition from central planning to market economies in countries from Central Europe to Central Asia. Every year investments of the EBRD into Ukraine make up 1 billion Euro.