Centre for Economic Strategy
@cesukraine.bsky.social
Centre for Economic Strategy is a Ukrainian non-governmental research body which has been working on promoting sustainable and inclusive economic growth since 2015.
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✍️ Dear journalists, if you're covering Ukraine’s economy and need expert insight, our team is ready to provide commentary on the current economic situation and the impact of ongoing tensions with Russia.
We work across key areas including macroeconomics, business, human capital, eurointegration.
We work across key areas including macroeconomics, business, human capital, eurointegration.
Only 6% of Ukraine’s 333 strategic documents have defined state-budget funding. This gap between plans and resources slows real reforms.
Tomorrow at 16:00 — we present our new study on how Poland, the Baltics and New Zealand integrate strategic and budget planning.
ces.org.ua/en/events/33...
Tomorrow at 16:00 — we present our new study on how Poland, the Baltics and New Zealand integrate strategic and budget planning.
ces.org.ua/en/events/33...
November 25, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Only 6% of Ukraine’s 333 strategic documents have defined state-budget funding. This gap between plans and resources slows real reforms.
Tomorrow at 16:00 — we present our new study on how Poland, the Baltics and New Zealand integrate strategic and budget planning.
ces.org.ua/en/events/33...
Tomorrow at 16:00 — we present our new study on how Poland, the Baltics and New Zealand integrate strategic and budget planning.
ces.org.ua/en/events/33...
🛒 Why are groceries cheaper in Poland?
Many EU countries use reduced VAT on food (5% in Poland, 4–7% elsewhere), making basics more affordable. Ukraine applies a 20% VAT to all food, raising prices. To lower VAT like the EU, Ukraine needs clearer rules and a consistent VAT chain first.
Many EU countries use reduced VAT on food (5% in Poland, 4–7% elsewhere), making basics more affordable. Ukraine applies a 20% VAT to all food, raising prices. To lower VAT like the EU, Ukraine needs clearer rules and a consistent VAT chain first.
November 18, 2025 at 11:43 AM
🛒 Why are groceries cheaper in Poland?
Many EU countries use reduced VAT on food (5% in Poland, 4–7% elsewhere), making basics more affordable. Ukraine applies a 20% VAT to all food, raising prices. To lower VAT like the EU, Ukraine needs clearer rules and a consistent VAT chain first.
Many EU countries use reduced VAT on food (5% in Poland, 4–7% elsewhere), making basics more affordable. Ukraine applies a 20% VAT to all food, raising prices. To lower VAT like the EU, Ukraine needs clearer rules and a consistent VAT chain first.
In the new episode of the “What’s Up with the Economy?” podcast, we discuss the state of Ukraine’s energy sector ahead of winter with Oleksandr Kharchenko, Director of Energy Industry Research Center.
Topics covered 👇
ces.org.ua/en/why-russi...
Topics covered 👇
ces.org.ua/en/why-russi...
November 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
In the new episode of the “What’s Up with the Economy?” podcast, we discuss the state of Ukraine’s energy sector ahead of winter with Oleksandr Kharchenko, Director of Energy Industry Research Center.
Topics covered 👇
ces.org.ua/en/why-russi...
Topics covered 👇
ces.org.ua/en/why-russi...
🇪🇪 Why Estonia Has the Best Tax System in the OECD for the 12th Year in a Row
The Tax Foundation again ranks (taxfoundation.org/wp-content/u...) Estonia #1, ahead of Latvia and New Zealand. France (38th) and Italy (37th) are last.
The Tax Foundation again ranks (taxfoundation.org/wp-content/u...) Estonia #1, ahead of Latvia and New Zealand. France (38th) and Italy (37th) are last.
November 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
🇪🇪 Why Estonia Has the Best Tax System in the OECD for the 12th Year in a Row
The Tax Foundation again ranks (taxfoundation.org/wp-content/u...) Estonia #1, ahead of Latvia and New Zealand. France (38th) and Italy (37th) are last.
The Tax Foundation again ranks (taxfoundation.org/wp-content/u...) Estonia #1, ahead of Latvia and New Zealand. France (38th) and Italy (37th) are last.
📉 Ukraine is again importing more electricity than exporting after 4 months of the opposite trend.
In Oct, imports hit 354 GWh (vs 140 in Sept) — highest this year.
Exports fell to 90 GWh (from 634 in Sept).
Ukraine pays for imports — this isn’t aid.
🔗 ces.org.ua/tracker-economy-during-the-war
In Oct, imports hit 354 GWh (vs 140 in Sept) — highest this year.
Exports fell to 90 GWh (from 634 in Sept).
Ukraine pays for imports — this isn’t aid.
🔗 ces.org.ua/tracker-economy-during-the-war
November 5, 2025 at 3:21 PM
📉 Ukraine is again importing more electricity than exporting after 4 months of the opposite trend.
In Oct, imports hit 354 GWh (vs 140 in Sept) — highest this year.
Exports fell to 90 GWh (from 634 in Sept).
Ukraine pays for imports — this isn’t aid.
🔗 ces.org.ua/tracker-economy-during-the-war
In Oct, imports hit 354 GWh (vs 140 in Sept) — highest this year.
Exports fell to 90 GWh (from 634 in Sept).
Ukraine pays for imports — this isn’t aid.
🔗 ces.org.ua/tracker-economy-during-the-war
✍️ Dear journalists, if you're covering Ukraine’s economy and need expert insight, our team is ready to provide commentary on the current economic situation and the impact of ongoing tensions with Russia.
We work across key areas including macroeconomics, business, human capital, eurointegration.
We work across key areas including macroeconomics, business, human capital, eurointegration.
November 3, 2025 at 10:59 AM
✍️ Dear journalists, if you're covering Ukraine’s economy and need expert insight, our team is ready to provide commentary on the current economic situation and the impact of ongoing tensions with Russia.
We work across key areas including macroeconomics, business, human capital, eurointegration.
We work across key areas including macroeconomics, business, human capital, eurointegration.
✋ We are Centre for Economic Strategy (CES) — a Ukrainian non-governmental research body which has been working on promoting sustainable and inclusive economic growth since 2015.
Our team of 25 economists and policy experts brings 15–20 years of experience in macroeconomic and fiscal analysis 👇
Our team of 25 economists and policy experts brings 15–20 years of experience in macroeconomic and fiscal analysis 👇
November 3, 2025 at 10:56 AM
✋ We are Centre for Economic Strategy (CES) — a Ukrainian non-governmental research body which has been working on promoting sustainable and inclusive economic growth since 2015.
Our team of 25 economists and policy experts brings 15–20 years of experience in macroeconomic and fiscal analysis 👇
Our team of 25 economists and policy experts brings 15–20 years of experience in macroeconomic and fiscal analysis 👇