DNIPROPETROVSK, March 22 – Investment in Dnipropetrovsk region in 2011 could reach $1 billion, and most of the funds would be spent on industry, according to Oleksandr Vilkul, the head of Dnipropetrovsk Regional Administration.

"With all of the sources of investment, including domestic investment, private capital, and infrastructure investment, the total figure would amount to some $1 billion. The largest investment would be made in industry, and this is important as the economy and social standards would develop. Today Dnipropetrovsk region is a leader in attracting foreign investment in the country. Over Ukraine's independence, investment has reached almost $7.5 billion. However, we set the task of multiplying the indicator using real projects that would develop Dnipropetrovsk region and Ukraine. We're drawing up a comprehensive program for the region's development to achieve the goal," he said at a press conference devoted to the results of his work during his first year as head of Dnipropetrovsk Regional Administration on Monday.