On February 18, 2026, the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine held another discussion to present the results of research institutes aimed at recovering Ukraine’s economy, within the Scientific Platform created at the ministry.
Research results were presented by scientists of the following organizations:
- State Organization "Institute for Economics and Forecasting of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine";
- Mykhailo Ptukha Research Institute of Demography and Quality of Life of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
"The effectiveness of international assistance for the recovery of individual post-war economies: a useful historical experience for Ukraine" [in Ukrainian] - a study on this topic was presented by Maria Skrypnychenko - Doctor of Economics, Corresponding Member of the NAS of Ukraine, Head of the Department of Modeling and Forecasting of Economic Development at the Institute for Economics and Forecasting of the NAS of Ukraine.
Analysis of the experience of countries such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Vietnam, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Kuwait shows that the amount of international aid alone does not guarantee a long-term economic growth. Instead, the main success factors are the quality of public governance, transparency in the use of resources and the country's ability to combine financial support with deep structural changes.
Therefore, the highest performance was demonstrated by countries that simultaneously implemented market reforms, modernized industry, and actively integrated into global economy. Investments in human capital and infrastructure, which constitute the foundation for sustainable development, played a special role, as well as effective coordination of donor assistance, which minimizes duplication of programs and reduces risks of the misuse of funds.
The participants were very interested in the issue of undeclared work in Ukraine. Oleksandr Tsymbal, Doctor of Economics, Senior Researcher, Head of the Department of Risk Research in the Field of Population Employment at the Mykhailo Ptukha Research Institute of Demography and Quality of Life of the NAS of Ukraine, delivered a report on "Undeclared Work in Ukraine: Level of Undeclared Work and Its Impact on this Country’s Economy (Economic Losses of Central and Local Budgets). Methods of Identifying Undeclared Work and Ways to Overcome It."
The report presented estimates of the scale of shadow employment, analyzed its fiscal consequences for central and local budgets, and outlined modern tools for detecting undeclared work. The main areas of counter-measures were identified as strengthening the institutional capacity of regulatory bodies, improving interdepartmental data exchange, digitalizing monitoring procedures, and creating economic incentives for legalizing employment.
The event was attended by more than 100 experts representing research institutions, government authorities, and relevant ministries and departments, which indicates a high professional interest in shaping an effective strategy for Ukraine's economic recovery.