Post-war reconstruction economics: Ukraine faces a hefty investment bill—roughly $40 billion annually for the next decade. That's not pocket change. The real challenge isn't just securing the funding; it's about crafting the right policy environment. Governments need to get serious about structural reforms, lock in reliable international financing, and kill the uncertainty that scares investors away. When you can't predict the regulatory landscape or political stability, capital flows dry up fast. Smart moves now on institutional strengthening could be the difference between recovery and stagnation.