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🇺🇦 Investing in #Ukraine is investing in the future of Europe. This upcoming conference, a first in the Baltic region, underscores our commitment to Ukraine's future. On the 27th of May, investors, entrepreneurs, and key decision makers will gather at #Kultuurikatel to explore how the private sector can contribute to Ukraine's economic stability. With the Nordic-Baltic regions’ strong ties to Ukraine and our collective commitment to its success, the time is ripe to take the next steps forward. EU market stands to benefit significantly from the offerings of Ukraine, from a strong IT landscape to agricultural products and high-tech defence solutions to highly educated workforce. With esteemed speakers from both public and private sectors, including Kaja Kallas opening the event, the day hosted by Johannes Tralla, Kaius Niemi and Ruslan Spivak, will be anything but dull. Expect a multitude of panels, networking opportunites and conversations focusing on market entry, investment opportunities as well as how #NB8 governments can facilitate private sector engagement in rebuilding Ukraine, latter a discussion moderated by Mariin Ratnik, the Undersecretary for Economic and Development Affairs. Together with Delfi Meedia and Miltton, we invite you to contribute in Ukraine's journey toward stability and prosperity. Secure your tickets online now. 👉 https://shorturl.at/XcHDB

Russia implementing 62 investment projects in Kyrgyzstan — Russian Deputy PM The republic’s membership in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is also of great importance, Alexey Overchuk noted BISHKEK, September 12/ Russian companies are currently involved in implementation of 62 investment projects on Kyrgyz territory, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said at the sixth Kyrgyz-Russian economic forum. "Such meetings as this forum are very relevant, demonstrating how close Kyrgyzstan and Russia are. This is a unique platform, a living instrument for strengthening the ties between the two countries. Russia is an important trade partner and one of the largest investors in the Kyrgyz Republic. At the moment, 62 investment projects are being implemented in Kyrgyzstan with Russia’s participation," Overchuk was quoted as saying by the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund (RKDF), which organized the business forum. The republic’s membership in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is also of great importance, he noted, adding that during the years of the country's membership in the Union its GDP grew three-fold, tax payments increased, while the investment climate improved. #business #finance #financialservices

💡Mark your calendars for June 6 and 7, so as not to miss the I Investment Forum - a unique event to discuss promising investment opportunities and address legal challenges in areas that are important for the further sustainable development of Ukraine. Olga Fedosova, Partner at White & Case LLP (Paris, France), will moderate the first session of the Forum, during which we will discuss the investment climate in Ukraine together with top speakers. 🪙"Ukraine’s investment appeal in the long-term perspective is undeniable. However, significant private sector investments, both foreign and domestic, remain difficult due to prolonged war, high energy prices, complicated logistics and labour shortage and costs. Public sector investments on the contrary remain very active albeit cannot fill in the investment gap on their own. In 2024 investments will be a crucial driver of Ukraine’s economic recovery and a joint effort of various stakeholders is needed to create an investment momentum for Ukraine", emphasizes Olga. ➡️For more information on the Forum program and to purchase tickets, please visit the UBA website: https://bit.ly/3THAjXf

🧠 The task of Ukraine and its partners abroad is the equitable management of the inevitable social & political challenges posed by the country’s economic transformation, writes GMF's Bruce Stokes. His new report proposes a smart specialization strategy. https://bit.ly/3U9Bhu7

Russia, Belarus to prepare first joint socio-economic forecast — minister "We are also working on the project of the pattern of economic cooperation in the Union State," he said MOSCOW, November 1/ Russia and Belarus are working on preparing the first joint project of the socio-economic development forecast, Russia’s Economic Development Minister Maksim Reshetnikov said following a joint meeting of the Russian Economic Development Ministry and the Belarusian Economy Ministry. "We are also working on the project of the pattern of economic cooperation in the Union State. This is one of the reasons why the preparation of the first joint forecast of socio-economic development is so important. This is an important step for accurately assessing economic risks together and responding to them in time," he said. #business #finance #financialservices

I am proud that our latest book “Crisis Era European Integration: Economic, Political and Social Lessons from Croatia” has been published by #Routledge. At the co-editor of the book, together with my colleague from IRMO, Hrvoje Butkovic, I express my sincere gratitude to all fellow colleagues who authored individual chapters, as well as our reviewers and support team from Routledge. The book marks the tenth anniversary of Croatia’s membership of the European Union, representing a fitting opportunity to explore the economic, political and social dimensions of this tremendous transformation. It examines how Croatia has changed over the last ten years and looks at the driving forces as well as the obstacles on its post-accession path of Europeanisation. The book argues that the Croatian case has special importance given that the last decade of European integration has arguably been the most challenging one yet. It started with the Eurozone-wide sovereign debt crisis and ended with the economic hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s aggression on Ukraine. The book provides answers to the question of how successful Croatian policymakers were in dealing with the crises-related challenges and other needed adaptations. It explores how EU membership has affected the design and implementation of selected national public policies, the functioning of governing institutions and patterns of cooperation between main social actors. Expert contributors analyse the impact of the EU membership in two principal areas: political and economic, with individual chapters addressing relevant topics such as #publicadministration, #ruleoflaw, #foreignrelations, #competitiveness, #labourmarket, #publicfinance and others. More information about the book is available here: https://lnkd.in/dprx7yRs

🗣️ Miltton is partnering with the Baltic Nordic Investment Conference for Ukraine's Future on May 27th in Tallinn. 🛠️ The #conference aims to unite experts, insights, and strategies to aid Ukraine's #reconstruction efforts. It will bring together esteemed government officials, business leaders, and industry experts from #Ukraine, the Baltics, and the Nordics to identify critical investment opportunities and foster collaboration. The opening address is by Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas. 🔍 If you are interested in participating in or attending the conference, please DM Miltton Ukraine for more details. #investmentopportunities #investing #rebuilding

📢💠 Dear Partners and Friends, I am pleased to inform you that thanks to the support of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Federal Republic of Germany a new project "KAZAKHSTAN • Invest Now" has been launched by Bogdan Belimenko. The publication edited by Bogdan Belimenko is aimed at a wide audience of business enthusiasts, especially German and European companies interested in investment and cooperation opportunities in Kazakhstan. It is published in cooperation with our partners such as AHK Zentralasien / GFCC Central Asia and Ost-Ausschuss der Deutschen Wirtschaft and will provide up-to-date information about Kazakhstan's investment climate on a monthly basis. This journal will be a valuable source of information for interested companies, investors and decision-makers who would like to learn more about Kazakhstan's economic potential and the prospects for cooperation. The publication offers a variety of topics related to economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and Germany. These include: ⚡✈ Investment opportunities in Kazakhstan, especially in the context of energy, transport and logistics. 🇰🇿🇩🇪 Economic relations between Germany and Kazakhstan as well as the role of Kazakhstan as a growth location. ♻🔋 Reports on bilateral projects such as cooperation in waste management and the promotion of the "green economy". 🌍🤝 Insights into key economic forums and summits attended by leading political and economic actors.

Record deals define Ninth Eastern Economic Forum The Ninth Eastern Economic Forum (EEF), which is taking place in Russia’s Far Eastern city of Vladivostok on September 3-6, has once again broken records. According to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Trutnev, this year, 258 agreements worth 5.4 trillion rubles ($60 bln) were signed at the event, a 40% increase from last year. Guests from 75 countries, including 16 unfriendly ones, visited the forum, Izvestia notes. Ivan Abramov, first deputy chairman of the Russian Federation Council (upper house of parliament) Committee on Economic Policy, highlighted the forum’s great importance for Russian regions. "As always, the forum aroused great interest among both members of the domestic business community and foreign participants coming to Vladivostok," the lawmaker told the newspaper. "The Far East is currently a hub of global development. The young Asian ‘dragons’ are building a new global economy, so the future belongs to Southeast Asia, namely the Asia Pacific region and the Global South," said Rostislav Goldshtein, governor of Jewish Autonomous Region in Russia’s Far East. "A lot of small businesses took part in the forum, where several sessions were dedicated to the sector’s development, including one dedicated to cooperation with China. All in all, many important issues were considered," Alexander Kalinin, president of the Opora Rossii platform, noted. The EEF is a key event not only for Russia’s Far East but also for the entire country. For this reason, President Vladimir Putin always makes sure to participate in the event, Viktor Lukin, director general of the Stroisintez group of companies, pointed out. Key projects and initiatives are aimed at boosting partnerships within BRICS and the Eurasian Economic Community, and strengthening the Eurasian model of cooperation amid polarized international relations, the expert explained. With the US continuing to pile on sanctions, international investment was a major focus at the forum. #business #finance #financialservices

🇺🇦🤝🇪🇺 Ukraine and the European Commission Discuss Progress in the Second Phase of the Ukraine Investment Framework (UIF) Representatives from the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and the European Commission delegation have reviewed the progress of the second phase of the Ukraine Investment Framework (UIF). Launched in October, this phase focuses on public and private sector projects, as well as private capital investments. It is expected to attract up to €40 billion into Ukraine's economy. "We are approaching the end of the first round of project proposals from international financial institutions, covering critical sectors like energy, transport, and housing reconstruction. In early November, we will review all submitted proposals with the European Commission to select the most impactful projects with significant socio-economic benefits,"🗣️ said Oleksii Sobolev, First Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine. The selection process will continue over the next 12 months, with the first stage of evaluations concluding by October 2024. Projects will focus on addressing key areas like supporting SMEs, veterans, and vulnerable populations, with an emphasis on regions impacted by the war.