Projects
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Monthly Monitoring of Reforms under the IMF Programme and the Ukraine Plan
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The project aims to strengthen the resilience and capacity of Ukrainian civil society to respond to the challenges of the war while actively contributing to Ukraine's EU accession process at both the national and regional levels
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The project aims to enhance the transparency, efficiency, and accountability of Ukraine’s public investment management system through public monitoring, the development of digital tools, and support for civil society organizations
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MEMU is one of IER’s flagship analytical publications. Since 2000, it has provided a comprehensive overview of the Ukrainian economy, including IER’s own assessment of GDP dynamics
IER Databases
How is Ukraine’s economy performing, and how is its EU integration progressing? Explore the latest data through interactive charts and expert analysis
Products
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Brief
Ukrainian business continues to recover gradually, but high uncertainty and war-related risks are holding back its long-term plans
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Analytical Report
Business sentiment among Ukrainian enterprises stabilised in June despite labour shortages, rising prices, and security risks
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Monitoring
Covers key developments in Ukraine's customs sector, trade policy, and EU integration
About us
The Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting (IER) is one of Ukraine’s leading independent think tanks, specializing in economic research and public policy consulting. IER’s mission is to develop and promote solutions for prosperity and sustainable development based on the principles of a market economy, freedom, and open dialogue. Founded in 1999, the Institute has worked closely with the Government of Ukraine to help shape reform priorities and policy solutions. It also maintains an active dialogue with a broad range of stakeholders committed to driving positive change.
IER in media
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Veronika Movchan: “IER aims to help Ukrainian society navigate EU accession consciously”
Successful European integration requires not only political decisions but also high-quality analytical research that helps assess the impact of reforms on the economy, businesses, and society
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Discussion featuring Igor Burakovsky at a CSIS event during the World Bank Annual Meetings 2026
During the event, experts discussed the role of human capital, international partnerships, and business-oriented approaches in shaping Ukraine’s economic future
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Oleksandra Betliy on What Determines Pension Benefits for “Ukrainian Radio”
Where does the money for pensions come from? How many working people are needed to support one pensioner? These were the questions "Ukrainian Radio" put to Oleksandra Betliy, a leading expert at IER
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Veronika Movchan: “The Ukraine–Turkey FTA prepares the ground for EU market integration”
The agreement’s ratification paves the way for the gradual liberalization of bilateral trade, with its greatest impact expected in the long term and in the context of Ukraine’s EU integration
Events
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07 September 2026
Presentation of the RISE Shadow Report “Ukraine’s Reconstruction Architecture”
The event will provide a platform to discuss the key challenges facing Ukraine’s reconstruction and practical steps towards a more effective, coordinated, and transparent system
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31 July 2026
How Ineffective Law Enforcement Undermines the Investment Climate
The RRR4U Consortium invites you to join the presentation of its monthly monitoring of Ukraine’s compliance with the IMF programme and the Ukraine Plan under the Ukraine Facility. During the event, experts will present an assessment of the country’s progress in meeting its key commitments and discuss how law enforcement reform affects the investment climate and the business environment
Donors and Partners
