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Join the Office of Europe and Eurasia and Global Teams Europe for “Rebuilding Ukraine: Procurement Workshop,” on March 14, 2024 from 9am ET – 11am ET. This event will address trade and investment in Ukraine as well as procurement best practices, to discuss ‘best practices’ related to the IFIs they oversee and work with. Presenters will provide tips + tricks for U.S. companies to best position themselves to win Ukraine-related tenders through their respective platforms.

09:00 – 09:05 a.m.        Welcoming Remarks

David De Falco, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Europe and Eurasia, U.S.       Department of Commerce

09:05 – 09:15 a.m.          Setting the Scene: Trade & Investment in Ukraine

Nathan Seifert, Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy Kyiv

09:15 – 10:25 a.m.          Procurement ‘Best Practices’ Presentations

Presenters will discuss ‘best practices’ related to the IFIs they oversee and work with. Presenters will provide tips + tricks for U.S. companies to best position themselves to win Ukraine-related tenders through their respective platforms.

Moderator: Matthew Edwards, Director, Office of Russia, Ukraine & Eurasia

Presenters:

Dennis Simmons, Senior Commercial Officer, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD, 30 minutes)

Susan Hettleman, Commercial Officer, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP, 15 minutes)

Danica Starks, Commercial Officer, World Bank (20 minutes)

10:25 – 10:55 a.m.          Q&A with Presenters

10:55 – 11:00 a.m.       Closing Remarks