BDO

BDO in Ukraine is a leading audit and advisory firm that has been operating in the Ukrainian market since 1997, with offices in Kyiv, Dnipro, and Lviv. It is part of the global BDO network, which spans over 160 countries and is known for delivering high-quality professional services to businesses of all sizes. BDO Ukraine provides a wide range of services including audit and assurance, tax and legal consulting, accounting outsourcing, valuation (including war damage assessments), corporate finance, business and IT consulting, cybersecurity, and professional training. The company is committed to excellence, integrity, and long-term partnerships with its clients. Guided by the principle “People helping people,” BDO Ukraine prioritizes strong, personal relationships with clients while promoting innovation, diversity, and sustainable development. It plays an active role in Ukraine’s economic recovery, especially in the context of the ongoing war and its consequences. BDO Ukraine is a member of initiatives like the Skills Alliance and SME Resilience Alliance, where it contributes to the development of vocational education, digital skills, and support for small and medium-sized enterprises. It also promotes ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices, helping businesses adapt to the green and digital economy. As part of its broader mission, BDO Ukraine also works to attract international investment to support the country’s recovery by offering practical guidance, risk management strategies, and business insights for foreign partners.

In the Skills Alliance for Ukraine, BDO is represented with one project:

• The “AI Training to Boost Capacity in Ukrainian Cities” project provides AI tools to quickly enhance of municipal employees’ skills for better absorption of external funds and sustainable development at the local level.

• BDO in Ukraine, as a leading advisory firm, identified municipalities and local authorities as important actors during Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction process. While having extensive experience working with international donors and financial organizations, the first few attempts to contact local municipalities for potential investment projects showed a problem of unreadiness to receive external financing. English language proficiency, low project management skills, and lack of grant-writing experience were major concerns. BDO has developed a quick and efficient AI prompt to help with: analysing grant requests; preparing grant applications; translating from English while preserving formatting; and enhancing general digital and AI literacy.

• All these prompt examples were tested with focus groups and developed in compliance with GDPR. The interest from municipalities was significant. AI will not replace local municipal staff, but if used correctly, it may be a quick solution to attract external financing and help municipalities rebuild better.

As of May 2025, 431 beneficiaries have been trained through the AI Training to Boost Capacity in Ukrainian Cities. This includes 293 women.