The Strategic Investment Council has approved the Unified Project Portfolio of Public Investments for the state for 2026, which includes 149 projects and programs in key sectors of the economy. This was reported by the Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine, Oleksiy Sobolev.
The portfolio has been formed based on the Medium-Term Plan for Priority Public Investments for 2026-2028 and for the first time combines both programs and public investment projects.
'The Unified Project Portfolio reflects key state priorities. In the near future, they will be visible on the DREAM platform. This will make the use of budget funds more transparent, strengthen citizens' and international partners' trust, and open new opportunities for investments,' said Sobolev.
As a result of industry and expert assessment, the portfolio includes 89 projects and 60 programs. Among them are 75 ongoing projects and programs that were funded in 2025, as well as 74 new initiatives.
Key directions of the portfolio
The approved portfolio covers 11 key areas: environment, energy, housing, municipal infrastructure and services, education and science, healthcare, legal activities and justice, public services and digitalization, public finance, social sphere, and transportation.
During the formation of the portfolio, new approaches to public investment management have been applied. Clearer requirements for project and program preparation have been established, and improved evaluation criteria that take into account strategic feasibility, financial justification, and socio-economic impact have been introduced.
The Minister emphasized that the approval of the portfolio is an important step in the reform of public investment management, which this year also extends to the regional and local levels. The innovations also open up opportunities for attracting private investments through public-private partnership mechanisms.
Comments and explanations from the Minister of Economy regarding the approval of the Unified Project Portfolio of Public Investments highlight the importance of this step in improving the management of nationwide projects. The new approach to portfolio formation, taking into account strategic considerations and global goals, demonstrates attempts to bring project solutions closer to the needs of citizens and ensure more efficient use of state funds.