Ukraine Recovery Conference 2024 - Side Event

About the conference

The 2024 Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) in Berlin provides an opportunity to re-set the global policy framework around a concrete plan of action that links Ukraine’s immediate economic needs in the war effort with its long-term re-development goals.  

There is a need for high quality policy analysis and research from a range of perspectives to feed into the discussions of the URC’s key themes, i.e. engaging private capital with focus on concrete projects and initiatives; the European aspects of Ukraine’s recovery; regions and cities; and human capital –  including the vital role of social protections.  

Our side conference on the 10 June 2024, Resilience, Reconstruction, Prosperity: Perspectives for Ukraine’s Economy, will be the culmination of a process that feeds research and policy briefs from civil society and the academic community directly into the Berlin Ukraine Recovery Conference.  

Please note that the sessions during the day are invitation-only for in-person participation, however, it will be possible to follow the main sessions via zoom. A detailed programme can be found here.  

The conference will conclude with a public panel discussion on 10 June at 7 pm on Ukraine’s Recovery in the European Context with Svenja Schulze, German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development and Yulia Svyrydenko, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of Ukraine, moderated by Sonja Zekri, Süddeutsche Zeitung. 

Contact

Charlotte Dietrich
+49 30 26935-7743
Charlotte.Dietrich(at)fes.de

Veronika Haluch
+49 30 269 35-7710
Veronika.Haluch(at)fes.de

Press Contact

Johannes Damian
+49 30 26935-7038
Presse(at)fes.de

Livestream (EN)

Livestream (UKR)

Publications

Policy Brief: „Insourcing” the recovery
Policy Brief: „Insourcing” the recovery
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Policy Brief: Insourcing the war economy
Policy Brief: Insourcing the war economy
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Policy Brief: National Security Exemption and Procurement Law
Policy Brief: National Security Exemption and Procurement Law
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(Re)Building the Future: Harnessing Youth Potential for the Post-War Recovery and Transformation of Ukraine
(Re)Building the Future: Harnessing Youth Potential for the Post-War Recovery and Transformation of Ukraine
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Ukraine is quietly abandoning neoliberalism
Ukraine is quietly abandoning neoliberalism
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Build Back Better for Everyone: A Feminist Perspective on Reconstruction and Recovery of Ukraine
Build Back Better for Everyone: A Feminist Perspective on Reconstruction and Recovery of Ukraine
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The Resilience and Integrity of the Financial System in Ukraine
The Resilience and Integrity of the Financial System in Ukraine
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Evidence Hub

The organizers of the Side Event “Resilience, Reconstruction, Prosperity: Perspectives for Ukraine’s Economy” aim to gather research, policy briefs and data to feed into the Ukraine Recovery Conference process on this page. We invite all individuals and organizations working in this direction to submit their contributions. For additional submissions,  please write to veronika.haluch(at)fes.de.

click here for our evidence hub

Berlin Economics

Pavel Bilek et al. (2024): The Green Reconstruction of the Residential Sector of Bucha (jointly with Ecoaction and IC Ukraine). Read here

Clingendael Institute

Julia Soldatiuk-Westerveld (2024): Resilience Amidst War: Ukraine’s Road Ahead. Read here

Ecoaction

Ecoaction (2024): The Recovery of Ukraine Energy Sector: A Call for Support and Collaboration with Municipalities. Read here

Ecoclub Rivne

Vadym Lytvyn et al. (2024): Financing Renewable Energy Projects in Ukrainian Municipalities. Read here

Foundation for European Progressive Studies

Yulia Yurchenko (2024): Progressive Pathways for a Resilient (Re)construction of Ukraine: towards a New Social Contract. Read here

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung

Brian Milakovsky, Volodymyr Vlasiuk (2024): Industrial Policy for Ukraine’s Survival: Reversing 30 Years of Deindustrialization. Read here

Nataliia Lomonosova, Anna Provan (2024): Build Back Better for Everyone: A Feminist Perspective on Reconstruction and Recovery of Ukraine (jointly with The Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy). Read here

Alonso Escamilla (2023): (Re)Building the Future: Harnessing Youth Potential for the Post-War Recovery and Transformation of Ukraine (jointly with FEPS). Read here

O. Gladunov / N. Bohdanets (2023): The State of Public Opinion in the De-Occupied Territory of Ukraine. Read here

Institute for State Effectiveness

Institute for State Effectiveness (2024): Rebuilding Ukraine’s Human Capital: Lessons from Global Recovery Contexts. Read here

Journal “International Politics and Society”

Svenja Schulze (2024): Das Lego-Prinzip. Read here

Luke Cooper (2024): Ukraine is quietly abandoning neoliberalism. Read here

Kyiv School of Economics 

Economic Policy Advisory Council (2024): Stimulating Growth in Ukraine and Policies for Migrants’ Return. Read here

Oleksandra Keudel, Roger Myerson (2024): Supporting Ukraine’s Democracy Bottom-Up: Proposed Mechanism for a Decentered but Coordinated Donor Assistance to Ukraine’s Recovery. Read here

Igor Piddubnyi, Dmytro Goriunov (2024): Assessment of Damages and Losses to Ukraine’s Energy Sector due to Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion. Read here

Anna Vlasyuk (2024): U.S. Plans to Confiscate Russian Assets: Will the EU Follow? Read here

Benjamin Hilgenstock et al. (2024): KSE Institute Russia Chartbook.Read here

Borys Dodonov et al. (2024): Russian Oil Tracker. Read here

Kyiv School of Economics (2024): Policy Brief for the European Commission: Recommendations for Enhancing Financing Mechanisms for Ukraine’s Recovery. Read here

London School of Economics and Political Science

Oleksandra Moskalenko (2024): Inequality and Human Capital in Ukraine during the War: Is it a Matter of Concern for Immediate Economic Policy Responses? Read here

Volodymyr Vlasiuk et al. (2024): A State-Led War Economy in an Open Market. Investigating state-market relations in Ukraine 2021-2023. Read here

Conflict and Civicness Research Group (2023): Insourcing the war-economy: building a resilient Ukraine means maximising its domestic output. Read here

Conflict and Civiness Research Group (2023): Is the “Buy Ukrainian” policy legal? Read here

Volodymyr Vlasiuk & Brian Milakovsky (2023): “Insourcing” the recovery: maximizing engagement of Ukrainian manufacturers in reconstruction efforts. Read here 

Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)

Oksana Ihnatenko and Arzu Abbasova (2024): The Resilience and Integrity of the Financial System in Ukraine. Read here


Programme - Monday, June 10 2024 - click here for the conference programme

Programme - Monday, June 10 2024 - click here for the conference programme

In-person attendance of the following sessions are by personal invitation only. You can follow all main sessions (excluding break-out sessions) via ZOOM (in English).

Welcome Coffee and Registration

Opening of the Conference: Envisioning Ukraine’s Recovery and Resilience from London to Berlin

This opening session will introduce the themes and questions for the day and offer an initial assessment of Ukraine’s progress and challenges in the face of the Russian invasion.

  • Reiner Hoffmann, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES)
  • Tymofiy Mylovanov, President, Kyiv School of Economics (KSE)
  • Luke Cooper, London School of Economics (LSE)
  • Louise van Schaik, Clingendael Institute

Panel I: Public Investment, Industrial Policy and the Private Sector: Connecting the War-Time and Post-War Economy 

Ukraine’s industrial sector and SMEs are going through an acute process of war-induced change, ‘militarisation’ and a restructuring of relations with the state. How can the state proactively support business and SMEs? How can a wartime ‘industrial strategy’ support future recovery and reconstruction? What role should localisation/insourcing play? And how can donors calibrate their support to the needs of Ukraine’s economy in the course of the war?

  • Volodymyr Kuzyo, Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine
  • Gabriel Blanc, Ukraine Service, European Commission
  • Volodymyr Vlasiuk, Ukraine Industry Expertise
  • Vladyslav Rashkovan, Alternative Executive Director, International Monetary Fund

Moderator: Natalia Shapoval, KSE

Lunch

Panel II: Financing War and Recovery: Debt Sustainability and Macroeconomic policy

Ensuring macroeconomic stability and sustainable financing remains critical to maintaining Ukraine’s economic and military resilience. How do we assess the debt challenge facing Ukraine? What factors will influence its long-term debt sustainability? What domestic and international mechanisms for sustainable financing should be utilised? And what trade offs does Ukraine need to face?

  • Olga Zykova, Deputy Minister of Finance of Ukraine
  • Taras Fedirko, Glasgow University
  • Yuliya Yurchenko, University of Greenwich
  • Elina Ribakova, Kyiv School of Economics (KSE)

Moderator: Luke Cooper (LSE)

Break-Out Session A: The Role of Local Government in Ukraine’s Recovery

Reconstruction efforts in Ukraine will likely occur within the framework of a civil-military administration, potentially presenting specific challenges, particularly at the local level. What role will local governments play in increasing the resilience of the Ukrainian post-war governance structure or economy? What strategies can the state employ to stimulate local revenue generation and local ownership through its institutions, with the objective of swiftly restoring self-sufficiency to local governments? In what ways can local governments attract FDI to contribute to the economic recovery of Ukraine on a local level? What policies or incentives can be put in place to encourage job creation and sustainable economic growth at the local level in Ukraine?

Please note: The Break-Out Sessions take place in House 2, Hiroshimastrasse 28, Room 1.02 (First Floor)

  • Roger Myerson, David L. Pearson Distinguished Service Professor Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago
  • Inna Semenenko, Prof. of Economics and Entrepreneurship at Volodymyr Dahl East Ukrainian National University, Local Government Project VNG International
  • Bohdan Ferens, Founder of the SD Platform of Ukraine
  • Nataliya Nazarenko, International Cooperation Manager Association of Ukrainian Cities

Moderator: Julia Soldatiuk-Westerveld, Clingendael Institute

Coffee Break

Panel III: Priority Sectors of the Ukrainian Economy: Combining Economic Resilience with Ecological Sustainability

As part of its preparation for the EU Ukraine Facility, the Ukrainian Government has identified five priority sectors for 2024 - 2027: construction, metallurgy, agriculture, energy and transportation. This session will review some of the immediate tasks facing reconstruction in these priority areas and how they should be calibrated overtime to support sustainable and green transition.

  • Oleksiy Sobolev, Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine (tbc)
  • Anna Ackermann, Policy analyst, International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), Board member, Centre for Environmental Initiatives “Ecoaction"
  • Olga Slyvynska, Kyiv School of Economics
  • Brian Milakovsky, Associate Researcher, PeaceRep Ukraine

Moderator: Chris Alden, Director LSE IDEAS

Break-Out Session B: Social Cohesion at the Centre: Feminist Perspectives on Recovery

A recovery agenda focussed on liberalisation and privatisation risks neglecting the interests of vulnerable groups in the Ukrainian society and threatens social cohesion. What recovery strategies should be given a priority from a feminist perspective? How can recovery lead to social sustainability and increase cohesion?

Please note: The Break-Out Sessions take place in House 2, Hiroshimastrasse 28, Room 1.02 (First Floor)

  • Natalia Lomonosova, CEDOS
  • Maryna Shevtsova, KU Leuven
  • Claire Duncanson, University of Edinburgh

Moderator: Charlotte Dietrich, FES

Coffee Break

Panel IV: The Role of Human Capital and Social Partnership in War and Recovery

Damage and needs assessments often understate human capital losses which are likely to be very significant in Ukraine. Many firms already face shortages of skilled workers and balancing military and civilian needs is extremely challenging. How can social dialogue policies support the protection of Ukraine’s human capital? What social policies can protect societal wellbeing? How do business, trade unions and civil society assess current economic challenges?

  • Tetyana Berezhna, Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine
  • Domenico Campogrande, Director General, European Construction Industry Federation FIEC
  • Oleksandr Shubin, Vice-President of the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine
  • Barbara Rambousek, Director Gender & Economic Inclusion, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Moderator: Felix Hett, FES

Break-Out Session C: Holding Russia Accountable: Seizure of Russian Sovereign Assets 

In light of the shifting political landscape and uncertain future funding for Ukraine, coalition countries consider to advance “Plan B” – confiscation of Russian assets. What are the primary challenges for policymakers – legal, economic, and other? Could a doctrine of countermeasures offer a viable solution? How has the recently adopted REPO Act changed the trajectory of such efforts? What are alternative strategies: using proceeds, issuing bonds on behalf of Ukraine, and other “exotic” measures?

Please note: The Break-Out Sessions take place in House 2, Hiroshimastrasse 28, Room 1.02 (First Floor)

  • Anna Vlasyuk, Legal research fellow, KSE Institute
  • Dr. Thomas Grant, Fellow, Lauterpacht Centre for International Law, Cambridge University
  • Yuliya Ziskina, Senior Legal Fellow, Razom for Ukraine
  • Nigel Gould-Davies, Senior Fellow for Russia and Eurasia, IISS
  • Zakhar Tropin, Director of the International Cooperation and Representation Department, Ministry of Justice

Moderator: Benjamin Hilgenstock, KSE

Networking Dinner

Public Event: Ukraine’s Recovery in the European Context


This public event is open for in-person participation. If you want to attend this event, please register here.

This public discussion will bring together representatives of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Government of Ukraine to discuss Ukraine’s European future. What are the biggest challenges for Ukraine’s Recovery in the short and in the long term? Does the opportunity of EU Integration help Ukraine’s Recovery, and if yes, in what ways? Is there a risk that the many tasks of fighting the war, readying the country for EU membership and rebuilding from ruins might overburden state and society? How can the opposition to EU membership of Ukraine inside the EU best be overcome? How can Germany constructively contribute to this process?

Welcoming Remarks

  • Martin Schulz, President of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung

Discussion on Ukraine’s Recovery in the European Context

  • Yulia Svyrydenko, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of Ukraine
  • Svenja Schulze, Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development

Moderator: Sonja Zekri, Journalist, Süddeutsche Zeitung

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