Policy Papers

• 08.09.2020

  Is it necessary to criminalize goods smuggling?

  (Code:pp_20)
  This policy paper analyses the main preconditions for the emergence of the idea of criminalization of goods smuggling, the history of the issue and the position of the main stakeholders, as well as the feasibility or inexpediency of such step at the current stage of development of Ukraine.
  Authors:  Butin Andriy
• 28.11.2018

  Public Monitoring of Customs Authorities Performance: Conclusions and Recommendations

  (Code:11_2018)
  The report presents the results of the public monitoring of the of the regional customs authorities performance, which was held during June-September 2018 by the NGOs - winners of the grant competition within the framework of the "Trade Facilitation Dialogue" project.
  Authors:  Butin Andriy, Fedets Iryna
• 02.04.2017

  Corporate Profit Tax vs. Exit Capital Tax: Analysis and recommendations

  (Code:PS_01_2017)
  A Corporate Profit Tax (CPT) System fairly normal by international standards is currently in operation in Ukraine. However, there is discussion whether this system should be replaced by a Exit Capital Tax (ECT), following the example set by Estonia in 2000.
  Authors:  Otten Thomas, Betliy Oleksandra, Заха Девід, Джуччі Рікардо
• 24.10.2016

  Linking competition policy with SME development in Ukraine

  (Code:1)
  Authors:  Джуччі Рікардо, Кнут Александер, Пліва Олександр, Красовська Ольга
• 12.04.2015

  The industrial sector of Ukraine: Trends, challenges and policy options

  (Code:PP_03_2015)
  Tags:  German Advisory Group
• 12.04.2015

  Foreign Direct Investment in Ukraine: Past, Present, and Future

  (Code:PP_02_2015)
  Tags:  German Advisory Group
• 24.03.2015

  Ukraine’s import dynamics in 2014

  (Code:PB_03_2015)
  Authors:  Veronika Movchan, Ricardo Giucci, Mykola Ryzhenkov, Georg Zachmann
  Tags:  German Advisory Group
• 23.03.2015

  Ukraine’s export dynamics in 2014

  (Code:PB_02_2015)
  Authors:  Ricardo Giucci, Mykola Ryzhenkov, Veronika Movchan
  Tags:  German Advisory Group
• 12.11.2014

  Decision-making and accountability in an inflation targeting central bank: Recommendations for Ukraine

  (Code:PP_04_2014)

  The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) is currently in a transition phase towards Inflation Targeting (IT). While this fundamental change in its monetary policy strategy is highly commendable, it nevertheless requires significant changes in the governance framework.

  Authors:  Kravchuk Vitaliy, Cyrus de la Rubia, Robert Kirchner, Ricardo Giucci
  Tags:  German Advisory Group
• 03.10.2014

  Improving gas transmission network regulation in Ukraine by implementing Energy Community rules - a tailor made proposal

  (Code:PP_03_2014)

  Gas transit through Ukraine and gas imports by Ukraine are decreasing. The pipeline system is ageing and the current regulatory framework does not meet the European standards. In this context, the current organisation of the Ukrainian gas transmission system is revealing its substantial weaknesses: The high degree of government intervention in determining access conditions and tariffs is scaring off (potential) users and the lack of a sufficient and predictable income stream prevents long-term investments into the infrastructure. One key question when discussing reforming the regulatory framework is how gas transmission tariffs are structured and determined. The tariffs determine the business case for the operator and provide incentives for modernisation and efficient operation.

  Authors:  Georg Zachmann, Sophia Ruester
  Tags:  German Advisory Group