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Our vision

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To be the Partner of Choice and positive driver of change in business environment of Ukraine.

Our mission

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Driving actionable dialogue between Business and Government
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Continuously creating opportunities for Business to Business Partnerships
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Promoting Ukraine internationally as an attractive investment destination

Benefits

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Effective B2G (Business-to- Government) dialogue through participation in Committees & Working Groups
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Information services allowing to receive the most up-to- date industry specific news and get prepared for legislative and other changes that might influence business
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Access to other high-level professionals: Business networking for establishing new partnerships and business links with key decision makers while enjoying the wonderful atmosphere of events
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Wide promotional opportunities including sharing Members’ expertise and brand recognition
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U.S. Business Visa Services
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Opportunities for Professional development of employees
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Access to AmCham Network – one of the world’s biggest business network

Values

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Integrity
We act with honesty without compromising high moral standards we set for ourselves
Compliance
We comply with the laws of Ukraine and do not assist any third party in violating any law of Ukraine
Excellence
We strive for excellence in everything we do
Transparency
We are open and consistent in our actions which match our values
Service
We serve our Members for their benefit and for the benefit of the country we operate in
Commitment
We are committed to deliver great service and excellent results

THE MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS OF THE CHAMBER REPRESENT THE LARGEST COMPANIES FROM ALL OVER THE GLOBE OPERATING IN UKRAINE WITH A MAJORITY OF THE FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT

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Total members

in 2017

627

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New members

in 2017

73

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Corporate «A» - Large Strategic and Institutional Investors

Corporate «B» - Mid Cap Companies

Corporate «C» - Small Companies

DF / EI – Donor Funded / Educational Institutions

Representing Investors from around the Globe

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OFFICIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS

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DRIVING ACTIONABLE DIALOGUE

BETWEEN BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT

B2G PLATFORM

COMMITTEES, WORKING GROUPS & CLUBS

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B2G DIALOGUE

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POLICY EVENTS

1190+

HIGH-LEVEL MEETINGS

217

GUESTS

12541

POSITION PAPERS

332
  • TOP-LEVEL UKRAINIAN OFFICIALS

    poroshenko
    " American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine has become a reliable partner in shaping Ukraine’s economy and laying down the foundation in building its reputation as a democratic, open, economically attractive European state."

    Petro Poroshenko

    President of Ukraine

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    " I express my gratitude to the American Chamber of Commerce for its important mission in helping to create mature business culture and competitive business environment in Ukraine. "

    Volodymyr Groysman

    Prime Minister of Ukraine

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    " The American Chamber of Commerce is effective communication platform for cooperation and dialogue, which is extremely important. "

    Stepan Kubiv

    First Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine

    kistion
    " The activity of the American Chamber of Commerce shows that in our country it is possible to work and successfully implement investment projects, to conduct a constructive dialogue between entrepreneurs, society and authorities. "

    Volodymyr Kistion

    Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine

    zubko
    " I express my gratitude to the American Chamber of Commerce for its important efforts in establishing favorable investment climate and business environment in Ukraine. "

    Hennadiy Zubko

    Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine – Minister of Regional Development, Construction and Housing and Communal Services of Ukraine

    saienko
    " The American Chamber of Commerce regularly conducts high quality analysis and creates a reliable source of information about economic indices and trends in our country. "

    Oleksandr Saienko

    Minister of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine

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    Ostap Semerak

    Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine

    martyniuk
    " The assistance provided by the American Chamber of Commerce, consolidating the best business practices and representing the interests of leading companies, is a powerful component of further improvement and development of Ukraine. "

    Maksym Martynyuk

    First Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine

  • TOP-LEVEL UKRAINIAN OFFICIALS

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    Ihor Nasalyk

    Minister of Energy and Coal Industry of Ukraine

    klimkin
    " I express my gratitude to the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine for attracting important international investors to work at our market. "

    Pavlo Klimkin

    Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

    omelyan
    " Together we cultivate an honest and open dialogue with American, European and other foreign investors on the implementation of perspective infrastructure projects and welcome global companies in Ukraine. "

    Volodymyr Omelyan

    Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine

    suprun
    " We thank American Chamber of Commerce for your help, and we look forward to our cooperation as we raise the level of healthcare to meet international standards. "

    Ulana Suprun

    Acting Minister of Health of Ukraine

    danyliuk
    " We thank you for your important contribution in our country’s development. We continue working on the changes that are needed to improve the business environment and economic growth in Ukraine. The American Chamber of Commerce is our important partner on this path. "

    Oleksandr Danylyuk

    Minister of Finance of Ukraine

    petrenko
    " The American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine has become a real engine of reforms and the partner for our country. "

    Pavlo Petrenko

    Minister of Justice of Ukraine

    lutsenko
    " Your institution [American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine] has made an invaluable contribution to the development of the Ukrainian economy. "

    Yuriy Lutsenko

    Prosecutor General of Ukraine

    hrytsak
    " I would like to commend the activity of American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, which plays significant role in the improvement of business climate and attraction of foreign investments to domestic economy. Through your eyes foreign investors discover our state, you help us better understand each other. "

    Vasyl Hrytsak

    Head of the Security Service
    of Ukraine

  • TOP-LEVEL UKRAINIAN OFFICIALS

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    Serhiy Koziakov

    Head of the Higher Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine

    kovaliv
    " We are sincerely grateful to the American Chamber of Commerce for the long-term support of Ukrainian government on the path of change aimed at improving the investment climate of our country. "

    Yuliya Kovaliv

    Head of Office of the National Investment Council of Ukraine

    bilak
    "The American Chamber of Commerce is a positive driver of change in Ukraine's business environment and a leading advocate of its convergence to European standards in all aspects of economic activity."

    Daniel Bilak

    Director of UkraineInvest – Ukraine Investment Promotion Office

    terentiev
    " I am sure that the success of our country will continue being in the integrity and common actions of authorities, as well as in high-quality, impartial and effective dialogue with business. "

    Yuriy Terentyev

    Head of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine

    smolii
    " Looking back at our achievements I feel confident that we will progress ahead contributing to a sustainable development and prosperity of our country. "

    Yakiv Smolii

    Acting Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine

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    Nina Yuzhanina

    Head of the VRU Committee on Tax and Customs Policy

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    Oleksandr Danchenko

    Head of the VRU Committee on Informatization and Communication

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    Oleksandr Dombrovsky

    First Deputy Head of the VRU Committee on Fuel and Energy Complex, Nuclear Policy and Nuclear Safety

  • TOP-LEVEL UKRAINIAN OFFICIALS

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    Oleksandr Bakumenko

    Deputy Head of the VRU Committee on Agrarian Policy and Land Relations

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    " The American Chamber of Commerce shows here, in Ukraine, an example of how business should work and helps to present Ukraine to the business environment of the World. "

    Vitaliy Klitschko

    Head of Kyiv City State Administration

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    Oleksandr Senkevych

    Mayor of Mykolaiv

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    Vitalii Trubarov

    Acting Chairman of the State Property Fund of Ukraine

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    Timur Khromaev

    Head of the National Commission on Securities and Stock Market

    prodan
    " The State Fiscal Service of Ukraine highly appreciates long-term and effective cooperation with the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, inter alia in creating favorable investment and business climate, development of entrepreneurship, and improvement of the tax and customs system of Ukraine. "

    Myroslav Prodan

    Acting Head of the State Fiscal Service of Ukraine

    liapina
    " I express sincere gratitude to the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine for the fact that it is a platform for establishing and expanding business contacts, that has a positive impact on the business climate in Ukraine. "

    Ksenia Lyapina

    Head of the State Regulatory Service of Ukraine

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    " Restoration of Ukrainian economy, and especially of the agrarian sector, creates additional opportunities for national and world business. "

    Volodymyr Lapa

    Head of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection

  • TOP-LEVEL UKRAINIAN OFFICIALS

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    Oleg Kyrylyuk

    Acting Head of the State Service of Geology and Mineral Resources of Ukraine

    tsvyakh

    Oleg Tsvyakh

    Acting Head of State Service of Ukraine for Geodesy, Cartography & Cadaster

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    Slavomir Novak

    Acting Head of the State Agency on Automobile Roads of Ukraine

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    Yevgen Kravtsov

    Acting Head of Ukrainian Railway

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    Raivis Veckagans

    Acting Head of the State Enterprise "Ukrainian Seaports Authority"

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    Sergiy Melnyk

    Director of the Ukrainian Institute of Plants Varieties Expertise

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    Tetyana Dumenko

    Head of the State Expert Center of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine

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    Nataliya Nizova

    General Director of the Public Health Center under the Ministry of Health of Ukraine

  • TOP-LEVEL INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT

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    " I recognize the dedication of all who have made the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine such a success. Thank you for your role in promoting our shared vision of a free, peaceful, and prosperous Ukraine. "

    Donald J. Trump

    President of the United States

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    Michael Scuse

    United States Secretary of Agriculture

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    Wess Mitchell

    Assistant Secretary of State

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    Kurt Volker

    U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine

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    Michael A. Lally

    Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, U.S. Department of Commerce

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    Matthew Edwards

    Director for the Office of Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia, U.S. Department of Commerce

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    Daniel Mullaney

    Assistant United States Trade Representative for Europe and the Middle East

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    Betsy Hafner

    Deputy Assistant United States Trade Representative for Russia and Eurasia

  • TOP-LEVEL INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT

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    Ray Washburne

    President and CEO of Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)

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    James Lankford

    United States Senator

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    Marcy Kaptur

    United States Congresswoman

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    Mike Fitzpatrick

    Congressman, Co-Chair of Congressional Ukrainian Caucus

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    Steve Russell

    United States Congressman

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    Myron Brilliant

    Executive Vice President and Head of International, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

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    Gary Litman

    Vice President for Global Initiatives, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

    yovanovitch
    " The American Chamber of Commerce is a vigorous, vital advocate for the reforms that Ukraine still needs. "

    Marie Yovanovitch

    U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine

  • TOP-LEVEL INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT

    chalyi
    " We see practical interest of U.S. business to continue working in Ukraine, to invest in new ideas, to establish new partnerships and to create new jobs in our country. "

    Valeriy Chalyi

    Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the USA

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    Goesta Ljungman

    IMF Resident Representative in Ukraine

    kahkonen
    " I would like to commend the work of the American Chamber of Commerce that has helped build and strengthen the business community in Ukraine, and improve the prevailing business environment. "

    Satu Kahkonen

    World Bank Country Director for Belarus, Moldova, and Ukraine

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    Dr. Marthe Everard

    WHO Representative and Head of Country Office to Ukraine

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    Torsten Woellert

    Team Leader for Energy & Environment, European Commission

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    Anders Åslund

    Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council

AmChams in Europe

American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine is a part of European Council of American Chambers of Commerce as the AmCham Ukraine President Andy Hunder, has been elected to serve as Treasurer of the AmChams in Europe Executive Committee. Established in 1963, AmChams in Europe serves as the umbrella organization for 46 AmChams throughout Europe and Eurasia.
AmChams in Europe’s collective membership represents more than 17,000 American and European companies employing 15 million workers – accounting fo more than $ 1.1 trillion in investment on both sides of the Atlantic. As a bilateral voice of American and European companies, AmChams in Europe works to communicate the importance of the transatlantic economy in both Europe and the United States.

AmChams in Europe Conferences in 2017

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  • AmChams in Europe Annual Conference 2017 in Washington, D.C. (USA)
  • AmChams in Europe Transatlantic Conference in Brussels (Belgium)
  • AmChams in Europe Best Practices Conference 2017 in Dublin (Ireland)
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B2U PROMOTING UKRAINE 2017

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CONFERENCES

60

FOREIGN MEDIA OUTREACH

82

Regional events

20

  • - Poltava business roundtable with U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch
  • - Odesa business roundtable with U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch
  • - Kharkiv business roundtable with U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch

COOPERATION WITH THE U.S. EMBASSY & WASHINGTON-BASED INSTITUTIONS

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  • 23 High-level meetings with U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine
  • 22 High-level meetings with U.S. Officials
  • 53 Chamber-U.S. Embassy joint events
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B2B EVENTS

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Chamber events

1300+

Participants

20400+

Policy events

1190+

Business networking events

13

Lifestyle events

5

Annual events

4

Club meetings

47

Development events

23

Educational events

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WELDI meetings

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Chamber 25th Anniversary Gala Celebration

On June 1, the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine held Ukraine's Business Community Event of the Year – the Gala Celebration on the occasion of 25 th Anniversary of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine.

Celebrating this major milestone in our history, we brought together 1500 VIP guests – representatives of company members, state officials, business and diplomatic community, partners and friends – all of whom have helped and contributed to the work of American Chamber of Commerce over the past 25 years.

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2017 Annual Charitable American Independence Day Picnic

The American Independence Day Picnic is an annual Chamber event, bringing together thousands of people to enjoy a real American Picnic here in Ukraine. Every year more than 2000 guests join the Picnic to make fabulous memories for a lifetime. Old friends, families and colleagues got together to catch up and have fun.

Women's Executives Leadership Development Initiative

A personal development & business networking platform that brings together successful, goal-oriented, and modern women leaders. Every month WELDI participants get together for the inspirational Business Breakfasts to improve their leadership and decision-making skills as well as to strengthen their talents and concentrate on own personal and mental performance. Any other time there is always an opportunity to discuss interesting and relevant topics within Facebook group and receive program related email updates.

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Thanksgiving Black Tie Dinner & Award Ceremony

In 2015 the American Chamber of Commerce has introduced a new tradition for Ukraine – to celebrate Thanksgiving Day, organizing a special Black-Tie Dinner. It is a fantastic opportunity to gather once a year to express our sincere gratitude to partners, colleagues and friends for everything they do for us and understand the importance of being one united force that enables and drives positive changes.

COMMUNICATIONS PLATFORM

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President's interviews, opinion pieces and external speaking engagements:

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Media references:

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COUNTRY PROFILE: UKRAINE AT A GLANCE

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"Country Profile – Ukraine at a Glance" is the annual Chamber’s publication that includes analytical articles and important conclusions on Ukraine’s economy. Publication contains Ukraine’s economic overview and unique insights provided by leading Chamber Member companies.

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CHAMBER INNOVATIONS & INITIATIVES 2017

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Membership in the National Reforms Council under the President of Ukraine and participation in the National Investment Council under the President of Ukraine with the right of advisory voice

Established mechanisms of cooperation with major law enforcement bodies (Prosecutor General’s Office in Ukraine, National Police of Ukraine, Security Service of Ukraine)

NEW Committees & Working Groups

- Infrastructure Committee

- Working Groups within the Chamber Customs Committee:

  • on Non-Tariff Regulation
  • on International Trade

- Working Group on Electricity Issues within the Chamber Energy Committee

NEW B2B & Educational Platforms

  • Healthcare Marketing HUB
  • Business School

NEW Social Media Projects

  • 25-Years Anniversary campaign
  • Motivational Quotes on Facebook

CSR projects

  • $30,000 donation to UNICEF for purchase of rapid diagnostics equipment for Ohmatdyt
  • Halloween Blood Donation campaign

Members feedback

Launch of We’re Listening Campaign to effectively address Members feedback

SURVEYS & INNOVATIONS IN B2G COMMUNICATIONS

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Surveys in 2017:

Investment Climate 2017

Corruption Perception (4 th Edition)

IPR Issues

Antimonopoly Issues

Issues Related to Law Enforcement Agencies’ Activities

Currency Liberalization

Tax Changes

Advanced Pricing Agreements

Draft Labor Code

Regional Structure of Chamber Member Companies

Employer’s Requirements to Competences of Graduates

Activities of Ukrzaliznytsya

Healthcare Marketing HUB

Simplified Procedure of Medicines' Registration

Hospitality & Tourism Working Group Activities and Plans

Customs 2020 – business community’s view on the future of Ukrainian customs

Innovations in Communicating Policy Agenda

Policy Brochure - printed publication representing the full scope of Chamber Policy Priorities, Policy Platform, and B2G communications

Legal Committee Leaflet – printed publication representing one of the Chamber USP Committees – Legal Committee – along with its priorities, projects, stakeholders, and achievements

Brand new infographic format of the White Paper on Oil & Gas Reforms – printed publication containing overview of Ukrainian energy sector and recommendations for Ukraine’s state authorities on necessary reforms in oil & gas sector

Infographic Report "Energy of Ukraine" – joint project with TopLead company – printed publication with analytical data on the current state of Ukrainian energy sector, its potential, and spheres that need to be reformed

Monthly Healthcare Committee Digest – publication aimed at reporting on Committee’s activities over a month and raise companies’ awareness on the Chamber Healthcare Committee