USAID

In the heading “Counter Russian Aggression” the US will provide $63 million “to reduce Ukraine’s energy and economic dependence on Russia by advancing connections to Europe’s energy grid and strengthening businesses in the East.” Other business-oriented projects include: promoting transparency, building the land market, safeguarding anti-corruption institutions, expanding judicial reform and supporting the development of online e-government platforms.

, Kubrakov writes on Facebook. Other EU-standard moves include: an open register of asphalt plants; a calculator for evaluating the experience of contractor; use of internationally recognized contracts; and using the World Bank-approved HDM-4 software to evaluating the engineering and economic viability of road projects. The project is supported by the USAID’s TAPAS program, or Transparency and Accountability in Public Administration and Services.