Implementation of a Financial Management Information System in EPS

The Ukrainian Government has drafted a "Concept of a National Program for Preparation and Implementation the European Football Championship 2012 Finals in Ukraine" which lists the required investments and provides an overall estimated financing requirement of US$18-22 billion, of which central budget funds are expected to account for US$2.5-3 billion. The Government expects a substantial private investment component to realize its Euro 2012 program.
Under the Government's Concept Note, the bulk of the planned investment is in the infrastructure area. Transportation (airports, rail, highways and secondary roads, regional transports etc). With the exception of airports modernizations, these investments are not strictly related to Euro 2012 and are intended to facilitate the integration of Ukraine with the European Union.

The objective of this study is to help the Government to strategise on how best to attract private investments for Euro 2012 infrastructure projects by providing a realistic picture of what can be expected and recommendations on how to move forward. The consultancy is a screening and detailed scoping exercise. The study's principal aim is to develop a list of Euro 2012 infrastructure projects most suitable for private participation, develop efficient and effective standard process for working with investors, including implementation of "single investment window" principal, provide the Government with recommendations on financial structures, identify legal and institutional issues that have to be solved and give the Governments clear guidelines on next steps.