Dutch delegation of entrepreneurs to Ukraine; ‘It is important that companies prepare’
The Dutch delegation of entrepreneurs will also visit the affected cities during this mission. They speak with local entrepreneurs and politicians, with the reconstruction of the country being an important theme. “We want to get an idea of what will be needed during the reconstruction,” says De Sévrèn Jacquet. “No one knows when this war will end, but it is important that companies prepare.”
The Netherlands has been supporting Ukraine since the start of the war, but it also wants to offer a helping hand and cooperation after the war. For example, both countries would benefit from mutual aid in the agricultural sector, health care and water management. “It would be very nice if we could soon work together on reconstruction and that the Netherlands could also earn something back,” says De Sévrèn Jacquet. ‘We are now laying the foundation for that.’
Besides the fact that it is important to take stock now, it is also important that the economy in Ukraine continues to run, says De Sévrèn Jacquet. ‘Everything is being done with tax breaks and subsidies.’ He points out that life continues even in times of war. ‘For example, there are many highly educated IT professionals here. Quite a few new foreign companies in the Lviv region start here. Lviv is emerging as a distribution center.’
