Switzerland has launched the Municipal Infrastructure Development Programme – Project Preparation Facility (MIDP-PPF) Ukraine, a flagship initiative aimed at supporting Ukraine’s sustainable recovery and reconstruction through the preparation of bankable, climate-resilient municipal infrastructure projects and the active engagement of Swiss private sector expertise.
The programme is funded by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) under Switzerland’s Economic Cooperation and Development mandate and forms part of the first phase (2025-2028) of Switzerland’s reconstruction programme for Ukraine, within a broader CHF 5 billion commitment for 2025-2036. A dedicated share of this support is aimed at strengthening Swiss private sector participation in reconstruction efforts.
As part of the first phase of the Swiss Federal Council’s program, CHF 1.5 billion has been allocated for 2025-2028, including CHF 500 million dedicated to engaging the Swiss private sector in reconstruction efforts. The PPF is one of six measures designed to operationalize this engagement and facilitate collaboration between Swiss companies and Ukrainian municipal infrastructure projects.PPF Objectives and Structure.
MIDP – PPF Ukraine is not a financing instrument, but a project preparation and facilitation mechanism that connects Ukrainian municipalities with international financial institutions (IFIs), donors and Swiss expertise.Its primary goals are:
- To meet Ukrainian municipal infrastructure needs by preparing bankable, climate-resilient projects.
- To collaborate with IFIs such as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Investment Bank (EIB).
- To integrate Swiss expertise and solutions, opening business opportunities for Swiss companies while ensuring international financing and sustainability.
The PPF operates exclusively at the municipality level, directly benefiting local communities. Projects are selected through a rigorous internal process based on criteria such as social impact, financial sustainability, climate benefits, and potential for Swiss private sector engagement.
From Concept to Bankable Projects.
Projects included in the PPF are often at an early conceptual design stage. The Facility plays a critical role in reviewing, improving and upgrading existing studies, including pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, and advancing them from conceptual design to preliminary design and full project documentation. Through grant-funded technical assistance, the PPF supports:
- evaluation and refinement of existing studies,
option analysis option analysis and technical optimization,
environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA),
financial structuring and bankability analysis.
This approach ensures that projects are sufficiently mature and credible to attract IFI financing and donor support.
Project Cycle.
The PPF operates over five years (Nov 2025 – Oct 2030) with a budget of CHF 21 million, structured into three components:
- Project Preparation & Technical Assistance – screening, conceptual design, preliminary design, feasibility studies, and ESIA, supported by grant financing.
- Co-financing of Investment Measures – providing grants alongside IFI loans and blending mechanisms, ensuring alignment with Swiss expertise and donor policies.
- Swiss-Ukrainian Business Networks – webinars, events, and outreach to Swiss and Ukrainian stakeholders to inform and facilitate private sector participation.
The programme operates at the municipal level and works in close cooperation with the Ministry for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine, in line with the Memorandum of Understanding signed in April 2025. Projects are aligned with national priorities and sourced in coordination with Ukraine’s public investment planning framework.
On 4 November 2025, the consortium implementing MIDP-PPF Ukraine held its official kick-off meeting. The consortium is led by NIRAS International Consulting, together with Swiss partners Implenia and SURA, and Egis in Ukraine.
The MIDP-PPF Ukraine was particularly analysed at a webinar organized by SURA, during which Dorit Sallis, Co head of SURA and Jacques Gerber (SECO), highlighted Switzerland’s long-term commitment to Ukraine’s recovery. Mario Ortner (NIRAS International Consulting), presented the programme’s objectives, structure and implementation approach.
Energy Efficiency, Housing and Social Infrastructure at the Core
During the same webinar, Maryna Denysiuk, Deputy Minister for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine, emphasized that housing, utilities and social infrastructure are the main pillars of Ukraine’s reconstruction.
“Energy efficiency must be everywhere. Russia has deliberately targeted people during severe winters by attacking energy infrastructure. That is why our homes, social and critical infrastructure must become energy-independent and resilient – not only for today, but for future crises,”
said Deputy Minister Denysiuk.
She welcomed the PPF initiative and confirmed the Ministry’s readiness to act as a partner and coordinator, supporting project selection and enabling the scaling-up of pilot projects.
Opportunities for Swiss Companies.
The PPF is designed to involve a broad range of Swiss companies, particularly those offering expertise in infrastructure, energy efficiency, engineering, utilities, and social infrastructure. Engagement will be facilitated through:
- targeted outreach and events,
- cooperation with Swiss business associations,
- and a dedicated digital platform, currently under development, to match municipal project needs with Swiss expertise.
Projects are selected based on maturity, affordability, climate benefits, social impact, financial sustainability and potential for Swiss private sector participation. Alignment with national priorities and inclusion in the DREAM platform remain key advantages.
Outlook.
Switzerland continues to explore additional instruments to support Swiss companies, including war risk insurance, guarantees, and multilateral funding mechanisms. The PPF is designed to leverage Switzerland’s high-quality, innovative, and pragmatic solutions, ensuring sustainable impact while fostering business opportunities