Attending the meetings on behalf of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine were Dmytro Syvokon, Head of the Human Resources Department, and Daria Sukhatska, Head of the Training and Development Unit. The National Bank of Ukraine was represented by Valeriia Kudlatova, Manager at the Personnel Department, and Daria Moskalenko, Principal Specialist at the International Technical Partnership Division.

During the discussions, we reviewed opportunities for future cooperation and agreed on strengthening Ukraine’s participation in CEF learning initiatives. These efforts will support the strengthening of public finance capacities and expertise within Ukrainian institutions, and contribute to Ukraine’s broader EU accession process.

Mr. Syvokon highlighted the value of the engagement for strengthening institutional capability: “Our participation in the CEF coordination meeting plays a key role in strengthening the professional competencies of Ministry staff. It provides valuable opportunities for knowledge exchange, access to international expertise, and alignment of learning priorities that directly support Ukraine’s EU-integration agenda. Such cooperation enhances institutional capacity and contributes to more effective public financial management.”

Ms. Sukhatska emphasized the strategic importance of cooperation for HR and learning reforms: “For the Ministry’s HR and learning system, this collaboration is strategically important. It helps us better understand real capacity building needs, design relevant learning pathways, and integrate international standards into our HR processes. The agreements reached with CEF open the door to building a sustainable learning ecosystem that supports not only individual development, but also the long-term institutional strength of the Ministry of Finance.”

Similarly, colleagues from the National Bank of Ukraine highlighted the value of the exchange and the plans agreed for 2026: “Together, we discussed opportunities to deepen cooperation in leadership development, supervisory practices, and organizational resilience. We also agreed to continue our joint work in 2026, expanding initiatives that will support the National Bank of Ukraine in addressing future challenges. We are sincerely grateful to the CEF team for their continuous support, openness, and commitment to empowering partner institutions. It is an honor to work with such a dedicated and forward-thinking organization. We look forward to our next steps together and to further deepening this meaningful partnership.”

The CEF reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ukraine and its institutions during these challenging times, emphasizing the importance of long-term collaboration in developing strong, resilient public financial management and central banking systems.