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

Analyze and assess capacities for stimulating and encouraging innovative companies, develop a set of measures for providing state support to companies engaged in innovation activities

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

Finalize the procedure of joining the Regional Convention on pan-Euro-Mediterranean preferential rules of origin, including: information campaign among companies concerning trade cooperation opportunities with the member states of the Convention; negotiations on amending existing preferential trade agreements with the member states of the Convention

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

Create and launch working groups in the International Trade Council at the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine

Create the official network of trade support institutions to coordinate efforts aimed at fostering international trade

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

Develop tools and services to inform companies about foreign trade opportunities and international markets, including relevant regulations, customs procedures, standards and technical regulations, specialization, export/import structure, customer needs, and distribution channels

Conduct information and educational campaign in higher education institutions aimed at raising the interest of youth to entrepreneurship and international trade, as well as developing leadership and project management skills

Build up a system of incentives for exporters to stimulate them to implement training programs for their employees (including distance learning, up-skilling, management skills, and professional development)

Assess the current level of management skills among companies of different types (especially in priority sectors) and ensure the development of relevant up-skilling programs