Implementation status of plan of action of the Export strategy of Ukraine

(strategic trade development road map)
 2017-2021 

  • Completed
  • In progress
  • Not completed
  • Planned according to a road map

Action 1. Strengthening the institutional framework to stimulate innovations

II quarter
2018
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted Resolution “On the Approval of the Innovation Development Strategy in the Real Economy Sector for the period until 2025”
Completed

Done

II quarter
2018
The Innovation Development Office has been established
Completed

Done

IV quarter
2018
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted the Resolution “On the Approval of the High-Tech Industries Development Strategy for the period until 2025”, intergovernmental coordination has been improved
Completed

Done

II quarter
2021
Preparation and adoption of regional plans for the establishment and development of innovative technology centers
In progress
IV quarter
2021
Preparation and adoption of the innovations support plan for each of the priority clusters
In progress
IV quarter
2021
Implementation of projects aimed at establishing 25 regional innovative technology centers
Planned according to a road map
IV quarter
2021
Ukraine’s participation in projects in terms of international programs implementation
Completed
IV quarter
2021
Ukraine is represented in international activities and projects related to innovations development on an ongoing basis
Planned according to a road map
IV quarter
2018
Ukraine is represented in international forums on innovations development. An annual event on innovations development is organized and conducted in Ukraine jointly with the EU
Completed
IV quarter
2019
Ukraine is represented in international forums on innovations development. An annual event on innovations development is organized and conducted in Ukraine jointly with the EU
In progress
IV quarter
2020
Ukraine is represented in international forums on innovations development. An annual event on innovations development is organized and conducted in Ukraine jointly with the EU
In progress
IV quarter
2021
Ukraine is represented in international forums on innovations development. An annual event on innovations development is organized and conducted in Ukraine jointly with the EU
Planned according to a road map
IV quarter
2018
A free database with information about Ukrainian and international programs related to research and development, the catalog of innovative and high-tech products and their producers in Ukraine, as well as existing mechanisms to stimulate innovations have been prepared and are subject to quarterly updates. Respective information is published on the First Stop Export Web Portal
Completed

Action 2. Enhancement of the business’s innovation potential

IV quarter
2021
Capacities for stimulating and encouraging innovative companies are analyzed; if necessary, relevant regulations are prepared
In progress
IV quarter
2021
Adoption and implementation of relevant regulations
In progress
IV quarter
2018
An information campaign has been conducted
In progress
IV quarter
2021
Recommendations have been elaborated and information campaigns implemented (including a training program in innovation management, corporate and commercial law, intellectual property) in higher education institutions and business schools; programs in innovative development and training that will be implemented by trade support institutions and business associations have been developed; a legal database on corporate law, commercial law, and intellectual property rights has been created
In progress

Action 5. Improvement of coordination and cooperation within the network of institutions providing trade and business support services to exporters

II quarter
2018
The Cabinet of Ministers resolution has been prepared and adopted to determine the list of priority annual international exhibitions and ensure participation of Ukraine in these events
Completed
IV quarter
2018
The Cabinet of Ministers resolution has been prepared and adopted to determine the procedure for funding the participation of Ukraine in international exhibitions abroad; the uniform graphic design for the national stands of Ukraine at international exhibitions has been approved
Completed
IV quarter
2018
An awareness-raising campaign has been conducted for Ukrainian business to inform about possibilities to participate in international exhibitions and trade shows
Completed
IV quarter
2018
A set of measures has been prepared to encourage the creation of private providers of trade support services, including training and consultations involving sector and business associations
In progress
IV quarter
2018
Training and consultations are conducted at least once a year
Completed
IV quarter
2019
Training and consultations are conducted at least once a year
Completed
IV quarter
2020
Training and consultations are conducted at least once a year
Completed
IV quarter
2021
Training and consultations are conducted at least once a year
In progress

Action 6. Business activities are fostered among companies (especially small and medium-sized businesses) and youth

II quarter
2018
An information and education campaign has been conducted in higher education institutions aimed at raising the interest of youth to entrepreneurship and international trade. In terms of the campaign, practical projects were integrated into the curriculum of higher education institutions and business schools. Entrepreneurship awards have been established jointly with private business representatives. Contacts have been developed with European and international entrepreneurship networks; communication with their members takes place. Programs have been developed for the internship of students and young entrepreneurs in successful companies; talented students have the opportunity to find jobs in the most successful global companies
Completed
IV quarter
2018
Annual information and educational campaigns are conducted in at least three higher education institutions
Not completed
IV quarter
2019
Annual information and educational campaigns are conducted in at least three higher education institutions
Not completed
IV quarter
2020
Annual information and educational campaigns are conducted in at least three higher education institutions
Not completed
IV quarter
2021
Annual information and educational campaigns are conducted in at least three higher education institutions
Planned according to a road map
IV quarter
2019
Entrepreneurship and international trade program has been developed and introduced into the curriculum of primary and secondary schools, as well as into other educational institutions
Completed
IV quarter
2019
A pilot project has been developed and implemented for the establishment of business incubators and business accelerators for exporters in oblast centers
In progress
IV quarter
2021
Business incubators and business accelerators have started their operations in all oblast centers to foster exporters
In progress
II quarter
2019
The first information campaign has taken place
Completed
IV quarter
2019
Annual information campaigns take place in 2019
Completed
IV quarter
2020
Annual information campaigns take place in 2020
Completed
IV quarter
2021
Annual information campaigns take place in 2021
In progress

Action 7. Improvement of the management skills among the employees (including small and medium-sized business)

IV quarter
2021
The current level of management skills among companies of different types (big, small, medium-sized, - in particular, in priority sectors) has been assessed
In progress
IV quarter
2021
The program for the upgrade of managerial skills among employees has been implemented
In progress
IV quarter
2021
A system of incentives for exporters has been established
In progress
IV quarter
2020
A pilot program has been developed and implemented to up-skill employees of export companies in one of the priority sectors
Completed
IV quarter
2019
Development and implementation of a program to improve management skills among enterprises
Completed

Action 8. Match the educational system with the needs of the business (especially SMEs)

IV quarter
2018
An effective ongoing dialogue has been established among business, research institutions and vocational training institutions to strengthen cooperation for the qualified personnel training
Completed
IV quarter
2019
Training programs and curriculum have been examined to identify if they match the needs of business and to improve employment opportunities for the graduates of vocational training institutions
Completed
IV quarter
2021
The vocational training system in the selected priority sectors has been improved
In progress