Archive 2003

• Monthly Economic Monitor Ukraine No.5 (31)

  02.06.2003
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  • The Verkhovna Rada adopted the Program of the Government, thereby ensuring its continuance for one more year.
  • The real GDP grew by 7% yoy during the first quarter of 2003 against a background of higher investment demand.
  • Myhaylo Chechetov, the former first Deputy Head of the State Property Fund, became the new Head of the organisation.
  • The positive trade balance was maintained, although the import of goods grew faster than exports.
  • Execution of central fiscal revenues continued to exceed 100%, while the expenditures continued below budgeted levels.
  • Higher than expected inflation dynamics caused the NBU to introduce inflation restraining measures.
  • The Ministry of Finance chose lead managers for Ukraineís new eurobond issue scheduled for later this year.
  Issue:  No.5 (31) May 2003
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