According to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, the export of agrarian and food products in 2017 increased by 16.3% and amounted to $ 17.9 billion. This was 44.86% of total exports in 2017. Such a result was achieved despite a slight decline in yields in 2017 (the harvest of grain and Read more about Ukraine Retained the Position of a Large Exporter of Agricultural Products in 2017[…]
The National Bank raised the refinancing rate by 1.5 pp up to 16%. This indicates significant inflationary expectations in NBU and its readiness to ensure financial stability in the country during the election campaign. Last increase in the refinancing rate became the third one within last months: on October 27, 2017, the NBU raised its Read more about The NBU Raised its Refinancing Rate in Anticipation of Higher Inflation[…]
The Donbas de–occupation law is a first legislative document, which defines Ukraine’s state policy regarding conflict resolution. Its adoption will have important domestic and foreign policy consequences in the short run. In particular, the new law strengthens powers of military servants in Donbas without introducing martial law and draws Ukraine’s “red lines” on conflict resolution. Read more about Adoption of the Donbas De-occupation law: Strengths and Weaknesses[…]
The Presidential Administration is actively preparing for the presidential election. At present, the potential campaign strategies are being discussed, personnel is being recruited to the central headquarters, political scientists’ and VIP agitators’ groups are being formed, closed sociological surveys and focus groups are being conducted. However, full deployment of pre-election infrastructure will not take place Read more about 2019 Presidential Campaign Is Launched[…]
On February 9, 2018 the Bratslav Settlement Council will hold an event devoted to the first stage of working out the Bratslav UTG Strategic Development Plan at 10:00 (9 Enhensa St., Bratslav, Vinnytsia region, Ukraine). The event is organized by the think tank House Democracy in partnership with the Bratslav UTG, the Regional Representation Read more about PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT[…]
A quick look into the latest Russian S-400 air-defense system deployment in Crimea The Russian military deployed a second battalion of S-400 “Triumph” air-defense systems in Crimean Peninsula. The first battalion was deployed to Crimea in Spring 2017, and now the military claimed to cover the whole Crimean Peninsula. These systems are capable of destroying aircraft, drones, and Read more about #PutinAtWar: Crimea Under the Russian Missile Dome[…]
Weapons found on both sides of the Donbas front lines The @DFRLab recently reported on the commercial sale of American-made rocket-propelled grenade launchers to Ukraine, which occurred with the approval of the U.S. Departments of Defense and State. With so much international attention focused on the delivery of lethal American aid to Ukraine, we investigated how other Read more about #MinskMonitor: Bulgarian Lethal Arms Exports to Ukraine[…]
Explosions near critical infrastructure and the potential for a humanitarian emergency Fighting has again surged around the Donetsk Filtration Station (DFS), where military positions of Ukrainian and Russian-led separatist military positions closely surround the critical water treatment plant. @DFRLab has extensivelyreported on the tenuous situation surrounding this piece of critical infrastructure, which has the potential to cause a humanitarian emergency by cutting the water supply Read more about Escalation of Ceasefire Violations at the Donetsk Filtration Station[…]
Major trends in the labour market Labour market analysis shows that unemployment tended to decline from 2000 to 2008, which primarily related to economic growth during this period. In 2009 unemployment climbed, which reflected the global crisis and decline in economic activity. According to unofficial estimates, Ukraine lost 2 million jobs from 2008 to 2013.The Read more about Unemployment in Ukraine: prevailing trends and measures to reduce it[…]
Ukraine’s education system requires an overhaul since it does not meet the needs of society, socio-economic development and global trends. Although the vast majority of Ukrainian population has higher education, the quality of education in Ukraine is inferior. Inadequate implementation of educational programmes impedes and discourages education reform, which results in low ratings of Ukraine Read more about Education system in Ukraine: financing, ranking and reform directions[…]
Introduction Budget consolidation is a very important issue for Ukraine. After events such as the toppling of Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych following the Revolution of Dignity, the annexation of Crimea and a subse- quent military confrontation with Russia, the Ukrainian economy found itself in an extremely difficult condition. It should be taken into account that Read more about Budget consolidation in Ukraine[…]