Kyiv, May 31. Capitals accumulate technological, financial and human resources faster than other towns and cities, thus laying the basis for the entire country’s economic growth. However, this concentration of resources and economic activities in the capital city decreases the country’s general competitiveness and produces negative social consequences

To have a strong tourism industry it is necessary to open tourism market by simplifying the procedures for tourists

Currently the level of economic development of Kyiv is 40-60% lower compared to Eastern European Capitals. This is the data of research, performed in terms of 2025 Kyiv Development Strategy elaboration

As of today the level of living standards in Kyiv is higher than in other cities of Ukraine, but significantly falls behind from the capitals of Eastern Europe – this is the outcome of research, performed in terms of Kyiv 2025 Development Strategy elaboration

The concession means that a private investor assumes commercial risks and investment obligations, while the city reserves the ownership rights to a strategic asset

The key principles of development of Kyiv territory include: staying within the existing city boundaries, stage-by-stage realignment of industrial zones in central and residential areas, refurbishment of the Old City, preservation and expansion of green zones and strict adherence to Kyiv Master Plan

Dnipropetrovsk. 27 April. In May 2011 Dnipropetrovsk oblast will get down to implementing the Strategy for competitiveness increase of the region’s economy. The Strategy underlying principle is the development of construction and agriculture clusters. Natalia Izosimova, Managing Director, Foundation for Effective Governance, made it known during the Strategy presentation in Dnipropetrovsk

Kyiv, April 26. The creation of a free agricultural land market will facilitate the influx of investments into one of Ukraine’s most perspective sectors: agro-industrial complex

Kyiv, April 6. The project team working on Kyiv Development Strategy 2025 defined sustainable economic development of the capital and improvement in the living conditions of its citizens as preliminary strategic goals. It was announced by Chairman of Kyiv City State Administration Oleksandr Popov at the second meeting of the Public Council that had been created to take on overall project management.

Lviv. 17 March. Foundation for Effective Governance and Monitor Group consultancy would hand over the Lviv economic development project to the local authorities and therefore cease participation in it, stated Natalia Izosimova, Managing Director, Foundation for Effective Governance