Invitation Letter Diplomatic briefing
The Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting (IER) continues our
special project “Ukraine outlook: insights from IER experts” – a series of regular
infomeetings for diplomatic community in Ukraine meant to discuss the latest
economic and political developments in the country.
We kindly invite you and your colleagues to participate in the meeting to be held online on
March 10, 2023, Friday, from 12:00 to 13:00 local time in Kyiv, Ukraine (via Zoom).
The main topic of the regular meeting – February economic situation, challenges,
and outlook
In February 2023, drop in real GDP reduced but not only because of improved
performance of economic activity, but also due to change in statistical base, which now
include the period of full-pledged war. Situation improved partially due to lack of electricity
deficit, which was a result of renovations in the sector, installed new capacities, and
imports of electricity. Agricultural companies continued harvesting maize, but this harvest
is not included into the GDP estimates. Exports and imports increased, which signal also
about economic recovery.
According to the monthly IER business tendency survey (#NRES), business remains
optimistic about the future and plans to increase production and sales. At the same time,
logistics becomes higher challenge for companies.
We will talk about Ukraine’s economic situation, outlook, and major risks on Friday, March
10 at 12:00.
Presentation will be followed by Q&A session.
Keynote speakers:
Oksana Kuziakiv, IER Chief Executive, Head of the Сenter for Contemporary Society
studies;
Oleksandra Betliy, macroeconomic, public finance, social and healthcare expert, IER
Leading Research Fellow;
Vitaliy Kravchuk, macroeconomic, monetary policy and financial market expert, IER
Leading Research Fellow.
The meeting will be moderated by Iryna Kosse, infrastructure, transport and energy sector
expert, IER Leading Research Fellow.
Language of the meeting: English.
Please confirm if you plan to attend this event by sending e-mail to:
Contact person: Viktorya Zhovtenko, IER Communications Officer
[email protected]
Please do not forget to provide your e-mail address. We will use it to provide the
link to Zoom.
The Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting (IER) is a well-known
Ukrainian independent think tank established in 1999, focusing on economic research and
policy consulting. The IER is a top Ukrainian think tank with internationally recognized
expertise almost 20 years of experience in implementing projects on Ukraine's economic
development funded by international donor organizations, i.e. SIDA, USAID, UNDP, World
Bank Group and others. In 2017 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report the IER is one of
the 140 Best Independent Think Tanks out of 6,500 surveyed, it is 49th in “Best
Advocacy Campaign” category, 69th as best International Economics Think Tank and
86th best Think Tank in Central and Eastern Europe. The IER has successfully
implemented multiple international donors projects related to the field of reform
implementation in Ukraine. The IER successfully combines professional analysis with
active involvement in public dialogue and advocacy and actively cooperates with Ukrainian
national and regional authorities in issues related to strategic planning and policy
development as well as policy implementation. The IER has the capacity for grant
management and provides re-granting for capacity development to regional civil society
organizations and media. The IER financial standing has been secured through projects as
well as private contributions.
Kind regards,
Igor Burakovsky,
IER Head of the Board
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Teema: Invitation Letter Diplomatic briefing on March 10, 2023
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Manused: Invintation_and_agenda_IER.pdf
The Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting (IER) continues our special
project “Ukraine outlook: insights from IER experts” – a series of regular infomeetings
for diplomatic community in Ukraine meant to discuss the latest economic and political
developments in the country.
We kindly invite you and your colleagues to participate in the meeting to be held online on
March 10, 2023, Friday, from 12:00 to 13:00 local time in Kyiv, Ukraine (via Zoom).
The main topic of the regular meeting – February economic situation, challenges, and
outlook
In February 2023, drop in real GDP reduced but not only because of improved performance of
economic activity, but also due to change in statistical base, which now include the period of
full-pledged war. Situation improved partially due to lack of electricity deficit, which was a result
of renovations in the sector, installed new capacities, and imports of electricity. Agricultural
companies continued harvesting maize, but this harvest is not included into the GDP estimates.
Exports and imports increased, which signal also about economic recovery.
According to the monthly IER business tendency survey (#NRES), business remains optimistic
about the future and plans to increase production and sales. At the same time, logistics
becomes higher challenge for companies.
We will talk about Ukraine’s economic situation, outlook, and major risks on Friday, March 10
at 12:00.
Presentation will be followed by Q&A session.
Keynote speakers:
Oksana Kuziakiv, IER Chief Executive, Head of the Сenter for Contemporary Society
studies;
Oleksandra Betliy, macroeconomic, public finance, social and healthcare expert, IER Leading
Research Fellow;
Vitaliy Kravchuk, macroeconomic, monetary policy and financial market expert, IER Leading
Research Fellow.
The meeting will be moderated by Iryna Kosse, infrastructure, transport and energy sector
expert, IER Leading Research Fellow.
Language of the meeting: English.
Please confirm if you plan to attend this event by sending e-mail to:
Contact person: Viktorya Zhovtenko, IER Communications Officer
[email protected]
Please do not forget to provide your e-mail address. We will use it to provide the link to
Zoom.
Kind regards,
Igor Burakovsky,
IER Head of the Board