The Institute for Economic Research and Policy consulting is happy to present the brochure "European Integration: Experience of V4 Countries and Ukrainian Reality". The brochure was prepared as part of the project "V4-Ukraine think tanks networking for public discussion on EU integration and advocacy of reforms" in cooperation with think tanks from the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia.
The present study aims at analyzing the impact of Ukraine’s accession to the World Trade Organization on the national economy, primarily on manufacturing. Such an analysis is important for development of the country’s short- and long-term trade policy strategies.
This handbook aims to
• provide clarity on which certification schemes can be used by farmers and traders in Ukraine and the differences between them;
• provide farmers and traders with guidelines on the requirements under the RED and the approved certification schemes;
• provide an overview of the procedures that Ukrainian companies (farmers and traders) need to follow in order to prove, by using one of the applicable certification schemes, that their feedstock meets the EU RED standards;
Modern payment systems are undoubtedly an important part of economic and financial infrastructure of any country. Efficient and safe payment systems are crucial for functioning of the economy and financial stability. In Ukraine over the last decade payment card infra-structure expanded very quickly and overtook a number of similar countries. Ukrainian cardholders increasingly move from ATMs to POSs in line with the experiences of the more developed markets. In this context functioning of payment industry in Ukraine, its regulation and the probable effects of recent legislative and regulatory initiatives deserve special attention.
This study examines modern state of economic relations between Ukraine and the EU, describes current negotiations on a deep and comprehensive free trade area. Special attention is paid to the costs and benefits of implementation of EU’s acquis communautaire in the field of corporate law and competition policy, liberalization of capital flows, regulation of financial intermediation and harmonization of environmental standards. Comparative analysis of certain free trade agreements with EU participation is an important part of the study.
The agriculture of Ukraine has become of traditional importance for the country’s economy, which is also highlighted by the national flag (the blue sky over a yellow cornfield). Until the year 1991 Ukraine was regarded as the «bread basket of the Soviet Union». Over the following years, the agriculture had been affected by overall economic decay.