Annual report of Democracy House 4th of July 2017 – 4th of July 2018
Annual report of Democracy House 4th of July 2017 – 4th of July 2018 Democracy House was established as a Ukrainian think tank on July 4, 2017. In the second half of 2017, members of Democracy House were primarily in engaged in institutional capacity building. In particular, they defined organization’s mission, vision, purposes and Read more about Annual report of Democracy House 4th of July 2017 – 4th of July 2018[…]
Alternatives to the IMF tranches: possible government decisions
Ukrainian officials believe that Ukraine is not threatened with default in case of failure to receive the long-awaited IMF tranche. The head of the National Bank, Yakiv Smoliy, is confident that Ukraine will be able to pay off its debt obligations by 2020 without external financing, including without IMF loans. The source of repayment of Read more about Alternatives to the IMF tranches: possible government decisions[…]
Following the Anti-corruption Court: Possible scenarios for political developments
Formally, legal terms for the dissolution of the Parliament in order to hold elections in the fall of 2018 expire in June. In a week, the parameters of political competition and conditions for conducting a presidential campaign in the camp of Poroshenko will be determined. On June 18-22, the Parliament will hold the final session, Read more about Following the Anti-corruption Court: Possible scenarios for political developments[…]
Ukrainian “Kremlin’s hostages”: political bargains and chances of release
Oleh Sentsov’s hunger strike and Roman Sushchenko’s sentence have drawn much international attention to Ukrainian “Kremlin’s hostages” ahead of the World Cup. Ukrainian citizens put behind the bars in Russia and in the occupied Crimea have become a convenient means of Kremlins’ political pressure who binds their release with Ukraine’s concessions in conflict settlement in Read more about Ukrainian “Kremlin’s hostages”: political bargains and chances of release[…]
Banking Sector Reform 2014-2018: Main Trends and Risks
Since the beginning of 2014, the banking system of Ukraine has experienced one of the strongest crises in its history. The crisis in the banking system started almost during Euromaidan. It was through the banking sector that the flywheel began to unfasten the economic crisis in early 2014. The political situation in the country provoked Read more about Banking Sector Reform 2014-2018: Main Trends and Risks[…]
Democracy House presented newest issue of U at Glace
May 22, Democracy House presented newest issue of U at Glace. Highly appreciate support of Embassy of Latvia in Ukraine for hosting us. Please write at office@democracyhouse.com.ua to receive full version of the publication. SUMMARY Economy at Glance Banking Sector Reform 2014-2018: Main Trends and Risks Since the beginning of 2014, the banking system of Read more about Democracy House presented newest issue of U at Glace[…]
Tensions between President and Prime Minister: Current Developments and Possible Risks
At the end of June, the political future of the prime minister will be decided in parliament. Groysman might maintain his position and stay there until the 2019 presidential election. However, if Groysman does not support Poroshenko and continues the confrontation with the President, he will end up with resignation and a number of criminal Read more about Tensions between President and Prime Minister: Current Developments and Possible Risks […]
Avakov Peace Plan: Good Intentions or Political Ambitions?
In April 2018 Arsen Avakov announced his peace plan which provides for a step-by-step return of certain districts of Luhansk and Donetsk regions (ORDLO). Currently, Avakov’s plan is a raw vision of the reintegration of ORDLO which, despite few advantages, does not take into account important security, economic and other details. Nevertheless, Avakov may use Read more about Avakov Peace Plan: Good Intentions or Political Ambitions?[…]
Who benefits from breaking down the Iran nuclear deal?
On May 8, 2018, Donald Trump made a decision which many world leaders had been scary of. Trump announced that the U.S. would withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal, claiming that this agreement did not manage to stop Tehran from missile tests and to diminish its involvement in regional conflicts. The U.S. President also has Read more about Who benefits from breaking down the Iran nuclear deal?[…]
Roman Bezsmertnyi claims the mantle of Ukrainian Macron
Roman Bezsmertnyi who has been a well-known politician and party activist since the Orange Revolution is one of potential presidential candidates in Ukraine. Bezsmertnyi actively conducts media campaign and promotes his messages in order to increase his visibility. He also started establishing analytical groups and small headquarters in several regional centres. The politician forms his Read more about Roman Bezsmertnyi claims the mantle of Ukrainian Macron[…]
Public debt: current state and perspectives
During two months of 2018 the total public and publicly guaranteed debt increased by 0.6%. In 2018, payments are planned for repayment and servicing of public debt equal $10.44 billion. At the same time, it is planned to attract almost $8 billion. The main risks of implementing the public debt management policy in 2018 are Read more about Public debt: current state and perspectives[…]