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 24, 2023, Friday, from 12:00 to 13:00 local time in Kyiv, Ukraine (via Zoom).
The main topic of the regular meeting – international trade and logistical challenges
of Ukraine in February – March.
Foreign trade trends in the first months of 2023 continue those registered in 2022 after the
full-scale Russian war of aggression started. Goods exports continue to decline faster than
imports, constrained by logistic bottlenecks and narrowed production capacities.
The EU stays the leading trade destination. The integration is expected to strengthen
further, given the prolongation of the road transport agreement and the announced
prolongation of the EU autonomous trade measures. In parallel, Ukraine has been
developing its network of free trade agreements while still being outside the EU customs
union.
In February-March 2023, Ukraine experienced delays in sea shipments due to the slow
pace of inspections in the Bosporus strait. Prolongation of the Grain Deal is expected to
reduce the backlog of ships waiting for grain exports. Other modes of transportation were
also affected – big lines accumulated on Ukraine's road and railway border crossing
points. Agricultural exports via Poland experienced delays due to slow veterinary
inspections at the border and the low capacity of border crossing points.
Presentation will be followed by Q&A session.
Keynote speakers:
Veronika Movchan, IER Academic Director;
Iryna Kosse, infrastructure, transport and energy sector expert, IER Leading Research
Fellow;
The meeting will be moderated by Oksana Kuziakiv, IER Chief Executive, Head of the
Сenter for Contemporary Society studies.
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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Saatja: Victorya Zhovtenko <
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Saadetud: 21.03.2023 16:40
Teema: Invitation Letter Diplomatic briefing on March 24
Tähtsus: Kõrgeim
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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 24, 2023, Friday, from 12:00 to 13:00 local time in Kyiv, Ukraine (via
Zoom).
The main topic of the regular meeting – international trade and logistical
challenges of Ukraine in February - March
Foreign trade trends in the first months of 2023 continue those registered in 2022 after
the full-scale Russian war of aggression started. Goods exports continue to decline
faster than imports, constrained by logistic bottlenecks and narrowed production
capacities.
The EU stays the leading trade destination. The integration is expected to strengthen
further, given the prolongation of the road transport agreement and the announced
prolongation of the EU autonomous trade measures. In parallel, Ukraine has been
developing its network of free trade agreements while still being outside the EU
customs union.
In February-March 2023, Ukraine experienced delays in sea shipments due to the slow
pace of inspections in the Bosporus strait. Prolongation of the Grain Deal is expected
to reduce the backlog of ships waiting for grain exports. Other modes of transportation
were also affected – big lines accumulated on Ukraine's road and railway border
crossing points. Agricultural exports via Poland experienced delays due to slow
veterinary inspections at the border and the low capacity of border crossing points.
Presentation will be followed by Q&A session.
Keynote speakers:
Veronika Movchan, IER Academic Director;
Iryna Kosse, infrastructure, transport and energy sector expert, IER Leading
Research Fellow;
The meeting will be moderated by Oksana Kuziakiv, IER Chief Executive, Head of the
Сenter for Contemporary Society studies.
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