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[] The International Centre for Policy Studies is an independent research organization whose mandate is to promote the concept of public policy and related processes as a guarantee of effective democracy in Ukraine and other post-soviet countries [ advertise with us ] This Week’s Topic Economic modeling in preparing to negotiate an FTA with the EU The success and duration of negotiations between Ukraine and the EU over an agreement on a Free Trade Area depend on the degree to which interest groups understand possible impact of changing conditions of trade on the economy as a whole and on specific sectors and markets. The process of economic modeling and the results it provides are the kind of information that can be used to develop negotiating positions, to hold meaningful consultations with stakeholders, or to decide on what will be needed by way of policy measures. Under the “Free Trade Agreement between Ukraine and the EU: Analytical, methodological and informational support for negotiations” project, ICPS has published a report called “Economic modeling as a preliminary component in negotiating a Free Trade Area between Ukraine and the EU.” The study provides econometric models of the sunflower seed and labor markets Read more »» Periodicals ICPS’s 400th Newsletter The weekly bulletin of the International Centre for Policy Studies has been an information bridge between the Centre and those who use ICPS materials in their work. The Newsletter not only informs readers about current research, projects and events at the Centre. By following the life of the Centre, the Newsletter moves in unison with Ukrainian and international events, reporting on and analyzing them with professional opinion, analysis and comments. This issue talks about what the ICPS Newsletter’s materials are based on and summarizes what Newsletter issues were record-breakers in terms of downloads from the ICPS site Read more »» ICPS Research Spain and Ukraine - Recommendations The International Centre for Policy Studies has published conclusions and recommendations from the working group on “Spain and Ukraine: Prospects for partnership”, which met in Barcelona over December 2007 at the initiative of ICPS, the CIDOB Foundation and the Madrid branch of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation. This document presents the five main spheres for eventual cooperation between Kyiv and Madrid Read more »» New publications Ukraine’s Participation in European Union Agencies and Programs: Prospects and opportunities In 2007, the European Commission presented a list of agencies and programs that are partly or completely open for neighboring countries to participate in, including Ukraine. Given the lack of consolidated information on this subject, the International Centre for Policy Studies has prepared a report called “Ukraine’s Participation in European Union Agencies and Programs: Prospects and opportunities.” This document contains detailed information about EU agencies and programs and can serve as the analytical base for negotiations and the foundation of future, informed decisions on the part of the Government of Ukraine Read more »» Impact Assessment of an EU-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement ICPS has prepared a policy paper entitles "Free Trade between Ukraine and the EU: an Impact Assessment", in which Centre's experts presented their analysis of possible consequences of the FTA for a number of sectors of Ukraine's economy, positions of various stakeholders regarding the FTA and recommendations for the negotiations. This report was prepared in the framework of "Public Consultations on the EU-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement" project implemented by ICPS with the support of the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) and the Local Government and Public Service Reform Initiative of the Open Society Institute (OSI). Read more »» Reforming Local Government in Ukraine This White Paper was prepared under the “Public Consultations and Public Awareness Campaign on Local Government Reform in Ukraine—Phase 2” project undertaken jointly by the International Centre for Policy Studies (ICPS) and the Center for Ukrainian Reform Education (CURE) with funding from the Westminster Foundation for Democracy. This report outlines key problems in local government today, describes reform measures proposed to resolve them, and summarizes the positions of various interest groups regarding current problems and the suggested pathways to a solution. Read more »» Prospects for Deep Free Trade between Ukraine and the EU Although it is the easiest alternative in terms of implementation, a simple Free Trade Agreement that cancels tariffs on goods in addition to the conditions of WTO accession would bring very few advantages to Ukraine—and even fewer to the EU. On the contrary, although it will definitely be harder to institute, a deeper accord on Free Trade with the EU, the FTA+, could form the basis for an economic strategy that would ensure rapid growth in Ukraine. Read more »» Openings Assistant to the Director ICPS News October 7, 2008 The Top District in Kyiv September 1, 2008 Fellowship Program for Ukrainian Policy and Opinion Makers News archive »» Expert comment April 15, 2008 High inflation: An unavoidable component in Ukraine’s economic growth over 2008–2010 January 15, 2008 Ukraine economy will grow at a moderate pace October 6, 2007 What next, after the election? Comments archive »» New on Site August 13, 2008 PASOS statement on Russia-Georgia conflict April 9, 2008 Ñonclusions and Recommendations from the Working Group on “Spain and Ukraine: Prospects for Partnership”, Barcelona, 3-4 December, 2007 April 2, 2008 Quarterly Predictions, No 42, (Q1) April 1, 2008 Political Commentary No. 57, March 2008 March 10, 2008 ICPS newsletter No. 400 A 9-year salute to Ukraine: 400 weeks of coverage I wish to receive this web site updates to the following address: Postal: vul. Studentska 11A (Pymonenka 13A) , Kyiv, Ukraine 04050 E-mail: Phones: (380-44) 484-4400, 484-4401 Fax: (380-44) 484-4402 Design: Programming: Ihor Tymoshenko