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

Ensure the establishment and/or development of innovative technology centers and sectoral clusters in regions to foster the competitiveness of exporters. Such centers and clusters shall support start-ups in R&D activities, support the creation of production clusters, develop support packages to boost innovations

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

Stimulate the use of innovations and implementation of international practices that reduce the negative impact of industrial production on the environment (including the implementation of energy-efficient and resource-sparing technologies, as well as low or no waste production processes and environmentally safe processes)

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

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

Ensure training and raising of awareness for companies and entrepreneurs concerning available services on trade and export promotion, possibilities to use e-government services and to participate in international electronic procurement

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

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

Establish and develop direct business contacts between exporters and foreign partners with the participation of business associations

Promote investments through non-banking credit institutions and develop an institutional structure for a venture fund to attract investments into innovations

Prepare a set of measures to encourage the creation of private providers of trade support services, including training and consultations involving sector and business associations. The goal of this activity is to fill in existing gaps

Establish business incubators and business accelerators aimed at promoting exporters taking into account the specifics of priority sectors

Disseminate training programs in foreign languages, as well as vocational training and education programs among exporters

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