MINECONOMY CREATES EIP POLICY DEVELOPMENT WORKING GROUP

On May 5, 2021, the Ministry for Development of Economy and Trade has signed an order to establish an inclusive EIP Policy Development Working Group. The main objective of the Working Group is to draft legislation and amendments to the laws to create the national EIP policy. The Working Group comprises the following members: MinEconomy, MinEnvironment, MinEnergy, MinFin, MinRegion, MinEducation, StateEnergyEfficiency, EBA, Chamber of Commerce, Federation of Trade Unions, Federation of Employers, Association of Ukrainian Cities, Investment Support Office, and GEIPP Ukraine Project. The Working Group will focus on international practices of EIP policy development and implementation; analysis of IP legislation linked to environmental protection, investment attraction, industrial and regional development, and financial support; creation of the national EIP policy vision and roadmap; drafting amendments to the legislation. The first meeting of the EIP Policy Working Group is expected in May 2021.