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Visiting Ukrainian Officials Seek Rebuilding Support, Expertise

Visiting Ukrainian Officials Seek Rebuilding Support, Expertise

We’ll talk to several Ukrainians about their experiences since the Russian invasion and the financial and logistical challenges they face.

KQED's Forum

January 29, 202455m 48s

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Show Notes

Nearly 1.5 million homes have been destroyed in Russia’s war on Ukraine, and rebuilding the country could cost more than $400 billion, according to the United Nations. Despite the ongoing fighting, Ukrainian leaders say they urgently need to start rebuilding homes, factories, and other structures, so that the millions of Ukrainians who fled the war – and who are key to redeveloping the country – can return. To that end, a delegation of Ukrainian officials and leaders are visiting the Bay Area to seek local expertise and support for their efforts. We’ll talk to several of them about their experiences since the Russian invasion and the financial and logistical challenges they face.


Guests:


Margie O'Driscoll, executive director, Center for Innovation - a San Francisco-based non-profit


Andrii Lakshtanov, construction professional, Hilti Ukraine; leader, Dobrobat


Konstiantyn Demenkov, chief advisor for reconstruction, the city council of Kharkiv


Volodymyr Kreidenko, member of Ukraine's parliament

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