OECD Investment Policy Reviews: Ukraine 2016
Ukraine’s post-Maidan authorities have embarked upon an ambitious reform programme to improve the country’s framework for investment and strengthen the country as an attractive investment destination. This review, which was prepared in close cooperation with the Ukrainian authorities in response to their 2011 request to adhere to the Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises (OECD Declaration), analyses the general investment framework as well as recent reform, and shows where further efforts are necessary. It assesses Ukraine’s ability to comply with the principles of openness, transparency and non-discrimination and its policy convergence with international investment standards such as the OECD Declaration. In light of the recently updated OECD Policy Framework for Investment, it also studies other areas such as investment promotion and facilitation, infrastructure development; financial sector development and responsible business conduct practices. In the scarcely two years since a new attempt at economic reforms was launched in earnest, Ukraine has made quite important progress in introducing a modern legal framework for investment. But additional efforts are required in some policy areas to reaffirm Ukraine’s attractiveness for investors.
Assessment and recommendations
Since 2014, Ukraine has deployed significant efforts to improve its investment environment. Ukraine’s post-Maidan authorities have been moving forward with a reform agenda to create a welcoming business environment. In parallel, ongoing economic and social reforms that aim to bring Ukraine closer to international standards in fields such as human rights or labour relations are important steps in shaping and strengthening the country’s policy that promote sustainable development and responsible investment.
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