World · Russia & Ukraine · published 2026-10-12 · via Kyiv Independent

Ukrainian parliament advances bill to accelerate state asset privatization

Ukraine's parliament gave initial approval on Oct. 12 to a bill designed to speed up sales of thousands of state-owned assets. The measure would require state bodies to hand assets to the State Property Fund within 20 days and create a fund-run consulting firm to prepare them for auction. Officials say the changes could reduce delays, bring in budget revenue, and help satisfy conditions set by the IMF and World Bank.

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Ukraine’s legislature backed a first reading on Oct. 12 of a measure meant to make auctions of thousands of state-owned holdings faster. At present, the State Property Fund can sell an asset only after another public body transfers it, and no transfer deadline exists, so items can remain with ministries or local authorities for long periods. Privatization is also a condition set by the IMF and World Bank for continued support.

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