Andrii Butin
Senior Researcher
Andrii Butin is an expert in international trade policy, foreign economic relations, trade defence, and government relations. He has more than 12 years of experience in public administration and diplomatic service, as well as over 10 years of work in the civil society sector.
His areas of expertise include export promotion, trade defence instruments, support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), trade facilitation, deregulation of foreign economic activity, and customs policy. He also conducts research on international trade policy, European integration, and measures to protect domestic industries.
His professional experience includes preparing analytical reports and policy papers, reviewing trade-related legislation and regulations, and conducting interviews and focus groups with representatives of the business community, public authorities, and civil society organizations. He has extensive practical experience in applying trade defence instruments, drafting legislation and regulatory acts, government relations, project management, and organizational development. He also has teaching experience.
He holds a degree in Law from the National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute.”
Products
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Monitoring
Monitoring period: 1–31 August 2026
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Monitoring
Monitoring period: 1–31 July 2026
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Monitoring
Monitoring period: 1–30 June 2026
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Monitoring
Monitoring period: April – May, 2026
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Monitoring
Monitoring period: 1–31 March 2026
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Monitoring
Monitoring period: 1–28 February 2026
Projects
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The project tracks Ukraine’s progress towards EU standards in key areas on a monthly basis
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The project aims to strengthen the capacity of business associations and NGOs to develop and promote trade facilitation policies
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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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IER Business Surveys monitor, forecast, and analyze economic activity in Ukraine using first-hand information collected directly from business leaders and company representatives