Events

Speakers Roger Casale (New Europeans), Dr. Olha Zadorozhna (iSEE, Kozminski Academy), Lina Kushch (New Europeans) analyzed the current costs of the war in Ukraine, its economic and humanitarian consequences, the importance of objective war journalism and the proper formulation of media messages.

The Round Table participants included political scientists, sociologists, economists, business owners and business consultants who shared their expert knowledge on the reconstruction of Ukraine and how the “New Dawn” initiative can support Ukraine in its integration with the European Union.

The main goals of the initiative include: 

• creating a strong advocacy group for Ukraine to become a European member state as soon as possible;

• collecting best practices from already member states about institutional development and harmonisation of legal environment;

• creating groups of experts that can help with reconstruction of Ukraine, especially concerning resilience of enterprises, reconstruction of insfrustructure, efficient urban development and planning, and environmental issues.

The next Round Tables are planned for the end of April and then in mid-May.

THE SECOND ROUND TABLE

Date: April 28, 2022, 12:00-13:30 CEST
Venue: Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego, Jagiellońska 57/59, Warszawa, sala A-140.

Orgizers: iSEE (Institute of Socio-Economic Expertise), Kozminski University, New Europeans, Media Dialogue.

Speakers: Yurii Gaidai (Senior Economist, Centre for Economic Strategy, Ukraine), Oleg Nivievskyi (Kyiv School of Economics, Ukraine), Sofiya Huzenko (manager at the international consulting firm), Yaroslav Krempovych (Kozminski University).

Topic: The “New Dawn” initiative aims to bring together Ukrainian, Polish and European scientists, researchers, and social and political activists in a series of meetings devoted to the challenges that Ukraine will face after the end of the war caused by Russia’s brutal aggression. During the second Round Table within the framework of this initiative, we will discuss the resilience of Ukrainian enterprises to war. Special attention will be paid to small and medium-sized enterprises and the ways in which Ukraine can stimulate their functioning and possible development during and after the war. In addition, we will discuss development opportunities for various sectors of the economy, with particular emphasis on the IT and agricultural sectors.

Policy brief on “Building resilient business sector in Ukraine: challenges and solutions” is available here LINKIEM.

THE THIRD ROUND TABLE

Date: May 11, 2022, 12:00-13:30 CEST

Venue: Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego, Jagiellońska 57/59, Warszawa, sala A/140.

Organizers: iSEE (Institute for Socio-Economic Expertise), Kozminski University, New Europeans, Media Dialogue.

Speakers: Christopher Hartwell (ZHAW School of Management and Law, Switzerland), Yevhen Dubohryz (CASE Ukraine), Volodymyr Vakhitov (Kyiv School of Economics), Alina Slyusarchuk (Head of CEEMEA Economics, Morgan Stanley).

Topic: The “New Dawn” initiative aims to bring together Ukrainian, Polish and European scientists, researchers, and social and political activists in a series of meetings devoted to the challenges that Ukraine will face after the end of the war caused by Russia’s brutal aggression. During the third round table within the framework of this initiative, we will discuss the institutional development of Ukraine in the context of its integration with the European Union. First of all, we will talk about the macroeconomic and financial situation of the country. Secondly, we will discuss what changes Ukrainian institutions should undergo in order to adapt to EU standards. Finally, we will touch upon the legal aspects of the process of integration with the EU.

The policy brief on "Institutional development of Ukraine in light of the EU integration" can be found here LINKIEM.

THE FOURTH ROUND TABLE

Date: June 07, 2022, 15:00-16:30 CEST

Venue: Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego, Jagiellońska 57/59, Warszawa, sala A/140.

Organizers: iSEE (Institute for Socio-Economic Expertise), Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego, New Europeans, Media Dialogue.

Speakers: Nataliia Steblyna (Vasyl Stus Donetsk National University), Artem Zakharchenko (Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv), Olena Goncharova-LaFoy (Kyiv Independent).

Topic: The New Dawn initiative aims to bring together Ukrainian, Polish and European scientists, researchers and social and political activists for a series of meetings devoted to the challenges that Ukraine will face after the end of the war caused by the brutal Russian aggression. During the fourth round table within the framework of this initiative, we will discuss the information fronts of the Russian-Ukrainian war. First of all, we will talk about the Ukrainian regional media, their post-Soviet logic of functioning and resistance to Russian information attacks. Secondly, we will discuss the clash of strategic narratives within the framework of the Russian-Ukrainian war. Finally, we will try to understand how Western media cover the only war on the European continent.

THE LAUNCH OF THE "BUY UKRAINIAN PRODUCTS" CAMPAIGN IN BRUSSELS

On June 21, 2022, the New Dawn initiative has launched a "Buy Ukrainian Products, Support the Economy of Ukraine" campaign. The event has taken place in the Press Clud in Brussels. Its main aim is to raise awareness of the important to but made in Ukraine goods in support of the economy of Ukraine.

It is estimated by the World Bank that only in 2022 in Ukraine:

- GDP will fall by 35-45%,

- inflation will rise to 15%,

- share of the population living below the poverty line will increase from 1.8% to 19.8%.

The European Union, Great Britain, and Canada have removed all import duties on Ukrainian goods. This means that Ukrainian products can now be exported easier to those countries.

• If you are a business owner and you are looking for new markets to get the goods from - consider establishing partnerships with Ukrainian businesses and import Ukrainian products.

• If you are a customer - consider buying Ukrainian products if you see them in stores. You can recognise the goods produced in Ukraine by the number on the bar-code. Ukraine's number is 482.

Ukraine's economy needs your help and you can support it by buying Ukrainian products. Let's help Ukrainian businesses continue working and paying salaries and taxes. Your contribution is important!

THE LAUNCH OF THE "BUY UKRAINIAN PRODUCTS" CAMPAIGN IN LONDON

On December 8, 2022, a presentation was held in London as part of the campaign "Buy Ukrainian products, support the economy of Ukraine". Its main goal is to raise awareness about Ukrainian businesses that are struggling to survive every day as a result of brutal Russian attacks, and yet make socially responsible choices. They provide great help to residents of their area, where they can get warm food, drinking water and the opportunity to charge their devices. They also pay taxes, the money from which ultimately goes to those who lost their homes, the ability to work and their loved ones.

Each of us, in Europe and beyond, can support these companies by buying Ukrainian products. Not only will you help those in need and contribute to increasing the resilience of Ukraine, but you will also receive unique and beautiful products created by kind and strong people who are fighting for their freedom and the values ​​of a free democratic world. If you share these values ​​- buy Ukrainian products, support the economy of Ukraine!

The Ukrainian products' barcode is "482". Additionally, you can find many Ukrainian shops on Etsy and Instagram.