Ideas
We belive that only society open to new knowledge can be successful in the modern world. That is why we share the most valuable ideas and senses that were born in the Aspen community and invite everybody to develop and distribute them further.
The Aspen Institute Kyiv announces the enrollment of participants for the seminar “Media and Reality: Dimensions of Responsibility” (May 29 – June 2) 2024, in Zakarpattia. To apply, please follow the link. The OSCE projects in Ukraine support the seminar. The seminar aims to create a platform for dialogue between representatives of the media community …
When we talk about the victims of war, we can fairly state that it is 100% of the population of Ukraine, emphasized Oksana Zholnovych, Minister of Social Policy of Ukraine, during the Dialogue “Coordination: A Path to Systemic Support for the War-Affected Ukrainian Population.” Oksana Zholnovych also spoke about systematizing the processes related to providing …
As part of the Dialogue “Coordination: A Path to Systemic Support for the War-Affected Ukrainian Population,” Yaroslav Yurchyshyn, Member of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, shared his views on humanitarian support and the role of the state and civil society in the reforming process. How to avoid manipulations in the provision of humanitarian support Mr. …
Leadership matters. The Aspen Institute Kyiv continues to accept applications for the seminar “Responsible Leadership” to be held on March 16-22 in the Carpathian mountains. You can apply for participation until January 23 by following the link. A full-scale war, recession and human problems leave no time or space for deep reflection on the fundamental …
The year of collaborative work, 2 study tours, and two online workshops — between 6 and 8 December, the Aspen Institute Germany held the final stage of the program “Disinformation and the Role of Influencers in Social Media during Crises, Conflicts, and Wars.” The Aspen Institute Germany initiated the project with the support of the …
We are joining the National Reading Week campaign and publishing a selection of books from the members of the Supervisory Board of Aspen Institute Kyiv. We want these books to inspire. We want them to stimulate ideas and actions. We want them to become a valuable experience for you. The Ukrainian Book Institute organizes the …
What can keep Ukrainians united and robust? What values should society cherish? Participants of the seminar “(Re)thinking about the Social Contract for Ukraine” shared their vision of the future and possible social consensus. Representatives of different spheres of Ukrainian society emphasized the significant aspects of the social contract and the topics that should be addressed. …
The Constitution of a modern state should be perceived as a formalized social contract marked by the highest level of legitimacy. Therefore, society hopes that our Constitution, its values, and norms are binding on the state, which will not only not violate them but will also develop them. This is the opinion of Vasyl Lemak, …
“Business and Society” seminar participants shared their feedback on the experience they gained. We remind you that registration for the seminar is available here. Application deadline: October 17, 2023 The seminar focuses on the fundamental value aspects and principles of entrepreneurship, the interaction between business and government, justice, ethics, and morality, and the peculiarities of …
Eurointegration is the key to Ukraine’s development within the country and its interaction with the larger global community. Therefore, Ukrainians must understand their belonging to the European family and perceive themselves as a full-fledged part of the common European space. Olha Stefanishyna, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine, emphasized this during …