View the results<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n In 2022, the vast majority, namely 83%<\/strong> of the respondents, forecast growth of their business, 15% of the directors assume it will be possible to sustain their business performance at the level of 2021, and only 2% expect some deterioration in their business situation (14% last year).<\/p>\n The companies have significantly improved the financial forecasts for next year. Most entrepreneurs, namely 67%<\/strong>, forecast income growth by 10-20% \u2013 in hryvnia. This figure returned to the level of 2020 after a significant decline in the past. Thus, 36% of directors expect revenue growth of up to 10% in volume terms, and almost half (49%) expect a 10-20% growth.<\/p>\n The dollar exchange rate for next year is forecasted to be the same as last year. When planning budgets for 2022, company executives consider the currency rate at an average of 29 UAH\/$.<\/strong><\/p>\n All respondents to this year’s survey note their plans to increase the salaries of their employees in 2022. Most managers, namely 55%<\/strong>, plan to increase salaries by 5-10%. Other 30% will increase salaries by 10-20%. It should be mentioned that last year 15% of the companies were not able to increase staff salaries.<\/p>\n The companies are enthusiastic about the plans to create new jobs. Thus, last year 60% of companies did not plan any changes in their staff, while this year their number is only 36%. The majority, namely 58%<\/strong> of the top managers, plan to expand their staff. And only 6% of the companies will be forced to reduce staff.<\/p>\n One-third of the entrepreneurs, namely 32%<\/strong>, plan to implement new investment projects next year with a budget from 20 thousand to 400 million US dollars. Moreover, we are pleased to note that almost half of the respondents (49%<\/strong>) plan to invest in social initiatives aimed at supporting Ukrainian society next year. In some cases, the amount of investment will reach 3% of the company’s income.<\/p>\n\t The CEOs also identified the TOP-3 tasks from business to the government for next year. It\u2019s been the second year in a row that the first need mentioned is the need for judicial reform and the rule of law, the second is the fight against corruption, and the third is the need to ensure political stability and effective management in the country. Also, this year, the directors highlighted the importance of further reforming the tax and customs sectors.<\/p>\n Main Partner<\/strong><\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/eba.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Anna_2020.png\")
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAnna Derevyanko<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEBA Executive Director<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tSuch optimistic forecasts of the directors are certainly very uplifting. Maybe, for the first time since the pandemic broke, we can talk about a significant improvement in the assessments and sentiments of the top managers regarding their own business plans. Let\u2032s hope that next year will not bring unpleasant surprises to business, which may hinder the implementation of their ambitious plans.\n\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t
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\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAlessandro Zanelli <\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCEO Nestle in Ukraine and Moldova<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tIt is inspiring that many CEOs see the growth potential for business in Ukraine. Ukrainians are regaining their purchasing power, which is a good sign and developing trend. As Nestle, we support this positive trend and plan further investments into sustainability and regenerative food systems, modernization of our factories, product innovation, employee welfare, as well as initiatives important for Ukrainian society.\n\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n
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