The effective development of public administration requires not only enthusiasm but also a high level of knowledge and practical skills. That is why the Kyiv School of Economics provides additional educational opportunities for the winners of the Create Ukraine program.
Last fall, as part of this initiative, ten Ukrainian professionals with international experience returned to Ukraine to join the Ministry of Economy team. They are now working on attracting investments, expanding trade with the EU, developing communication strategies, and more.
Through the program, participants receive mentorship support from government officials and educational opportunities from the Kyiv School of Economics. They take courses, engage in networking events, and participate in mentorship sessions with leading public sector experts.
Recently, Create Ukraine participants completed the Artificial Intelligence for Project Managers course. Since March, they have been enrolled in the certification program Government Relations Specialist (GR) at the Center of Excellence in Government Relations at KSE.
The lectures are delivered by top Ukrainian GR specialists, including:
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Oleksii Sobolev — First Deputy Minister of Economy
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Tetyana Berezhna — Deputy Minister of Economy
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Heorhii Tykhyi — Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
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Natalia Boiko — Adviser to the Prime Minister
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Former members of parliament, lobbyists, and political analysts
What does the program offer?
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Tools for effective engagement with Parliament and the Office of the President
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Crisis communication skills
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In-depth understanding of lobbying legislation and GR in Ukraine and globally
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Practical advocacy cases and collaboration with government institutions
The goal of the program is to prepare a new generation of public sector professionals who not only know what to do but also have the skills to implement change effectively.
Create Ukraine is co-funded by the European Union and the Government of Lithuania within the framework of the EU4Youth program, aimed at supporting young people. The project is managed by the Lithuanian organization Central Project Management Agency and implemented by the KSE Foundation at the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine.