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- Initiative “Strategic Partnership between Ukraine and the EU in the Raw Materials Sector: Analysis of Risks and Benefits”
Initiative “Strategic Partnership between Ukraine and the EU in the Raw Materials Sector: Analysis of Risks and Benefits”
The goal of the initiative “Strategic Partnership between Ukraine and the EU in the Raw Materials Sector: Analysis of Risks and Benefits” is to raise awareness about the risks and benefits of implementing the strategic partnership between Ukraine and the EU in the raw materials sector by fostering expert discussions among civil society institutions, researchers, and government representatives.
Про проєкт
On May 23, the implementation of the initiative “Strategic Partnership between Ukraine and the EU in the Raw Materials Sector: Analysis of Risks and Benefits” began within the framework of the project “Support for the Activities of the Ukrainian National Platform of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum in 2021–2023,” implemented by the Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting with financial support from the European Union.
The launch of the strategic partnership between Ukraine and the European Union (EU) in the raw materials sector is an important step toward developing a green economy, creating new business opportunities, and jobs. Ukraine has enormous potential in critical raw materials, especially in the context of decarbonization. The initiative aims to explore cooperation opportunities with the EU in this sector, considering risks related to Ukraine’s transformation into a raw material appendage to the EU economy, the need to replace Russian raw materials, reduce dependence on Chinese suppliers, and ensure a green transition.
However, there are important aspects that require attention, such as environmental threats and the quality of life of the Ukrainian population. It is also necessary to address corruption risks, which are traditionally noted in the extractive sector. Ukraine seeks to implement the International EITI standard to ensure transparency in extractive industries, but critical raw materials extraction is not yet included in this standard, although it may become a priority in connection with the energy transition.
In the context of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine and the introduction of martial law, equal and competitive access to resource extraction with compliance to environmental requirements and use of the best technologies is an integral part of the initiative. The Government of Ukraine has also approved a list of subsoil plots of strategic importance for sustainable economic development and national defense, providing for holding competitions for signing production sharing agreements. Considering the negative experience of limiting citizens’ rights under such agreements, it is important to study this topic.
Based on the results of analysis and public discussion, framework recommendations will be developed to minimize risks at all stages of decision-making in the development of critical raw material deposits in Ukraine. The recommendations will be disseminated among organizations participating in WG3 and other working groups of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum.
The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of the NGO “Nova Enerhiya” and does not in any way reflect the views of the European Union or the Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting.
Ukrainian National Platform
Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum
eap-csf.org.ua
unp.eap@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/unp.eap.csf
NGO “Nova Enerhiya”
energiya.nova@gmail.com
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