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On April 26, the USAID Cybersecurity Project, the Support for Digital Transformation Project (DTA), and the Aspen Institute Kyiv held a Dialogue “From Risks to Resilience: Rethinking the Use of Software in Ukraine.” The event aims to discuss a roadmap for transitioning from Russian-origin software to secure CRM systems and accounting software solutions in the …

Congratulations on “Business and Society” — 8 participants on completing the seminar! The dialogue involved business owners and CEOs, government representatives, and professional associations fostering business development from various cities across Ukraine. During 6 days, participants discussed the nature of entrepreneurship and governance, the boundaries of responsibility and freedom, principles of justice, contemporary challenges, social …

The Aspen Institute Kyiv aims to sustain the development of the cybersecurity field in Ukraine and engages stakeholders in exchanging ideas and experiences. On April 17, 2024, the Institute, with the expert support of Yuriy Kotliarov, Partner at Asters Law Firm, held an online meeting with representatives of the cybersecurity business sector — members of …

Business leadership is becoming increasingly relevant. Individual entrepreneurs and companies must quickly respond to changes, develop strategies, and simultaneously support and be pillars of the state. State and national entrepreneurs are interested in being aware of their business’s values, mission, and expanding horizons. On April 20, 2024, in Dnipro, the Aspen Institute Kyiv held a …

Protecting Ukrainian cyberspace is one of the most important ways to fight Russian aggression. Thus, according to the National Security Service of Ukraine, since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Russia has attempted more than 9,000 cyberattacks on various Ukrainian institutions. During the Cybersecurity Dialogue Program events in 2022-2024, participants repeatedly raised the feasibility of …

Security, education, justice, economy, and trust — on April 13, the Aspen Institute’s Kyiv Seminar, “(Re)thinking the Social Contract for Ukraine.” During the seminar, participants from various spheres — members of the Ukrainian Parliament, representatives of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, judiciary, business, education, charitable foundations, journalism, culture, military, and senior-level government officials — …

Do you know how to spot and resist disinformation? In 2023, the Aspen Institute Germany held meetings as part of the Program: “Disinformation and the Role of Social Media Influencers in Times of Crises, Conflicts, and Wars”. The Aspen Institute Kyiv nominated 7 participants who joined experts from different countries. Today, we need to pay …

This is how it progressed for the long-awaited Reunion for the participants of the AspenTeens: Fight for UA dream”. After the beginning of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, everyone was looking for new formats of work. This also refers to the teams of the Aspen Institute Kyiv and Klitschko Foundation. Thus, the usual “Horizons of …

Over the past ten years, Ukraine’s public service has experienced progressive changes, but it is hard to call it fully effective. Leaders who can implement new ideas drive positive changes and reforms. However, the turnover of highly qualified and experienced professionals in senior civil service and political positions remains high, significantly affecting institutional sustainability. For …

Several times a year, all of Aspen Institute’s partners leaders worldwide come together to discuss their work, share experiences, and discuss joint projects. On March 26-27, the International Committee held their meeting in Mexico City. Natalie Jaresko, Chairperson of the Aspen Institute Kyiv Supervisory Board, and Yuliya Tychkivska, Executive Director, represented the Aspen Institute Kyiv. …