KIEV, Feb. 17 – The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors on February 16 discussed a new Country Partnership Strategy for Ukraine covering the period of 2012-2016, the World Bank's office in Ukraine announced.

"The strategy proposes an investment lending program in the range of $500 million per annum. The International Finance Corporation is expected to lend additional funds of up to $400 million annually. The CPS also includes analytical and advisory services, and technical assistance," reads the press release.