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Oksana Kuziakiv

ABOUT Oksana Kuziakiv
Executive Director of the Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting (IER), an independent Ukrainian think tank founded in Kyiv in 1999, also leads a Center of Contemporary Society Studies at IER. Ms. Kuziakiv is an expert in public policy, NGOs, and project management. She has 20+ years of experience in public policy research and analysis and more than 10+ years of experience in project design, capacity building, and management in NGOs. Her research interests focused on early warning indicator studies, business opinions/attitudes studies, structural reform, free trade, labor markets, SMEs, and regional development. She is a professional in designing survey-based assessments of public policy. She is a member of the Board of the Ukrainian Liaison Office in Brussels.
Optimism of Ukrainian Business Amid Power Outage
Economy
Optimism of Ukrainian Business Amid Power Outage
Ukraine is experiencing an intense heat wave, with temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius. The situation is exacerbated by frequent power outages, lasting 15 to 18 hours a day, rendering air conditioners useless. These power shortages, the result of significant damage to Ukraine\'s power infrastructure caused by Russian military actions in March and April 2024, are profoundly impacting the daily lives of Ukrainians daily lives and business operations.
Navigating Challenges: Ukrainian Businesses in Times of War
Economy
Navigating Challenges: Ukrainian Businesses in Times of War
Amid full-scale Russian military aggression, Ukrainian businesses have showcased remarkable resilience, buoyed by enduring optimism even as uncertainty clouds the horizon. This sentiment emerges from the monthly surveys conducted by the Institute of Economic Research and Political Consultations (IER), providing valuable insights into the ever-changing landscape of business activity in times of war.
What Is Medium-Sized Business In Ukraine?
Economy
What Is Medium-Sized Business In Ukraine?
Medium-sized private enterprises play an important role in the economy and social development. Medium-sized enterprises operating in domestic and foreign markets are a kind of \"backbone\" of the economy. Compared to small and large enterprises, medium-sized businesses have higher viability, better access to external financing, and \"economies of scale\" benefits. 
REVIEW #19: Russian Aggression on Ukraine: Resilient Government and Adaptive Business
Review #19
REVIEW #19: Russian Aggression on Ukraine: Resilient Government and Adaptive Business
The full-scale war that Russia waged against Ukraine has drastically impacted the situation in Ukraine. Many Ukrainians were forced to flee the country and seek safer regions or countries: according to estimates, about 8 million became refugees, while around 5 million are internally displaced people
Keep Your Chin Up: Economic Trends in Ukraine from Business Point Of View
Economy
Keep Your Chin Up: Economic Trends in Ukraine from Business Point Of View
\"Keep your chin up\" is the headline of the June issue of the New Monthly Enterprise Survey, a #NRES conducted by the Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting since May 2022. From June 15 to June 30, 2023, the heads of 530 enterprises located in 21 out of 27 regions of Ukraine answered questions about the current state of affairs at enterprises and their expectations for further business development.
Ukraine: Willingness for Freedom Is More Substantial than Darkness
Economy
Ukraine: Willingness for Freedom Is More Substantial than Darkness
Millions of people and thousands of businesses in Ukraine remain without electricity every day due to damage to infrastructure damage caused by Russian shelling. For two months in a row, the Russian Federation has been launching rocket attacks on the civilian infrastructure of Ukraine every week. The target of this damage was the network of substations and transformers that provide electricity transmission from generating plants.