Smart Specialization: how to launch a competitive economy in Ukrainian regions on the path to the EU

Press center UCMC announce

Speakers: ⦁ Andrii TELIUPA, Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine, Head of the Coordination Center for the Implementation of Smart Specialization
⦁ Grygorii MOZOLEVYCH, Director-General, Directorate of Science and Innovation, Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
⦁ Manuel Palazuelos MARTÍNEZ, Team Leader, Smart Specialisation and innovation ecosystems in the EU Enlargement and Neighbourhood Region (online)
⦁ Janis AIZSALNIEKS, Team Leader for Socio-Economic Policy Team, Ukraine Service, DG ENEST (online)
⦁ Frederik SØNDERGAARD, Policy Officer, DG Research and Innovation (online)
⦁ Nadija AFANASIEVA, Deputy Head of the Coordination Center for the Implementation of Smart Specialization, Ukrainian Institute for International Politics
⦁ Rostyslav TOMENCHUK, Senior Expert, Ukrainian Institute for International Politics

Venue: Press center of Ukraine Crisis Media Center

On April 2 we will hold a discussion on the state of Smart Specialization development in Ukraine.

Smart Specialization is an EU-developed approach that helps regions identify economic sectors with innovation potential and build mutually beneficial partnerships for their development, strengthening their overall competitiveness.

What will be discussed?

  • Ukraine’s progress in implementing Smart Specialization: the latest European Commission report (Chapter 25) – achievements and remaining challenges
  • Practical application of the Smart Specialization methodology: how it can help Ukrainian regions develop their economies
  • Formation of a National Team: its tasks and functions
  • Next steps for the regions, including:
  • Identifying priority sectors for development
  • Developing regional Smart Specialization strategies
  • Aligning priorities with European standards
  • Recommendations from DG JRC experts

Broadcasting

Attention! In case of an air alert, visitors of the event can use the shelter located in the basement of the Ukrainian House ( Ukraine Crisis Media Center Ukrainian House, 1st floor. 2 Khreshchatyk street, Kyiv 01001 )

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