An important way for business to influence policy decisions under the new market-based conditions is for them to commission
independent research. The resulting analytical materials can assist political leaders and bureaucrats to adopt
better-quality decisions.
Quality economic policy can benefit business. In the capitalist world, business is a key element of civil society;
in Ukraine, business is actually the only element of civil society having sufficient resources to carry out the necessary analytical
and informative work to promote change in the business environment.
Our advantage
- Independence — to carry out impartial analysis, we engage all interested parties in the research
and present unbiased conclusions;
- Quality — in our research, we utilise a number of qualitative and quantitative methods. Usually,
we suggest several methods to deal with a given problem, applying theoretical models and traditional policymaking analysis,
and we also consider relevant international experience;
- Collaboration — we add to the quality of our research by collaborating with Ukrainian and
external advisors who possess an established reputation in their field of study. In the course of our research, we
organise expert discussions and arrange meetings which help bring together all existing opinions regarding the
analysed issue.
Our clients
- joint ventures, which need to work out their development programs and present them to overseas head offices;
- commercial banks, which are now starting to pay more attention to strategic planning;
- business and professional associations that aim to influence the policymaking process;
- international organisations which assist the Ukrainian government in developing quality policies;
- embassies and multinational investment banks, which rely on independent information sources regarding the current state
of the Ukrainian economy and its development prospects.
Our services
Short- and long-term forecasting of macroeconomic indicators. Our clients use them to put together business plans
and calculate their return on investments.
Overview and forecasts for the development of specific economic sectors in Ukraine. In contrast to macroeconomic
forecasts, analysis and forecasting for the development of specific markets concern individual economic sectors. Our clients
require such information to develop marketing policies.
Analysis of alternatives for government policies and development of recommendations regarding government policy in
specific sectors. This type of research, which is based on methods of policymaking analysis, is an important instrument that
businesses use to affect the policymaking process.
Analysis of the effect of legislation on the investment climate in Ukraine. In this area, we analyse the legislative
environment in which businesses operate. This can be a powerful instrument not only for strategic decision making, but also
for lobbying amendments to alreadyadopted government regulations.
Ongoing analytical support of decision making processes. We have the capability of long-term working
with a client to provide analysis of the problems that he faces in the course of their strategic
planning. Under this
collaboration plan, we organise regular meetings between the client, experts, and representatives of all interested parties
to reconsider problems and develop the best strategy.
Presentations, briefings, and consultations on economic issues. We stand ready to provide our clients with
information and analysis of economic events and changes in Ukrainian government policy.
Research examples
| Client and Name of Project |
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Justification for research |
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Result |
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Western NIS Enterprise Fund
Evaluation of the impact of Western NIS Enterprise Fund investments on the Ukrainian and Moldovan economies (2002) |
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Justification of the feasibility of investing in Ukrainian and Moldovan enterprises before the Supervisory Board of the Western NIS Enterprise Fund |
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A research report was presented at the meeting of the Supervisory Board of the Western NIS Enterprise Fund |
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LGI
Party Policy (2001) |
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The lack of party programs which include substantiation of public policy proposed by these parties |
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Representatives of VR political blocs incorporated the “Party Policy” into the Parliamentary Coalition Agreement |
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Ericsson Ukraine
Promotion of multiservice networks in Ukraine (2003) |
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Insufficient awareness of persons making strategic decisions in telecommunications companies of Ukraine, as well in
the government of Ukraine, about advantages of multiservice networks compared to channel switching |
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A forecast was made for demand for services that multiservice networks can provide and an impact analysis of transfer
of Ukrainian telecommunications operators to multiservice networks |
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Swiss Development Corporation
Monitoring social development indicators (2002, 2003) |
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Insufficient information about Ukraine, specifically, about the dynamics of development indicators |
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Comprehensive information about the dynamics of economic, political, and social development of Ukraine in order to make decisions concerning technical assistance programs |
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JTI
Analysis of the implications of implementing a mixed excise tax system for tobacco products (2000) |
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The necessity of performing an independent analysis of policy options for tobacco product taxation |
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The tabled policy option, evaluated by ICPS not being aligned with social goals, was rejected by the Verkhovna Rada Committee |
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Contents
Research for business
Contact person
Andriy Starynsky
Marketing Communications Manager
e-mail:
phone: (380-44) 484-4410
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