Newsletter No. 16 July 05, 2016

Public Private Dialogue on the International Business Conference in Ukraine

Business community in Ukraine unites to develop a business agenda for the state authorities. It was discussed on the International Conference "Dialogue for Development: State Policy and Business Agenda", organised by Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) in Kyiv on June 23. More than 100 participants took part in the active discussions.

What is "the business agenda" for Government? How it can improve the lives of entrepreneurs in the regions? Is it possible to adapt international experience into Ukrainian realities? These and other questions were covered by foreign and domestic experts, leaders of business associations, government officials and donors. The welcome speech was conducted by Andrew Wilson, the Executive Director of CIPE, Washington, and, the Acting Director of CIPE Ukraine, Oksana Oleinikova. They mentioned that the focus of CIPE in Ukraine during the next few years will be the search for solutions to the problems of entrepreneurship and the PPD strengthening at the local level, as a basis of effective economic reforms in the country. Key problems and possible solutions for building PPD in EaP Countries were presented by Mr. Gessl, the Key Expert on policy of East Invest 2, and a CIPE expert in Ukraine - Anastasia Baklan. Participants agreed to continue communications between businesses and goverment through the different platforms, as well as to enhance this dialogue with the support of the current technical assistance programs.

Contact: Anastasia Baklan - anastasia.baklan@ppd-network.org

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EVENT CALENDAR

Seminar on Analytics for BSOs Active in AdvocacyYerevan, Armenia06-09.07.2016 Contact: Yeva Zeynalyan - yeva.zeynalyan@ppd-network.org

OECD Report and Seminar on Analytics for BSOs Active in AdvocacyKyiv, Ukraine 11-15.07.2016 Contact: Anastasia Baklan - anastasia.baklan@ppd-network.org

Seminar on Membership for BSOs Active in AdvocacyBaku, Azerbaijan19-22.07.2016 Contact: Nazanin Javadova - nazanin.javadova@gmail.com

This Newsletter is compiled in the framework of the PPD Activities of the East Invest 2 Programme.

This Programme is financed by the EU.

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People of the WeekVolodymyr MatiushkoVolodymyr is the General Director at "Technology and Investment Consulting" LLC. He holds a Ph.D., and is a graduate of the Moscow Higher Technical School named after M.Baumana and Pioneer implementation of information and computer technology PROJECT EXPERT® in Ukraine. Has certificates of Postgraduate Education from the Institute of Economics of Fr. am Main, UNIDO , German international cooperation agency (GIZ), e-University of philanthropy from Fundraising, USA.From 1995 to 1999, he was the official expert of the State Innovation Fund of Ukraine. From 2000 to 2010 was the official expert on attracting investments of the Ministry of Economy.Matiushko was the Head of the Section of the Expert Council of the Parliamentary Committee on Information and IT from 2012 to 2013.Since 2014 qualified to provide expert consulting services within programs EBRD SME support.Since 2015 is Horizon2020 professional expert on search of targeted competitions (CALL, Topic), partners, business registration and validation entities, preparation and submission of proposals, as well as support to obtain financing.Since 2016 is East Invest 2 project Expert for the Public Private Dialogue Activity: specialization - the advocacy.20 years of experience of investment, innovation and business planning, attracting investments, including state programs and national projects.

Contact: Volodymyr Matiushko - vim12345@hotmail.comGiorgi BezhitashviliGiorgi Bezhitashvili is the Co-founder and Business Development Director of the JSC Creditplatform, the Co-Founder and Executive Director at the CSR Network Georgia and the CEO & Co-Founder of the "Technology Management & Consulting" LLC.He is specialized in project management and administration, is also responsible for management of corporate affairs, communication with donor organizations, human resources, business process management, etc. .. Giorgi obtained his Master's Degree in Project Management from the Geoorge Washington University in 2014.From 2010 to 2011 Giorgi attended a Course of Master's of Public Management at the University of Potsdam in Germany. In 2006 he obtained a Certificate of Merit in Urban from the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA)In 2000, however, he received Master’s Degree of TV Director from the Georgian State University of Cinema and Theatre. Giorgi participated in various film festivals and graduated with Honour diploma.Besides his mother tongue, he is also fluent in Russian and English, has some knowledge in German.Contact : Giorgi Bezhitashvili - giorgi.bezhitashvili@tmc.ge

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The Premier Organisation for Foreign Business in UkraineEstablished in 1999, the EBA provides a forum in which members can discuss and find solutions to common problems affecting business in Ukraine. This initiative was initially supported by the European Commission and has grown to become one of the largest and most influential business communities in the country.With more than nine hundred members, the European Business Association (EBA) is the largest premier union of businesses operating in the Ukrainian market.If you are looking for a high quality government relations advisor,

an accelerator in building meaningful relationships with the government, or a guide to your fellow businesspeople in Ukraine, the EBA is the place to be. They have relationships with numerous big-name companies to truly provide the best of the best for their members.The widely-recognized top-notch activities of the EBA include: • protecting the interests of foreign and domestic investors at the highest state level;

• promoting leading businesses with their peers and nurturing close contacts between them;

• helping businesses make their mark on the Ukrainian map with PR opportunities;

• providing member-companies with full-scale comprehensive information about what is going on in the country and its regulatory environment.

The EBA allows for an expansive reach through their web of connections throughout the whole country – with offices located in the largest business spots – Kyiv, Kharkiv, L’viv, Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk.There are even great training opportunities for companies and their employees – EBA uses the best teachers, coaches and mentors to help develop the professional talent in your company.The EBA has it all – not only does it offer a great networking and lobbying platform and personal advice on a national scale, the organisation also contributes to the EU-Ukraine relationship and cooperation.They are the ultimate toolbox for entrepreneurs.To learn more about the EBA Ukraine and the opportunities it gives, please, visit URL: http://www.eba.com.ua/

SME Academy on “Exporting to the EU”

Armenian companies need new markets. One of these new markets could be the European Union with its 500 million potential clients. The market is open not only for big companies but also for Small and Medium sized Enterprises from Armenia. How to access this market? The question got its answers during the SME Academy organised by the Yerevan Chamber of Commerce and Industry under East Invest 2.

5 experts from the EU gave a deep insight into Marketing and Communication, Participation in Trade Fairs, Technical standards and requirements, Export readiness and where to get practical assistance and opportunities for Armenian companies.

The participants learned how to assess the export readiness of their company, how to prepare for export and what regulations have to be respected, how to present their products and finally how to interact with potential business partners from the EU.Contact: Doris Rabetge - d.rabetge@ueapme.com

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PUBLIC PRIVATE DIALOGUE Newsletter Compiled by: Yeva ZeynalyanMobile: +374 99 07 00 32E-mail: newsletter@ppd-network.org

This Newsletter is compiled in the framework of the PPD Activities of the East Invest 2 Programme.

Austrian Economic Chambers: Working for Your CompaniesThe Austrian Economic Chambers represent more than 450,000 member companies. As the voice of Austrian business, AEC is committed to forward-looking policies which benefit the economy e.g. tax relief, cutting red tape, subsidies.

Every single person who is entitled to operate an independent business venture in crafts and trades, industry, mining, finance, banking and insurance, transport, information and communication, broadcasting, tourism and leisure, as well as other services, is a member of the Federal Economic Chamber under Austrian law. The Austrian Economic Chambers represent corporate interests, boost the economy and impart knowledge. In order to achieve this, the organisation is based around such principles as improving performance and operating fairly; thinking European; acting Internationally; self government and subsidiarity; developing the Social Partnership – actively shaping change and assuming social responsibility.The goal of the Austrian Economic Chambers is to represent the interests of every entrepreneur. To achieve this goal, the Economic Chambers support the measures towards steady, sustainable economic growth; the protection of private property, in order to guarantee entrepreneurial freedom; regulation of competition, to limit the concentration of economic power (monopolisation) and prevent abuse and many more issues.To learn more about the Austrian Economic Chambers, please visit URL: https://www.wko.at/ or contact via office@wko.at.

UNIDO and designer Giulio Vinaccia Receive Prestigious Compasso d’Oro industrial Design AwardThe receipt of Europe’s oldest and most honoured industrial design award not only confirms UNIDO’s position as an engaged actor in the field of using design as a development tool but makes it the first UN organization to receive such a prize.Seeing the extensive, yet undervalued, potential in the skills, artistry, creativity and cultural heritage of developing countries, UNIDO devised projects which c o u l d h a r n e s s r e g i o n a l s p e c i a l t i e s w h i l e simultaneously incorporating innovation and design. The Compasso d’Oro was therefore awarded on the basis of UNIDO’s inventive approach towards facilitating both economic and social development.By creating closer connections between the local markets and by partnering with industrial design experts such as Vinaccia, UNIDO conceived and implemented projects which stimulate regional growth by shifting the focus towards increasing the value of local products and resources.“For our organization, receiving a design award like the Compasso d’Oro is an extraordinary acknowledgement,” said Gerardo Patacconi, the head of UNIDO’s Agri-business Department.“It proves that design can be used as an active tool to fight poverty and generate income and resilience in countries of the Global South through new types of creative economies.”The award categories mirror the creativity of design itself. The Compasso d’Oro, founded by the Associazione per il Disegno Industriale in 1954, is awarded on the basis of an innovative approach towards the use of design, as was the case with UNIDO; product originality, such as Ferrari; or noteworthy lifetime achievements, such as James Dyson, Luciano Benetton and Ron Arad. This year, UNIDO was one of only 13 design projects chosen from over 2,000 entrants.Contact: Claire Karle - c.karle@unido.org