Launch of "Housing for Ukraine" Pilot Project at Itera's Oslo Office

The event welcomed distinguished guests, including Cecilie T. Myrseth, Norway’s Minister of Trade and Industry from Nærings- og fiskeridepartementet, and Marharyta Bondarieva, a policy advisor from the Borodyanka community in Ukraine. Other notable attendees included representatives from NHO, the Ukrainian embassy, Norsk Eksportfinans, Norad, Innovation Norway, NUCC, as well as several suppliers associated with Moelven.

A highlight of the event was the signing of a contract between Moelven Byggmodul and its suppliers. This significant act symbolizes their commitment to future deliveries and ongoing support for this vital cause.

Jon Erik Høgberg, Group COO of Itera stated: “We at Itera are proud to collaborate with Moelven Byggmodul to make a difference for Ukraine. Together, we provide what the country and many Ukrainians need: new, permanent quality homes quickly and at scale. We must act now before the humanitarian crisis becomes too demanding. 'Too late – too little' is not acceptable.” He also expressed gratitude towards Minister Myrseth for her support on behalf of Norway.

With over 16 years of involvement in Ukraine, Itera is committed to assisting Norwegian businesses in entering the country to provide humanitarian aid while bolstering economic activity through trade. Høgberg emphasized that customers like Moelven Byggmodul set a powerful example that can inspire all businesses within Norway.

In attendance were key figures including Jon Erik Høgberg (Itera), Frode Henning Killi (Moelven), Cecilie Myrseth (Norway’s Minister of Trade and Industry), Marharyta Bondarieva (policy advisor from Borodyanka community), Ihor Holovchenko (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine), Jørn Eirik Erlund (Moelven) and Lasse Maugesten (Itera).

This collaborative effort marks a significant step toward addressing housing needs in Ukraine amidst ongoing challenges due to conflict.