Roadmap for Building an Effective, Efficient, and Inclusive Reskilling Ecosystem in Ukraine : For Economic Recovery and Growth

World Bank

Published

30 Jun 2026

Coverage

Ukraine

This study diagnoses the short-term reskilling and upskilling training system and proposes a roadmap for building an effective, efficient, and inclusive reskilling ecosystem. It draws on original survey data from over 650 formal training institutions, key informant interviews with 35 enterprises and NGOs, and consultations with senior government officials to take stock of the governance, financing, quality assurance, and service delivery of the system. Applying a three-pillar assessment framework spanning strategy and governance, financing and data systems, and service delivery, the study takes stock of the system across these dimensions, benchmarks against international good practices, and develops an evidence-based policy roadmap. The report proposes a roadmap of ten actions organized around three reform areas. To strengthen private sector integration and governance, it calls for a certification system for non-formal training programs, the establishment of sector skills councils and an inter-ministerial task force for reskilling, accelerated adoption of the Law on Adult Education and an accompanying national strategy, and full operationalization of the national qualification system. To improve financing and data systems, it recommends reforming training voucher financing and building an integrated skills and employment data system. To enhance service delivery, it proposes strengthening incentives and capacity for training institutions, launching strategic communication campaigns, and improving access for veterans, persons with disabilities, and women.