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

Strengthen the existing innovation support system by involving public bodies, business representatives and research institutions, ensuring state support and creating conditions for investments in innovations through the preparation and implementation of the Innovation Development Strategy in the Real Economy Sector for the period until 2025 and the High-Tech Industries Development Strategy for the period until 2025

Determine incentives and support mechanisms to attract investments for innovations: analysis of the key obstacles affecting activities and protection of investors; identification of possible remedies and incentives; introduction of regulatory acts and promotion of their implementation

Promote the adjustment of national standards to EU norms/standards as well as to the international standards ISO 14000, ISO 19000; stimulate investments

Implement and ensure proper operation of the electronic information exchange system regarding “one-stop-shop” customs clearance

Develop mechanisms to improve the effectiveness and transparency of procedures related to the use of trade protection tools by Ukraine; ensure the participation of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade in trade protection investigations against Ukrainian goods on the foreign markets

Ensure the publication of trade information according to the Trade Facilitation Agreement

Improve the effectiveness and operation of joint intergovernmental bodies (commissions, working groups, sub-committees) with the participation of Ukraine and its partner countries aiming at protecting national interests, business interests, and markets in focus:

- ensure access to the information on their activities through: mutual exchange of information among joint intergovernmental bodies (between Ukraine and its partner countries) in respect of amendments to the legislation in part of procedural and other import requirements aiming at publishing this information;

- preparation of countries’ overviews including problems that Ukrainian companies are facing on their markets and integration of this information into the information and analytical decision-making support system based on IT technologies for international trade

Develop e-commerce infrastructure to facilitate export of retail goods through Internet by harmonizing Ukrainian e-commerce regulations with EU regulations, including the adjustment of standards for electronic identification and trust services to EU standards; create conditions for the development of a system for the online settlement of trade disputes and procedures for the online identification of reliable retail web platforms

Implement the electronic "one-stop-shop" procedures for all customs clearance formalities

Analyze the economic data of countries whose markets have a higher potential

Implement the project for the “one-stop-shop” set up dedicated to issues of customs clearance

Create the institution to support and promote exports upon approval by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine

Create a First Stop Export Web Portal for the information support of Ukrainian exporters (including representatives of priority sectors)

Development of a system for the financial support of exports (in particular, Export Credit Agency)

Prepare and implement a database on external experts and entities that can consult and inform companies on selected sectors of the economy and international markets

Prepare and implement a set of measures to promote the export brand of Ukraine in international markets (including though the cultural diplomacy)

Summarize and disseminate information about international markets, conditions, and procedures for goods, works, and services to access them

Ensure the participation of Ukrainian companies in international exhibitions and trade shows

Ensure advisory and information support to relevant state bodies in terms of negotiating and signing of agreements on the mutual acknowledgment of conformity assessment results in line with the obligations of Ukraine under the WTO TBT/SPS agreements

Organize national and regional information and educational campaigns to demonstrate successful business projects, to exchange business experience and to contribute to business development

Improve the competencies of small and medium-sized companies led by women and youth

Develop and implement a set of measures aimed at improving management skills to manage business processes, including business activities and financial management, operational management, quality management, information systems, international marketing, as well as export strategies

Stimulate labor mobility and improve the national database on Ukraine’s employment opportunities