On May 8, the UCU Business School hosted the official presentation of the OECD Economic Survey of Ukraine 2025. This analytical document provides a comprehensive assessment of Ukraine’s economy and outlines recommendations for its recovery and long-term growth. The event brought together a diverse audience — representatives of government institutions, UCU Business School alumni, and students of the Master’s program at the UCU School of Public Management.
Opening remarks were delivered by Dmytro Sherengovsky, UCU Vice-Rector for External Affairs and Civic Engagement, and Yaryna Boychuk, CEO of the UCU Business School. The discussion was moderated by Olena Trevogo, PhD in Economics, Associate Professor, and Academic Leader of the Key Executive MBA program.
The OECD’s work in Ukraine was presented by Michal Falenczyk, Head of the OECD Office in Ukraine. He emphasized that the survey offers a holistic view of Ukraine’s economic situation and lays the foundation for further dialogue on pathways to recovery and development.
Tim Bulman, Economist at the OECD Economics Department, presented the key sections of the survey. The focus was placed on three priorities for sustainable economic development in Ukraine:
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Macroeconomic stability and fiscal policy
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Strengthening the labor force for recovery
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Conditions for investment, productivity, and exports
The discussion featured insights from Andriy Moskalenko, First Deputy Mayor of Lviv; Viktoriya Voytsitska, Associate Expert at the think tank We Build Ukraine; and Yue Man Lee, Lead Economist at the World Bank. The experts commented on the main findings of the report and analyzed reform opportunities at the city, regional, and national levels.
Participants actively engaged in the Q&A session, raising questions about the report’s specific recommendations, business support, the labor market, and the return of citizens from abroad.
Key insights from the OECD Economic Survey of Ukraine to follow.
