ANALYTICS · UKRAINE FACILITY

Barriers to Implementing Ukraine Facility Education Projects

Independent study of practical obstacles to using Ukraine Facility funds in education: approvals, procurement, staffing challenges, and local implementation capacity.

#1
Lengthy Approvals
#2
Complex Procurement
21
Regions Covered
149
Respondents

Key Findings

Main Problem

Most implementation challenges are caused not by lack of funding, but by approval procedures and bureaucracy.

Procurement Risk

Some communities face difficulties running tenders and finding qualified contractors.

What Is Needed

Clear guidance, standard solutions, information campaigns, and technical support for communities.

Most Common Barriers

Lengthy Approvals
Complex Procurement
Price Increases
Lack of Contractors

Full Analytical Report

The material was prepared by the Fiscal Policy Research Center with the support of the Askold and Dir Foundation, administered by ISAR Ednannia within the framework of the project “A Strong Civil Society of Ukraine – A Driver of Reforms and Democracy,” funded by Norway and Sweden. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of the Fiscal Policy Research Center and does not necessarily reflect the views of the governments of Norway, Sweden, or ISAR Ednannia.