B2G Platform
AmCham Ukraine brings together industries’ leaders to learn about the latest developments and opportunities on the ground and to further improve the investment environment in Ukraine together with responsible stakeholders. To push pro-growth agenda forward, the Chamber created a strong Policy platform that covers key spheres of the economy. The Chamber B2G activities revolve around the work of 20 sector-specific Policy Committees, 12 Working Groups, 4 Clubs and Hubs. The Policy platform fosters the dialogue between the Chamber member companies and state authorities as well as stakeholders in politics, business and civil society.
Committees
Agriculture
The committee’s mission is to support and promote development of a market-based Agricultural sector as the core for the overall development of Ukraine’s economy
Banking & Financial Services
The main purpose of the committee is to actively participate in the Ukrainian banking system development and promotion of high-quality banking standards and values as well as support and development of initiatives of the Ukrainian government and local banking association towards establishment of local banking environment harmonized with the best international banking practices
Competition
Committee’s activities are devoted to the improvement of antimonopoly regulation in Ukraine in accordance with international standards in order to promote economic competition and facilitate doing business
Consumer Goods (Personal & Household Care)
The committee’s mission is to provide necessary support and expertise to the current players of FMCG market as well as bring new investors through contribution to establishment of favorable regulatory environment for consumer products businesses
Customs
The committee has been established to contribute to development of the customs legislation that would be simple, modern and adaptable
Energy
The main purpose of the committee is to promote the further development and modernization of Ukraine’s energy sector by attracting investment, in support of the vision of a more energy self-reliant Ukraine
Working Groups
Clubs & Hubs
Compliance Club
Compliance Club members discuss challenges and opportunities for the introduction of effective compliance system, in particular establishment of a compliance system in Ukraine considering the positive experience of foreign countries
Corporate Social Responsibility Hub
The platform for building B2B relationships and expanding the network of like-minded CSR professionals for future cooperation and best practices sharing
Diplomatic Insiders Club
The platform aimed at providing diplomatic community with insights and updates on the latest economic trends, legislative and regulatory initiatives, impacting the international business community operating in Ukraine
Healthcare Marketing HUB
Healthcare Marketing HUB is launched to share the innovative ideas, developments of the healthcare sphere’s vectors and tracking new market trends among industry professionals from leading companies
Success Stories
Policy Progress: The Parliament Took the First Step to Facilitate Conduction of Environment Impact Assessment during the Quarantine Restrictions
Policy Win: The President of Ukraine Signed the Law Strengthening the Protection of Telecommunications Networks
Policy Progress: Ministry of Economy Published Draft Amendments for Simplifying Phytosanitary Procedures for Barley Exports
Policy Progress: The Parliament Voted for Further Improvement of Draft Law #2207-1 on Waste Management
Policy Progress: The Government Postponed Medical Examinations for High-Risk Workers during Quarantine
Policy Progress: The Parliament Adopted Draft Law #2654 on Strengthening the Protection of Telecommunications Networks
Ministry of Health Approved Temporary Recommendations on Anti-Epidemic Measures for Retail as well as Cafes & Restaurants
Policy Progress: Ministry for Development of Economy, Trade and Agriculture Published Draft Amendments to the Rules of SI Units Application
Policy Progress: The Profile Parliamentary Committee Approved Draft Law #2654 for the Second Reading
Policy Progress: The Parliament Passed Draft Law #2654 on Strengthening the Protection of Telecommunications Networks in the First Reading
Policy Progress: European Commission Proposed to Recognize the Seed Certification System Equivalence between Ukraine & EU
Policy Progress: Annex to the Memorandum of Understanding Signed Approving the Maximum Export Volumes of Wheat for 2019/2020 MY
Policy Progress: Ukrzaliznytsia Postponed the New Agreement for the Provision of Services on Organizing Freight Transportation by Railway Transport until June 1, 2020
Policy Progress: The Antimonopoly Committee Recommended Ukrzaliznytsia to Refine Agreement on Freight Transportation by Railway Transport
Policy Win: Operator of Ukraine’s Gas Transmission System Introduced New Transit Service “Short-Haul”
Policy Progress: Ministry of Health Published Amendments to the Procedure of Disinfectants Registration
Policy Win: Kyiv State City Council Approved Draft Decision Allowing the Development of 4G in Kyiv Subway
Policy Progress: The Commission of the Kyiv City Council on Transport, Communication & Advertising Approved Draft Decision Allowing the Development of 4G in Kyiv Subway
Policy Win: The Government Simplified Procedure for Obtaining Permits for the Movement of Agricultural Machinery
Policy Progress: The Antimonopoly Committee Obliged the Ministry of Infrastructure to Develop and Approve the Methodology of Calculating Port Dues within 4 Months
Policy Progress: Ministry of Health Published the Draft Order to Facilitate Unlocking Registration of Disinfectants
Policy Progress: Government Supported Implementation of Pilot Projects on Admission of Private Traction
Policy Progress: VRU Healthcare Committee Returned Draft Law #2089 Amending Certain Legislation on Patent Law Reform for Improvement
Policy Progress: Ministry for Development of Economy, Trade & Agriculture Continues Negotiations on Discriminative Eco-Tax Rate with the Republic of Moldova
Policy Progress: Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Approved and Submitted to Parliament the Draft Law "On Customs Tariff of Ukraine"
Policy Win: The Government Adopted Its Resolution on Access of Private Phytosanitary Laboratories to the Ukrainian Market
Policy Progress: The Profile VRU Committee Supported Draft Law #2235 on Strengthening Liability for Intentional Damage, Destruction, Theft of Telecom Network
Policy Progress: Draft Law on Import of Innovative Crop Protection Products for State Testing Was Recommended for the First Reading
Policy Progress: Chamber Proposals on Amendments to Code of Criminal Procedure Were Taken Into Account
Policy Progress: The Chamber Signed the Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine
Policy Win: The Parliament Voted for Extension of Procurement of Medicinal Products via International Organizations for Two Years
Policy Progress: The Parliament Passed Draft Law #1048 on Authorized Economic Operators Concept in the First Reading
Policy Win: The National Bank of Ukraine Cancelled the Limit on Repatriation of Proceeds from Selling Securities & Equity Rights by Foreign Investors
Policy Win: The Antimonopoly Committee Obliged the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority to Eliminate Unequal Conditions while Concluding Agreements on the Agency of Ships
Policy Win: The Government Approved the Procedure for Inspection, Sampling, and Analysis of Water in Ports
Policy Progress: The State Regulatory Service Did Not Support the Automatic Indexation of Tariffs for Freight Transportation
Policy Win: The Government Approved Action Plan of the Customs Service Reform with the Chamber Proposals on Customs Procedures Improvement
Policy Progress: Chamber Proposals to the Draft Technical Regulation on Cosmetics Were Taken into Account by the Ministry of Health
Policy Win: The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade Adopted the Procedure for Determining the Procurement Subject for Medical Devices
Policy Win: The Government Approved the Procedure for Interaction between the Seaport Authority and State Ecological Inspection
Policy Win: The National Bank of Ukraine Canceled the Limit for Funding Representative Offices of Ukrainian Companies Abroad
Policy Win: Simplified Procedure of Employment and Obtaining Long-Term Visa for Foreign Citizens Entered into Force
Policy Progress: The Profile VRU Committee Supported Draft Law #8544 on Strengthening the Responsibility for Damaging the Telecommunications Infrastructure
Policy Progress: The Parliament Adopted Draft Law Implementing European Standards in Technical Regulation
Policy Progress: Antimonopoly Committee Accepted Certain Chamber Proposals to the Draft Rules for Approval of Professional Ethics Codes in Competition
Policy Win: The National Bank of Ukraine Increased the Limit of Repatriation of Dividends to 12 mln EUR per Month
Policy Progress: The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food Approved New Import Requirements for Food of Animal Origin
Policy Progress: Profile Parliamentary Committee Supported Draft Law on Basic Principles of State Agricultural Policy
Policy Progress: The Ministry of Finance Supported Chamber’s Proposals on Customs Procedures Improvement
Policy Progress: The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade Initiated Amendments to the Procedure for Determining the Procurement Subject for Medical Devices
Policy Win: State Service for Food Safety & Consumer Protection Clarified the English Title for Written Notices to Phytosanitary Certificates
Policy Progress: The Government Amended CMU Resolutions on Simplification of Accreditation Procedure and Licensing Conditions for the Healthcare Facilities
Policy Win:The Government Adopted Amendments to CMU Resolution #955 regarding Elimination of Marginal Mark-Up for Medical Devices
Policy Progress: Draft Law #10122 on Peculiarities of Taxation in Tourism Sector Was Registered in Parliament
Policy Progress: The Parliament Passed Draft Law #7473 on Authorized Economic Operators Concept in the First Reading
Policy Progress: Draft Law #10093 Amending Taxation Rules of International Roaming Services Was Registered in the Parliament
Policy Win: The Government Unblocked the Mechanism for Transboundary Movement of Obsolete Crop Protection Products
Policy Win: The National Bank of Ukraine Settled Important Issues Related to Cash Transactions in the National Currency
Policy Win: Kyiv City Council Approved Amendments to Its Decision on Taxation in Hospitality Sector in Kyiv
Policy Win: The Parliament Adopted Draft Law on Procedural Aspects of Investigations by the Antimonopoly Committee
Policy Progress: Chamber Efforts Resulted in Amending Certain Local Fees in Hospitality Sector in Kyiv
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