The mining magnate makes a donation to a fund that will pour money into primary infrastructure, including energy and communications, in the country.
abc.net.au/news/andrew-forrest-rebuilding-ukraine-744-million/101667346Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest has committed $US500 million towards a multi-billion dollar fund to help rebuild Ukraine.It will enable Ukraine to start rebuilding immediately after the conflictAndrew and Nicola Forrest's investment, through the Tattarang Group, will form part of a planned minimum $US25 billion Ukraine Green Growth Initiative.
Speaking to ABC Radio National, Dr Forrest said he wanted to make sure the people of Ukraine knew there would be "a bright future when they do expel the Russian forces". "We will take advantage of the fact that what the Russians have destroyed can readily be replaced with the latest, most modern green and digital infrastructure."Dr Forrest said the fund would aim to rebuild Ukraine "in one generation, whilst delivering returns to investors"."I want every government to know that as soon as hostilities cease, global business will be ready to help rebuild immediately.
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