Much of the Ukrainian coal enterprises have to privatize. This is one of the few ways to save the industry, experts say "Support Program for the coal sector, which is implemented in Ukraine for the financing of the EU. Make mine an economically attractive for investors really for 5-7 years, promises to specialists.
On the eve of the coal miner's scope again fever. Donetsk miners promise to this day under the ground, because it is already three months of overdue salaries. This situation is repeated at the time of independence in the Donbas from year to year. During this summer because of the crisis and the lack of public funding in the region almost ceased construction of mines.
In terms of decline and poor governance sphere, it is logical to put the helm in the coal industry, private companies, experts say international project support shafts, which are now being implemented in Ukraine. Twenty years ago, some European states were in a similar situation, but managed to get out of it thanks to the privatization of mines, said the head of the expert group Wojtek Mlodzeevsky.
"If you look around the world, that comes out during the restructuring of the coal industry and other major industries, so is privatization. Part of the mines must go through the auction, the other part - some strategically important to the investor. Privatization is part of our strategy "- said Mlodzeevsky.
The experts from Poland, Germany and Ukraine are two and a half years and 10 million euros out to evaluate the assets of Ukrainian mines and develop a strategy for their development. In general, planned for 5-7 years to make the mine economically attractive to be able to begin their privatization.
Continuing search for potential investors
Changes will be safety in mines, their logistics and environmental situation, say foreign experts of the project. Analyzing the Ukrainian legislation, they came to the conclusion that you first need to solve the problem of social injustice - of the miners felt most keenly. The government has promised an expert group to make its recommendations to the state program of reforming the industry.
The fact that so far managed to make international experts, said Deputy Director of Programs ... "Irina Chernish. "We are making significant efforts to attract investors for development of the Donbass coal industry - she says .- At present, our experts have gathered considerable information, and we begin the so-called field work in the mines. Our experts have done a good analysis of the legislative framework for mine safety. "
Finally, the success of the project will depend on price fluctuations on fuel materials, says Wojtek Mlodzeevsky. In his view, it is realistic that the demand for more fuel-company strongly rise as early as next year.