Committee on Ukraine’s Economic Development and Investment
The Committee on Ukraine’s Economic Development and Investment (EPIC) provides opportunities for Ukrainians in the diaspora — as entrepreneurs, investors, and partners — to build connections and contribute to Ukraine’s economic growth and development. The Committee strengthens the role of Ukrainians in the diaspora as strategic agents of transformation and change for the benefit of Ukraine.
Zenon Potoczny, Canada
Chair
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CPromote the growth of Ukrainian exports worldwide by advancing Ukrainian goods and services in the countries where the Ukrainian diaspora resides.
Assist Ukraine in attracting foreign direct investment by supporting the efforts of the Government of Ukraine to reform the country and create a favorable business environment. Particular attention should be paid to the continued fight against corruption, as it remains a significant obstacle to investment.
Support the expansion of trade opportunities for Ukrainian companies around the world.
Cooperate with the Government of Ukraine on the appointment of members of the diaspora as Honorary Consuls of Ukraine who would focus on trade and economic matters in their countries of residence.
Promote the creation of and cooperation with Ukraine-focused business associations and chambers of commerce, following the successful models of the Canada-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce and the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine.
Identify technical assistance and export financing for Ukraine from countries where UWC members operate, and work to make this financing available to Ukrainian projects, businesses, and non-governmental organizations.
Share experience and expertise to support the transformation of Ukrainian state-owned enterprises by submitting candidates for competitive selection processes for the positions of their Chief Executive Officers.
Ukraine House, World Economic Forum (Davos, Switzerland)
Ukraine Reform Conference, Toronto, Canada
“RE: think. Invest in Ukraine” (Mariupol, Ukraine)
Europe-Ukraine Forum, Rzeszow, Poland
Krynica Economic Forum (Krynica, Poland)