Government Approves Medium-Term Public Investment Plan for 2026–2028

On July 2, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the Medium-Term Plan for Priority Public Investments for 2026–2028. The document was endorsed by the Strategic Investment Council and approved by the Government in parallel with the approval of the State Budget Declaration for the same period.

The plan aims to optimize the use of budgetary resources, increase transparency in public spending, and enhance the integration of investments into the national strategic planning system. This approach will allow funding to be focused on priority projects and programs that benefit citizens.

The plan covers 12 priority sectors, including: Transport, Energy, Housing, Municipal infrastructure, Healthcare, Education and science, Legal affairs and judiciary, Public finance, Environment, Public services and digitalization, Public safety and Social sector.

Public investments will be directed toward these sectors over the next three years. Sector selection was based on national needs, priorities, fiscal capacity, and in accordance with the Budget Code of Ukraine.

A total of 51 priority directions have also been defined, aligned with Ukraine's Recovery Plan, State Regional Development Strategy, Relevant sectoral strategies.

Special emphasis is placed on strategic goals such as energy efficiency, climate adaptation, gender equality, accessibility and inclusivity.

Public Investment Funding for 2026–2028 totals UAH 581.3 Billion, including:

• UAH 214.7 billion in 2026
• UAH 197.2 billion in 2027
• UAH 169.4 billion in 2028.

Funding Sources are the following:

• UAH 234.2 billion — general state budget fund, 
• UAH 248.1 billion — funds under state guarantees,
• UAH 91.4 billion — resources from international financial institutions and foreign governments,
• UAH 6.9 billion — State Fund for Decarbonization and Energy Efficiency Transformation,
• UAH 0.6 billion — State Fund for Radioactive Waste Management,
• UAH 0.1 billion — State Fund for Water Resource Development.

Only initiatives aligned with the defined priority directions and ensuring transparency and effectiveness will be eligible for state budget funding.

The selection of priority public investment areas was based on proposals from sectoral ministries and aligned with: sectoral strategies, State Regional Development Strategy of Ukraine, Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA4), Ukraine Facility Plan, priorities of the Ukrainian Donor Platform.

The Medium-Term Plan defines investment priorities that will enable the government to direct public funds efficiently toward the most critical national projects. It also lays the foundation for preparing and evaluating investment projects and for creating a Unified State Portfolio of Public Investments.