1. EUROPEAN CHOICE
QUATERLY REPORT
№1 2013
EUROPE
CULTURE
BUSINESS
DEMOCRACY
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On the 23rd anniversary of Lithuanian Independence restoration EUROPEAN CHOICE an-
nounced July, 2013 to be Lithuanian month in Ukraine. This is continuous information campaign
designed to attract attention of Ukrainians to the culture and traditions of our European neighbor.
Within the framework of the program a social media campaign will be conducted, called “100 facts
about Lithuania” and aimed into dissemination of information on history, culture, cuisine and sport
of the country.
Lithuania Month in Ukraine
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In the conference took part representatives
of many Kyiv, Kharkiv, Ostroh and Lviv uni-
versities, university lecturer from Istanbul, rep-
resentatives of NGOs La Strada and European
Choice. With this event ELSAUkraine and EU-
ROPEAN CHOICE summarized annual coop-
eration within the frames of Ya Ljudyna (I am
a human) campaign.
2-3 February the Ukrainian conference
"Legislative protection of children
from sexual abuse" was held in Kyiv
University of Law.
This year will be celebrated the twentieth
anniversary of the EU citizenship founding (in-
troduced as part of the Maastricht Treaty). In
addition, in 2014 elections to the European
Parliament will be held.
"We want direct involvement of citizens in
building a stronger and more political Union,"
said Vice-President Viviane Reding, the EU's
Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship
Commissioner, commenting on the launch of
the European Year of Citizens.
In EU 2013 is the European Year of
Citizens
On the 23rd anniversary of Lithuanian Independence restoration EUROPEAN CHOICE an-
nounced July, 2013 to be Lithuanian month in Ukraine. This is continuous information campaign
designed to attract attention of Ukrainians to the culture and traditions of our European neighbor.
Within the framework of the program a social media campaign will be conducted, called “100 facts
about Lithuania” and aimed into dissemination of information on history, culture, cuisine and sport
of the country.
Lithuanian Month in Ukraine
Embassy of Germany in Kyiv: Micro-
projects in 2013
In 2013, the Embassy of Germany in Kyiv
will again be able to provide assistance to mi-
croprojects within the framework of technical
cooperation with Ukraine. The sum of grant
for one microproject should not exceed the
equivalent of 20 000 EUR. The availability of
own funding or that of the third parties is ex-
pected. In that case the Embassy of Germany
will cover the rest of the amount required.
Democratic Initiatives: 48.4% of
Ukrainians believe that Ukraine
should join the European Union with
30% against."
Ukrainian News reports, that at the same
time, 40.3% of Ukrainians are for entering the
Customs Union within the framework of the
Common Economic Space (Russia, Belarus
and Kazakhstan). These are results of the sur-
vey, conducted by the Democratic Initiatives
and the Ukrainian Center for Economic and
Political Research named after Oleksandr
Razumkov.
EUBAM publication reports on the useful news for the residents of Moldova and
Ukraine.
The European Union Border Assistance Mission to Moldova and Ukraine (EUBAM) is a Euro-
pean Union structure, created to control the traffic on borders between Moldova and Ukraine in
2005, headquartered in Odessa. All the achievements of this organization are covered in their new
booklet available online in English and Russian (PDF).

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International Photo Contest "Portrait of Europe through the eyes of Ukrainian
youth 2013"
NGO European Choice announced the start of International Photo Contest "Portrait of Europe
through the eyes of Ukrainian youth 2013" within the frames of International Youth multimedia
project Europe on wheels. The purpose of the contest is to raise awareness of Ukrainian society
about cultural, social, democratic and infrastructural achievements of European countries before
the historic summit Ukraine - Eu in November 2013 in Vilnius.
Countries covered by the contest: European countries: Austria, of Denmark, Italy, Lithuania,
Latvia, Slovakia, Hungary, Germany, France, Czech Republic, Estonia, Sweden, and Ukraine.
Ukrainian Week Against Racism offers cooperation with 30 Ukrainian Libraries
March 21st is International Day Against Racism, and 16-24 March (12-30 March in Ukraine)
2013 European Week Against Racism takes place. Within its framework European Choice intro-
duces the supportive campaign of UNITED that will include following events: press conference,
campaign in social media, round table and creative works competition among pupils and students
as well as a program of action in libraries.
30.01.2013 PinchukArtCentre started accepting applications for the third round of PinchukArt-
Centre Awardnn2013. This is a nation-wide award in contemporary art for young Ukrainian artists.
This is the first Ukrainian private award, aimed to create, support and develop new generation of
young Ukrainian artists.
PinchukArtCentre started accepting applications for PinchukArtCentre Award in
2013.

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BUSINESS
EUROPEAN CHOICE QUATERLY REPORT, №1 | 2013
The European Investment Bank (EIB) pro-
vides 41 mln. € loan to finance a comprehen-
sive program, introduced by the State
Enterprise of Air Traffic Service of Ukraine
(UkSATSE), which focuses on modernization
and updating of the aeronautical system in
Ukraine. EIB loan funds the replacement and
modernization of monitoring systems infra-
structure, air traffic management, improve
communications and navigation, construction
of airfield control towers. This program will be
implemented at various airport facilities, as
well as in remote areas throughout Ukraine.
European Investment Bank invests 41
mln. € in aeronautical system of
Ukraine
OBI-Consulting Ukraine for the second time
organizes Information Days, which will gather
representatives of Ukrainian business interested
in developing cooperation with European com-
panies.The main topics will cover: warning of
bad news in collaboration with partners within
the world, fighting corruption and fraud in busi-
ness, study of products’ real quality, prevention
of negative effects of competition. This event
will bring together leading European experts in
risk management from OBI-Consulting (Lithua-
nia).
OBI-Consulting Ukraine presents the
first Information Days "Business and
Exploration" (April 10-11)
Organization for Economic Cooperation and
Development (OECD), together with the Euro-
pean Commission, the European Training Foun-
dation and the European Bank for Reconstruction
and Development (EBRD) presented index
SMEs in member countries of the Eastern Part-
nership in 2012. The study assesses the progress
of these countries in the implementation of the
Act on small business in Europe.According to the
study, over the past four years, the contribution
of small and medium enterprises in the Ukrainian
economy has been declining. In medium-sized
enterprises employment levels declined signifi-
cantly, by about 10% annually during 2007-2010.
OECD together with the EBRD: Ukraine
lacks policy on the development of
small and medium enterprises
UAGO: The law on the establishment of the liability of legal persons for corrup-
tive offenses will be implemented soon
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), together with the European
Commission, the European Training Foundation and the European Bank for Reconstruction and
Development (EBRD) presented index SMEs in member countries of the Eastern Partnership in
2012. The study assesses the progress of these countries in the implementation of the Act on small
business in Europe.According to the study, over the past four years, the contribution of small and
medium enterprises in the Ukrainian economy has been declining. In medium-sized enterprises
employment levels declined significantly, by about 10% annually during 2007-2010.
EU and international financial institu-
tions discuss Ukraine and the program
"Eastern Partnership"
Cooperation EU with Ukraine and its gov-
ernment, improving reforms in Ukraine as well
as further cooperation in the "Eastern Partner-
ship" before the November Summit in Vilnius
were the main issues of high-level meeting be-
tween the European Union and major interna-
tional and European financial institutions in
Brussels on February 28.

5. Ukrainian Special Board on
fighting corruption and organ-
ized crime has conducted the
training "Say No to Corrup-
tion!" for pupils of Kyiv
lyceum № 100 "Podil"
Pupils asked many ques-
tions, the most popular among
them were those concerning
personal experience of Yuriy
Lavrenyuk in fighting corrup-
tion.The training consisted of
two parts: informative and
practical. During the first chil-
dren listened and asked ques-
tions, then in the second part
they verified the acquired
knowledge using different
cases offered, showing the
ability to analyze thoroughly
and make correct conclusions.
The training "Say No to
Corruption!" for pupils of
Kyiv lyceum № 100
"Podil"
European citizens’ initiative (ECI) is the instrument
for community participation in politics
A European citizens’ initiative is a new instrument of partici-
pative democracy. It is an invitation to the European Commission
to propose legislation on matters where the EU has competence
to legislate. A citizens’ initiative has to be backed by at least one
million EU citizens, coming from at least 7 out of the 27 member
states.Acitizens’initiative is possible in any field where the Com-
mission has the power to propose legislation.
Current initiative: 30 km/h (20 mph) limits are an inexpensive
and popular way to improve safety, cut pollution and encourage
smarter travel choices. They lead to improved traffic flow and
less congestion. People can move without fear.
For more than 7 days unknown are hindering the activities of
the portal VSI RIVNI (we are equals). Considering the high cost
of portal restore works, we have to announce the closure of the
portal because of technical reasons for indefinite period of time.
Portal was an important part of the project The Rights Women
and children in Ukraine - communication component. In 2012,
the portal has supported key initiatives of the project. From De-
cember 2011 to February 2013 (14 months) European Choice
served as administrator of the site. More than 140,000 people
looked through 400 000 portal pages with information about the
rights of children and women.
EUROPEAN CHOICE acknowledges technical prob-
lems with the portal VSI RIVNI (we are equals)
Joint Statement of XVI Ukraine - EU Summit
Sixteenth Ukraine - EU Summit took place in Brussels on 25.
February, 2013. Ukraine was represented by the President Viktor
Yanukovych. The European Union was represented by President
of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy and European
Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso.
Recognizing the European aspirations of Ukraine and welcom-
ing its European choice, leaders reaffirmed their cooperation on
political association and economic integration of Ukraine with
the European Union based on the shared values and their effective
promotion.
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Dnipropetrovsk and Irpin
on the Regional Program
for Corruption Fighting
With significant experience
in the development and imple-
mentation of the Regional Pro-
gramme on Corruption
Fighting, which has already
demonstrated its effectiveness
in Vinnitsa region and Kyiv,
experts addressed the Board to
Dnipropetrovsk Regional Ad-
ministration and Irpin with a
proposal to develop such a
program in the cities.

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