The publication is issued within the grant for organizational development supported by the Open Society Initiative for Europe (OSIFE), as well as within the Think Tank Development Initiative for Ukraine, implemented by the International Renaissance Foundation in partnership with the Open Society Initiative for Europe (OSIFE) with financial support from the Embassy of Sweden to Ukraine. The opinions and content of this publication are the sole responsibility of NGO “DIXI GROUP” and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Embassy of Sweden to Ukraine, the International Renaissance Foundation and the Open Society Initiative for Europe (OSIFE).
The document summarizes two cases of information sharing and awareness generation by governments. The first case describes Norway launching an electronic public records database (OEP) that allows all citizens to access civil service documents. The second case discusses Queensland, Australia framing its 2020 vision called Toward Q2 around five ambitions and using social media platform MyQ2 to engage citizens and gather input on government policies and processes.
Ukraine on the Verge of Energy Poverty: How to protect socially vulnerable gr...ICPS
This document summarizes a policy brief analyzing energy policy in Ukraine and how to protect socially vulnerable groups. It outlines problems with Ukraine's current social benefits system not adequately protecting households from rising energy costs due to market reforms. Recommendations are made to identify vulnerable groups, draft a social action plan in line with EU guidelines, and consult with stakeholders to develop approaches to mitigate negative impacts while continuing to reform Ukraine's energy market.
Lessons from renewable energy laws - how do countries legislate to support re...Leonardo ENERGY
With the increasing globalisation of the market for renewable energy technologies, it might be expected that this would also lead to national renewable energy laws becoming more similar. Yet, outside of the European Union this has not happened. Drawing from her study of every country in the world’s renewable energy laws, Associate Professor Crossley will explore how countries compete to attract investment via their legislation to support renewables to meet the needs of their domestic consumers and indigenous renewable energy sources. From the support of peat in Sweden, to local content clauses in China, and the impact of the bushfires in Australia, this webinar will examine the competing market drivers impacting the energy transition around the world.
Abidjan | Mar 17 | National Experiences in the ECOWAS regionSmart Villages
This document outlines the agenda for a two-day workshop on policy and regulatory frameworks for clean energy mini-grids in West Africa. The workshop will cover national experiences in the ECOWAS region. Session 1 will discuss energy and electricity policies for clean energy mini-grids, using examples from Liberia, Ivory Coast, Cape Verde, and Sierra Leone. Session 2 will focus on economic, customer, and environmental policies and regulations for mini-grids with examples from Ghana, Senegal, and a quality assurance framework. Session 3 will examine licenses, contracts, regulation of financial support schemes for mini-grids with cases from Mali, Nigeria, The Gambia, and Niger.
Il World Energy Inside è una pubblicazione mensile del World Energy Council (WEC) contenente interviste a rappresentanti del WEC e dei Comitati Nazionali, overview e aggiornamenti sulle attività recenti e future del WEC in tutto il mondo e, approfondimenti sulle ultime news in ambito energetico.
The document discusses promoting energy transparency in Ukraine through an Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) advocacy campaign. It outlines international transparency standards, explains the benefits of energy transparency, and describes the campaign's main approaches of enhancing media effectiveness, working with government authorities, developing social networks, and using an Energy Sector Transparency Index. The campaign raised awareness, suggested the EITI mechanism, worked with stakeholders, involved media, tested different tools, and established an evaluation system to increase transparency in Ukraine's energy sector.
EURELECTRIC is the European electricity industry trade association. In 2016, EURELECTRIC advocated for policy positions and provided recommendations on key energy issues including the electricity market design, renewable energy targets, energy efficiency, and decarbonization. EURELECTRIC organized numerous events, published several reports and papers, and engaged with stakeholders on these important energy topics to help achieve Europe's climate and energy goals in a cost-effective way. EURELECTRIC also increased its communications efforts, expanding its social media presence and issuing more press releases to disseminate its views to wider audiences.
Il World Energy Inside è una pubblicazione mensile del World Energy Council (WEC) contenente interviste a rappresentanti del WEC e dei Comitati Nazionali, overview e aggiornamenti sulle attività recenti e future del WEC in tutto il mondo e, approfondimenti sulle ultime news in ambito energetico.
The document summarizes two cases of information sharing and awareness generation by governments. The first case describes Norway launching an electronic public records database (OEP) that allows all citizens to access civil service documents. The second case discusses Queensland, Australia framing its 2020 vision called Toward Q2 around five ambitions and using social media platform MyQ2 to engage citizens and gather input on government policies and processes.
Ukraine on the Verge of Energy Poverty: How to protect socially vulnerable gr...ICPS
This document summarizes a policy brief analyzing energy policy in Ukraine and how to protect socially vulnerable groups. It outlines problems with Ukraine's current social benefits system not adequately protecting households from rising energy costs due to market reforms. Recommendations are made to identify vulnerable groups, draft a social action plan in line with EU guidelines, and consult with stakeholders to develop approaches to mitigate negative impacts while continuing to reform Ukraine's energy market.
Lessons from renewable energy laws - how do countries legislate to support re...Leonardo ENERGY
With the increasing globalisation of the market for renewable energy technologies, it might be expected that this would also lead to national renewable energy laws becoming more similar. Yet, outside of the European Union this has not happened. Drawing from her study of every country in the world’s renewable energy laws, Associate Professor Crossley will explore how countries compete to attract investment via their legislation to support renewables to meet the needs of their domestic consumers and indigenous renewable energy sources. From the support of peat in Sweden, to local content clauses in China, and the impact of the bushfires in Australia, this webinar will examine the competing market drivers impacting the energy transition around the world.
Abidjan | Mar 17 | National Experiences in the ECOWAS regionSmart Villages
This document outlines the agenda for a two-day workshop on policy and regulatory frameworks for clean energy mini-grids in West Africa. The workshop will cover national experiences in the ECOWAS region. Session 1 will discuss energy and electricity policies for clean energy mini-grids, using examples from Liberia, Ivory Coast, Cape Verde, and Sierra Leone. Session 2 will focus on economic, customer, and environmental policies and regulations for mini-grids with examples from Ghana, Senegal, and a quality assurance framework. Session 3 will examine licenses, contracts, regulation of financial support schemes for mini-grids with cases from Mali, Nigeria, The Gambia, and Niger.
Il World Energy Inside è una pubblicazione mensile del World Energy Council (WEC) contenente interviste a rappresentanti del WEC e dei Comitati Nazionali, overview e aggiornamenti sulle attività recenti e future del WEC in tutto il mondo e, approfondimenti sulle ultime news in ambito energetico.
The document discusses promoting energy transparency in Ukraine through an Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) advocacy campaign. It outlines international transparency standards, explains the benefits of energy transparency, and describes the campaign's main approaches of enhancing media effectiveness, working with government authorities, developing social networks, and using an Energy Sector Transparency Index. The campaign raised awareness, suggested the EITI mechanism, worked with stakeholders, involved media, tested different tools, and established an evaluation system to increase transparency in Ukraine's energy sector.
EURELECTRIC is the European electricity industry trade association. In 2016, EURELECTRIC advocated for policy positions and provided recommendations on key energy issues including the electricity market design, renewable energy targets, energy efficiency, and decarbonization. EURELECTRIC organized numerous events, published several reports and papers, and engaged with stakeholders on these important energy topics to help achieve Europe's climate and energy goals in a cost-effective way. EURELECTRIC also increased its communications efforts, expanding its social media presence and issuing more press releases to disseminate its views to wider audiences.
Il World Energy Inside è una pubblicazione mensile del World Energy Council (WEC) contenente interviste a rappresentanti del WEC e dei Comitati Nazionali, overview e aggiornamenti sulle attività recenti e future del WEC in tutto il mondo e, approfondimenti sulle ultime news in ambito energetico.
The document discusses three initiatives to scale up clean energy through community energy projects, smarter energy policy, and building climate action capacity in China. It describes how SCENE, a social enterprise focused on community energy, was supported with advice, office space, and funding. It also discusses a report produced in collaboration with ClimateXChange on social factors influencing community energy project success to inform energy policy. Finally, it outlines a two-week low carbon learning program in China that brought together experts to strengthen UK-China relations and foster ongoing low carbon dialogue.
Three students from the University of Edinburgh started SCENE, a social enterprise focused on community energy. The organization provided SCENE with advice, office space, and funding to help them get started. SCENE now produces reports on community energy and has created a comprehensive database of community renewable energy projects.
The document summarizes the results of the WinWind project. The project received funding from the European Union to develop a methodology to increase social acceptance for wind energy in regions with low wind energy capacity. It involved stakeholders from Germany, Italy, Latvia, Norway, Poland and Spain. Key results included identifying barriers and solutions to wind energy development, characterizing 40 best practices, and selecting 10 case studies. One best practice highlighted was the repowering of wind farms in Abruzzo, Italy, which reduced visual impacts through community engagement in the planning process.
The document summarizes the opening speech given at the First Implementing Agreement Day in Belgium. The speech discusses (1) the IEA's Implementing Agreements that enable countries and organizations to collaborate on energy technology research, (2) Belgium's participation in Implementing Agreements and opportunities for improvement, and (3) upcoming Belgian government initiatives focusing on energy policy, electricity and gas laws, generation capacity planning, renewable energy targets, and electric vehicles.
Il World Energy Inside è una pubblicazione mensile del World Energy Council (WEC) contenente interviste a rappresentanti del WEC e dei Comitati Nazionali, overview e aggiornamenti sulle attività recenti e future del WEC in tutto il mondo e, approfondimenti sulle ultime news in ambito energetico.
The document summarizes the second issue of the newsletter for the LiCEA project. It discusses the progress made on developing the LiCEA guidance and tool for performing simplified energy audits and LCAs for SMEs. It highlights the second project meeting held in Sárvár, Hungary where partners shared experiences and presented on national energy efficiency laws. It also introduces the National Energy Conservation Agency from Poland, a key partner in developing the LiCEA tool.
Il World Energy Inside è una pubblicazione mensile del World Energy Council (WEC) contenente interviste a rappresentanti del WEC e dei Comitati Nazionali, overview e aggiornamenti sulle attività recenti e future del WEC in tutto il mondo e, approfondimenti sulle ultime news in ambito energetico.
The results of the global Energy Architecture Performance Index (EAPI) 2017 highlight key trends in the energy transition moving towards more sustainable, affordable and secure energy systems around the world, as well as the challenges countries continue to face, individually and as cohorts. Looking back at five years of data from the EAPI, this report also distils insights from countries that have shown significant improvements in performance or remained consistently high performers
REN21’s Renewables Global Status Report (GSR) provides a comprehensive and timely overview of renewable energy market, industry, investment and policy developments worldwide. It enables policymakers, industry, investors and civil society to make informed decisions. The Renewables Global Status Report relies on up-to-date renewable energy data, provided by an international network of more than 500 contributors, researchers, and authors.
Il World Energy Inside è una pubblicazione mensile del World Energy Council (WEC) contenente interviste a rappresentanti del WEC e dei Comitati Nazionali, overview e aggiornamenti sulle attività recenti e future del WEC in tutto il mondo e, approfondimenti sulle ultime news in ambito energetico.
A piebalgs creating an energy revolution across the developing worldDr Lendy Spires
The document is a speech by Andris Piebalgs, the European Commissioner for Development, about creating an "energy revolution" across the developing world.
Piebalgs discusses the EU's approach to ending energy poverty, which stresses the need for sector reforms, private sector promotion, and ensuring necessary support for reforms. He highlights the EU's goal of helping developing countries provide sustainable energy access to 500 million people by 2030. The EU has allocated over 3 billion euros to support sustainable energy activities.
Piebalgs then outlines the EU's focus on three key framework conditions to enable investment: strong political ownership, sufficient implementation capacity, and delivering financing and rapid results. He introduces a new EU initiative called ElectriFI that
Il WEC Inside è una pubblicazione bimestrale del World Energy Council (WEC) contenente interviste a rappresentanti del WEC e dei Comitati Nazionali, overview e aggiornamenti sulle attività recenti e future del WEC in tutto il mondo e, approfondimenti sulle ultime news in ambito energetico. La versione integrale del WEC Inside è disponibile nell'area Servizi Informativi, riservata ai soli Associati, sul sito del WEC Italia.
This document provides an annual report for the European Petrochemical Association (EPCA) for 2012. It summarizes EPCA's activities for the year, including expanding educational partnerships to promote chemistry education, running supply chain working groups, and hosting a successful annual meeting in Budapest on the theme of talent and technology driving innovation. Financially, EPCA had a positive year with increased membership income and annual meeting attendance bringing net assets to over €5.5 million. The report also provides updates on EPCA's governance structures, membership strategy, and accounts.
Il World Energy Inside è una pubblicazione mensile del World Energy Council (WEC) contenente interviste a rappresentanti del WEC e dei Comitati Nazionali, overview e aggiornamenti sulle attività recenti e future del WEC in tutto il mondo e, approfondimenti sulle ultime news in ambito energetico.
The document provides an agenda for a Water Integrity Workshop hosted by the OECD. The workshop aims to discuss challenges and best practices for promoting integrity in water services and resource management across countries. Key objectives include sharing experiences on recent developments in water integrity, showcasing the private sector's contributions, discussing indicators to track progress on integrity, and identifying policy messages on integrity to be included in forthcoming OECD Principles on Water Governance. A variety of stakeholders from government, civil society, business and international organizations will discuss these topics over the course of the day-long workshop.
1. The role of grids in Europe is important for developing renewable energy sources because building an integrated European grid capable of distributing both large-scale and distributed renewable generation is necessary to achieve full decarbonization of the European power sector and meet energy security targets, according to studies.
2. Environmental regulations and timely grid expansion can be reconciled by following principles set out in the European Grid Declaration signed by environmental organizations and grid operators, which provides guidance for building necessary grid infrastructure while fully respecting environmental rules.
3. Public acceptance of new grid infrastructure is difficult to achieve but critical for the energy transformation; getting stakeholders involved in decision making and exchanging best practices, as RGI does, can help build understanding and
1. The role of grids in Europe is important for developing renewable energy sources because building an integrated European grid capable of distributing both large-scale and distributed renewable generation is necessary to achieve full decarbonization of the European power sector and meet energy security targets, according to studies.
2. Environmental regulations and timely grid expansion can be reconciled by following principles set out in the European Grid Declaration signed by environmental organizations and grid operators to build new infrastructure with full respect for the environment.
3. Public acceptance of new grid infrastructure is difficult to achieve but critical for the energy transformation; getting stakeholders involved in decision making and learning from past experiences on public engagement can help, according to RGI.
This document summarizes the objectives and activities of the REPUTE project, which promotes innovation and efficient energy use in public transport through information sharing, encouraging private sector engagement, influencing behavior change, and policy recommendations. The project brings together partners from seven regions to apply renewable energy technologies to public transportation. Activities include publishing guides on renewable technologies, holding workshops, and piloting renewable energy projects in public transport.
Mr Andrii Frolov (State Agency for Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving of Ukraine): Green bonds for financing energy efficiency and renewable energy in Ukraine
CIRCE is a research center founded in 1993 to drive improvements in energy efficiency and renewable energy. It has over 200 employees working across many sectors including wind, solar, biomass, smart grids, and energy efficiency. CIRCE conducts over 1500 R&D projects each year with over 600 scientific publications and trains over 1850 students from 47 countries through its masters programs and specialized courses. It has numerous laboratories and quality certifications and works with over 100 national and international clients and collaborators.
This document summarizes updates from various regions in Ukraine that are being attacked by Russian forces. It reports civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure from shelling and missile strikes across Donetsk, Luhansk, Kharkiv, Odesa, Mykolaiv, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions. It also provides information on the status and operations of Ukraine's nuclear power plants, electricity sector, and calls for increased international pressure on Russia through sanctions and designating their actions as nuclear terrorism.
The document discusses three initiatives to scale up clean energy through community energy projects, smarter energy policy, and building climate action capacity in China. It describes how SCENE, a social enterprise focused on community energy, was supported with advice, office space, and funding. It also discusses a report produced in collaboration with ClimateXChange on social factors influencing community energy project success to inform energy policy. Finally, it outlines a two-week low carbon learning program in China that brought together experts to strengthen UK-China relations and foster ongoing low carbon dialogue.
Three students from the University of Edinburgh started SCENE, a social enterprise focused on community energy. The organization provided SCENE with advice, office space, and funding to help them get started. SCENE now produces reports on community energy and has created a comprehensive database of community renewable energy projects.
The document summarizes the results of the WinWind project. The project received funding from the European Union to develop a methodology to increase social acceptance for wind energy in regions with low wind energy capacity. It involved stakeholders from Germany, Italy, Latvia, Norway, Poland and Spain. Key results included identifying barriers and solutions to wind energy development, characterizing 40 best practices, and selecting 10 case studies. One best practice highlighted was the repowering of wind farms in Abruzzo, Italy, which reduced visual impacts through community engagement in the planning process.
The document summarizes the opening speech given at the First Implementing Agreement Day in Belgium. The speech discusses (1) the IEA's Implementing Agreements that enable countries and organizations to collaborate on energy technology research, (2) Belgium's participation in Implementing Agreements and opportunities for improvement, and (3) upcoming Belgian government initiatives focusing on energy policy, electricity and gas laws, generation capacity planning, renewable energy targets, and electric vehicles.
Il World Energy Inside è una pubblicazione mensile del World Energy Council (WEC) contenente interviste a rappresentanti del WEC e dei Comitati Nazionali, overview e aggiornamenti sulle attività recenti e future del WEC in tutto il mondo e, approfondimenti sulle ultime news in ambito energetico.
The document summarizes the second issue of the newsletter for the LiCEA project. It discusses the progress made on developing the LiCEA guidance and tool for performing simplified energy audits and LCAs for SMEs. It highlights the second project meeting held in Sárvár, Hungary where partners shared experiences and presented on national energy efficiency laws. It also introduces the National Energy Conservation Agency from Poland, a key partner in developing the LiCEA tool.
Il World Energy Inside è una pubblicazione mensile del World Energy Council (WEC) contenente interviste a rappresentanti del WEC e dei Comitati Nazionali, overview e aggiornamenti sulle attività recenti e future del WEC in tutto il mondo e, approfondimenti sulle ultime news in ambito energetico.
The results of the global Energy Architecture Performance Index (EAPI) 2017 highlight key trends in the energy transition moving towards more sustainable, affordable and secure energy systems around the world, as well as the challenges countries continue to face, individually and as cohorts. Looking back at five years of data from the EAPI, this report also distils insights from countries that have shown significant improvements in performance or remained consistently high performers
REN21’s Renewables Global Status Report (GSR) provides a comprehensive and timely overview of renewable energy market, industry, investment and policy developments worldwide. It enables policymakers, industry, investors and civil society to make informed decisions. The Renewables Global Status Report relies on up-to-date renewable energy data, provided by an international network of more than 500 contributors, researchers, and authors.
Il World Energy Inside è una pubblicazione mensile del World Energy Council (WEC) contenente interviste a rappresentanti del WEC e dei Comitati Nazionali, overview e aggiornamenti sulle attività recenti e future del WEC in tutto il mondo e, approfondimenti sulle ultime news in ambito energetico.
A piebalgs creating an energy revolution across the developing worldDr Lendy Spires
The document is a speech by Andris Piebalgs, the European Commissioner for Development, about creating an "energy revolution" across the developing world.
Piebalgs discusses the EU's approach to ending energy poverty, which stresses the need for sector reforms, private sector promotion, and ensuring necessary support for reforms. He highlights the EU's goal of helping developing countries provide sustainable energy access to 500 million people by 2030. The EU has allocated over 3 billion euros to support sustainable energy activities.
Piebalgs then outlines the EU's focus on three key framework conditions to enable investment: strong political ownership, sufficient implementation capacity, and delivering financing and rapid results. He introduces a new EU initiative called ElectriFI that
Il WEC Inside è una pubblicazione bimestrale del World Energy Council (WEC) contenente interviste a rappresentanti del WEC e dei Comitati Nazionali, overview e aggiornamenti sulle attività recenti e future del WEC in tutto il mondo e, approfondimenti sulle ultime news in ambito energetico. La versione integrale del WEC Inside è disponibile nell'area Servizi Informativi, riservata ai soli Associati, sul sito del WEC Italia.
This document provides an annual report for the European Petrochemical Association (EPCA) for 2012. It summarizes EPCA's activities for the year, including expanding educational partnerships to promote chemistry education, running supply chain working groups, and hosting a successful annual meeting in Budapest on the theme of talent and technology driving innovation. Financially, EPCA had a positive year with increased membership income and annual meeting attendance bringing net assets to over €5.5 million. The report also provides updates on EPCA's governance structures, membership strategy, and accounts.
Il World Energy Inside è una pubblicazione mensile del World Energy Council (WEC) contenente interviste a rappresentanti del WEC e dei Comitati Nazionali, overview e aggiornamenti sulle attività recenti e future del WEC in tutto il mondo e, approfondimenti sulle ultime news in ambito energetico.
The document provides an agenda for a Water Integrity Workshop hosted by the OECD. The workshop aims to discuss challenges and best practices for promoting integrity in water services and resource management across countries. Key objectives include sharing experiences on recent developments in water integrity, showcasing the private sector's contributions, discussing indicators to track progress on integrity, and identifying policy messages on integrity to be included in forthcoming OECD Principles on Water Governance. A variety of stakeholders from government, civil society, business and international organizations will discuss these topics over the course of the day-long workshop.
1. The role of grids in Europe is important for developing renewable energy sources because building an integrated European grid capable of distributing both large-scale and distributed renewable generation is necessary to achieve full decarbonization of the European power sector and meet energy security targets, according to studies.
2. Environmental regulations and timely grid expansion can be reconciled by following principles set out in the European Grid Declaration signed by environmental organizations and grid operators, which provides guidance for building necessary grid infrastructure while fully respecting environmental rules.
3. Public acceptance of new grid infrastructure is difficult to achieve but critical for the energy transformation; getting stakeholders involved in decision making and exchanging best practices, as RGI does, can help build understanding and
1. The role of grids in Europe is important for developing renewable energy sources because building an integrated European grid capable of distributing both large-scale and distributed renewable generation is necessary to achieve full decarbonization of the European power sector and meet energy security targets, according to studies.
2. Environmental regulations and timely grid expansion can be reconciled by following principles set out in the European Grid Declaration signed by environmental organizations and grid operators to build new infrastructure with full respect for the environment.
3. Public acceptance of new grid infrastructure is difficult to achieve but critical for the energy transformation; getting stakeholders involved in decision making and learning from past experiences on public engagement can help, according to RGI.
This document summarizes the objectives and activities of the REPUTE project, which promotes innovation and efficient energy use in public transport through information sharing, encouraging private sector engagement, influencing behavior change, and policy recommendations. The project brings together partners from seven regions to apply renewable energy technologies to public transportation. Activities include publishing guides on renewable technologies, holding workshops, and piloting renewable energy projects in public transport.
Mr Andrii Frolov (State Agency for Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving of Ukraine): Green bonds for financing energy efficiency and renewable energy in Ukraine
CIRCE is a research center founded in 1993 to drive improvements in energy efficiency and renewable energy. It has over 200 employees working across many sectors including wind, solar, biomass, smart grids, and energy efficiency. CIRCE conducts over 1500 R&D projects each year with over 600 scientific publications and trains over 1850 students from 47 countries through its masters programs and specialized courses. It has numerous laboratories and quality certifications and works with over 100 national and international clients and collaborators.
This document summarizes updates from various regions in Ukraine that are being attacked by Russian forces. It reports civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure from shelling and missile strikes across Donetsk, Luhansk, Kharkiv, Odesa, Mykolaiv, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions. It also provides information on the status and operations of Ukraine's nuclear power plants, electricity sector, and calls for increased international pressure on Russia through sanctions and designating their actions as nuclear terrorism.
This document provides an introduction and methodology for the Energy Transparency Index 2018 report. The index assesses the level of transparency in Ukraine's energy sector across 8 categories and 287 indicators, with scores ranging from 0-100. Ukraine scored 43 overall, indicating insufficient transparency. Key findings include gaps in information on gas and electricity markets, as well as corporate reporting and public authorities. The index is intended to promote higher transparency and provide recommendations to improve information disclosure.
The strategic plan outlines DiXi Group's goals and priorities for 2018-2021. The key goals are to: 1) continue successfully implementing existing projects in priority areas such as energy sector reforms and anti-corruption efforts; 2) launch an Energy Reforms School to disseminate knowledge; and 3) improve open data practices in Ukraine's energy sector. The plan details steps to achieve each goal over the next few years, including procuring new funding, evaluating projects, and developing new initiatives like an IT system for processing regulatory data. The overarching aim is for DiXi Group to become financially self-sufficient through ongoing work and new consulting projects abroad.
Публікація видана в межах гранту на організаційний розвиток за підтримки Ініціативи відкритого суспільства для Європи (OSIFE), а також в рамках Ініціативи з розвитку аналітичних центрів в Україні, яку виконує Міжнародний фонд «Відродження» у партнерстві з Ініціативою відкритого суспільства для Європи (OSIFE) за фінансової підтримки Посольства Швеції в Україні. Думки та позиції, викладені у цій публікації, є позицією ГО «ДІКСІ ГРУП» та не обов’язково відображають позицію Посольства Швеції в Україні, Міжнародного фонду «Відродження» та Ініціативи відкритого суспільства для Європи (OSIFE).
The Energy Transparency Index (ETI) is developed to assess the actual status of information availability in the sector and to diagnose gaps. The main “beneficiaries” of transparency in the energy sector are the final consumers, as their awareness directly affects the ability to protect their rights. A strong interest exists among businesses, including investors who seek better conditions for working in a competitive environment. The Index will be interesting to public officials whose goal is improving regulations in terms of information disclosure, and foreign partners who will obtain understanding of energy policy in Ukraine.
Madhya Pradesh, the "Heart of India," boasts a rich tapestry of culture and heritage, from ancient dynasties to modern developments. Explore its land records, historical landmarks, and vibrant traditions. From agricultural expanses to urban growth, Madhya Pradesh offers a unique blend of the ancient and modern.
The Rise and Fall of Ponzi Schemes in America.pptxDiana Rose
Ponzi schemes, a notorious form of financial fraud, have plagued America’s investment landscape for decades. Named after Charles Ponzi, who orchestrated one of the most infamous schemes in the early 20th century, these fraudulent operations promise high returns with little or no risk, only to collapse and leave investors with significant losses. This article explores the nature of Ponzi schemes, notable cases in American history, their impact on victims, and measures to prevent falling prey to such scams.
Understanding Ponzi Schemes
A Ponzi scheme is an investment scam where returns are paid to earlier investors using the capital from newer investors, rather than from legitimate profit earned. The scheme relies on a constant influx of new investments to continue paying the promised returns. Eventually, when the flow of new money slows down or stops, the scheme collapses, leaving the majority of investors with substantial financial losses.
Historical Context: Charles Ponzi and His Legacy
Charles Ponzi is the namesake of this deceptive practice. In the 1920s, Ponzi promised investors in Boston a 50% return within 45 days or 100% return in 90 days through arbitrage of international reply coupons. Initially, he paid returns as promised, not from profits, but from the investments of new participants. When his scheme unraveled, it resulted in losses exceeding $20 million (equivalent to about $270 million today).
Notable American Ponzi Schemes
1. Bernie Madoff: Perhaps the most notorious Ponzi scheme in recent history, Bernie Madoff’s fraud involved $65 billion. Madoff, a well-respected figure in the financial industry, promised steady, high returns through a secretive investment strategy. His scheme lasted for decades before collapsing in 2008, devastating thousands of investors, including individuals, charities, and institutional clients.
2. Allen Stanford: Through his company, Stanford Financial Group, Allen Stanford orchestrated a $7 billion Ponzi scheme, luring investors with fraudulent certificates of deposit issued by his offshore bank. Stanford promised high returns and lavish lifestyle benefits to his investors, which ultimately led to a 110-year prison sentence for the financier in 2012.
3. Tom Petters: In a scheme that lasted more than a decade, Tom Petters ran a $3.65 billion Ponzi scheme, using his company, Petters Group Worldwide. He claimed to buy and sell consumer electronics, but in reality, he used new investments to pay off old debts and fund his extravagant lifestyle. Petters was convicted in 2009 and sentenced to 50 years in prison.
4. Eric Dalius and Saivian: Eric Dalius, a prominent figure behind Saivian, a cashback program promising high returns, is under scrutiny for allegedly orchestrating a Ponzi scheme. Saivian enticed investors with promises of up to 20% cash back on everyday purchases. However, investigations suggest that the returns were paid using new investments rather than legitimate profits. The collapse of Saivian l
Falcon stands out as a top-tier P2P Invoice Discounting platform in India, bridging esteemed blue-chip companies and eager investors. Our goal is to transform the investment landscape in India by establishing a comprehensive destination for borrowers and investors with diverse profiles and needs, all while minimizing risk. What sets Falcon apart is the elimination of intermediaries such as commercial banks and depository institutions, allowing investors to enjoy higher yields.
"Does Foreign Direct Investment Negatively Affect Preservation of Culture in the Global South? Case Studies in Thailand and Cambodia."
Do elements of globalization, such as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), negatively affect the ability of countries in the Global South to preserve their culture? This research aims to answer this question by employing a cross-sectional comparative case study analysis utilizing methods of difference. Thailand and Cambodia are compared as they are in the same region and have a similar culture. The metric of difference between Thailand and Cambodia is their ability to preserve their culture. This ability is operationalized by their respective attitudes towards FDI; Thailand imposes stringent regulations and limitations on FDI while Cambodia does not hesitate to accept most FDI and imposes fewer limitations. The evidence from this study suggests that FDI from globally influential countries with high gross domestic products (GDPs) (e.g. China, U.S.) challenges the ability of countries with lower GDPs (e.g. Cambodia) to protect their culture. Furthermore, the ability, or lack thereof, of the receiving countries to protect their culture is amplified by the existence and implementation of restrictive FDI policies imposed by their governments.
My study abroad in Bali, Indonesia, inspired this research topic as I noticed how globalization is changing the culture of its people. I learned their language and way of life which helped me understand the beauty and importance of cultural preservation. I believe we could all benefit from learning new perspectives as they could help us ideate solutions to contemporary issues and empathize with others.
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2. The publication is issued within the grant for organizational development supported by the Open Society
Initiative for Europe (OSIFE), as well as within the Think Tank Development Initiative for Ukraine, implemented
by the International Renaissance Foundation in partnership with the Open Society Initiative for Europe (OSIFE)
with financial support from the Embassy of Sweden to Ukraine.
The opinions and content of this publication are the sole responsibility of NGO “DIXI GROUP” and do
not necessarily reflect the position of the Embassy of Sweden to Ukraine, the International Renaissance
Foundation and the Open Society Initiative for Europe (OSIFE).
This report can be downloaded at DiXi Group website (http://dixigroup.org/eng).
3. DiXi Group has turned 10. Enough for a team of like-
minded persons who understand each other at first glance
to be born and grow strong. Yet not enough to change
the country the way we want. Still, we have everything
to make that happen: aspiration, knowledge and a lot of
partners by our side.
Sometimes, years of hard work are needed to make things
done. In 2018, our team saw fruits of persistent efforts. The
Extractive Industries Transparency Law was adopted after
three years of advocacy. The National Energy and Utilities
Regulatory Commission became operational again. New
fields of activity have been launched after more than a
year of preparatory work: open data, a mobile app, the
School for Energy Reforms. They will surely produce high-
quality results in the years to come.
We will keep working on changing our country. With
a constantly growing team, partners who trust in us,
and knowledge and patience needed to achieve new,
ambitious goals.
Stay tuned
for DiXi Group!
Olena Pavlenko
DiXi Grouр President
3
4. DiXi Group
milestones
Idea to create information
source for those interested
in energy sector
Registration
Development of the first
analytical document
Presentation of
the Ukrainian
Energy website
Start of promotion of
the Extractive Industries
Transparency Initiative
(EITI) in Ukraine
Organizing a training for
journalists explaining the
meaning and purpose of
European energy reforms
Helping publish the first EITI
Report in Ukraine
Research into Naftogaz
unbundling options
Creating the “energy breakfast” format
to discuss issues in the energy sector
with key stakeholders
Presentation of
the online energy
sector map
Organizing the first
Friends Reception
Launch of a dialogue
regarding implementation
of the EU-Ukraine
Association Agreement
at the local level
Organizing the Citizen-
Oriented Data in Energy, a
contest of ideas on using
open data
Developing factsheets
explaining gas, motor fuel,
electricity and heat prices
and tariffs
Integrity checks
of the candidates
for positions of the
National Energy and
Utilities Regulatory
Commission
members
Developing a draft
law on information
disclosure in the
extractive industries
Combining the monitoring of
implementation of Ukraine’s
energy- and environment-related
commitments under the Energy
Community Treaty and the EU-
Ukraine Association Agreement
2008 2009
2010
2016
2017 2018
4
5. Addressing a new issue: solar
energy, with first large-scale
event held
Launched monitoring of
implementation of Ukraine’s
commitments under the Treaty
establishing Energy Community
Initiating establishment of
the Kyiv Unconventional
Gas Institute
Co-founding the Ukrainian
Think Tanks Liaison
Office in Brussels
Organizing a contest of essays for
the best energy security strategy
of Ukraine
Investigation into corruption
schemes in the extractive
industries (Games of Gas Thrones)
Establishment of the Energy
Reforms coalition of experts
and think tanks
Initiating establishment of the
government’s Multi-Stakeholder
Group for implementation of
Ukraine’s commitments under
the Energy Community Treaty
Facilitation of developing the
legislation regarding the energy
regulatory authority
Joining the development of
legislation on the gas market
Organizing the Transparency
for Trust event, a discussion
on instruments for
information disclosure
Analyzing legislative proposals
regarding new support scheme
to renewable energy
Achieving adoption of the Law
on Ensuring Transparency in
Extractive Industries
Presentation
of the Energy
Transparency Index
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Describing lessons for
Europe in the history of
Ukraine-Russia relations in
energy sector
Developing
recommendations for data
audits at public authorities
5
6. DiXi Group is the leading Ukrainian
think tank active in the energy policy
field since 2008.
Our mission is to drive innovative
solutions and fair rules for affordable,
clean, high-quality energy. For this
purpose, we help promote new
standards of governance, disseminate
knowledge and best practices
in emerging markets, increase
transparency and openness of
information.
TRANSPARENCY AND
ACCOUNTABILITY
creating conditions for
implementation of the best
standards and practices of
information transparency and
disclosure by companies and
public authorities
EUROPEAN REFORMS
promoting implementation
of European market rules in
Ukraine under the Energy
Community Treaty and the
Ukraine-EU Association
Agreement
WHO
WE ARE
6
7. Areas
of our activity
PUBLIC AWARENESS
RAISING
drawing attention to responsible
energy consumption and public
involvement in the process of
energy policy making
SCHOOL FOR ENERGY
REFORMS
creating a platform to share
knowledge and implement
modern governance instruments
in the energy sector
ENERGY SECURITY
countering threats to
information security and
infrastructure in Ukraine’s
energy sector
7
8. Achievements
2018
FIRST ENERGY TRANSPARENCY WEEK
ORGANIZED
Creating biggest educational event in the
energy sector: for five days, almost
500 people could take a look
at various aspects of transparency
ENERGY TRANSPARENCY INDEX
DEVELOPED
Making a comprehensive assessment of
the actual accessibility of information in
the energy sector, and diagnosing gaps
LAW ON ENSURING
TRANSPARENCY IN
EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES
ADOPTED
Providing access to complete
and reliable information on
payments in upstream
DATA AUDIT AT THE MINISTRY OF
ENERGY AND COAL INDUSTRY
Datasets regarding key energy indicators
became available in machine-readable
format. These datasets can be used
to develop services, in particular, for
consumers
8
9. SURVEY OF WHAT UKRAINIANS
THINK ABOUT TRANSPARENCY AND
OPENNESS OF THE SECTOR
Respondents said they sorely lack
information about numerous aspects of
the energy sector, which adversely affects
their trust
MONITORING ENERGY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL REFORMS
The pace and quality of energy reforms
affect everyday life. That is why every
month we helped find out what has
already been done
ESTABLISHING A DIALOGUE BETWEEN
ALL STAKEHOLDERS IN THE SECTOR
Discussions concerning electricity
market and renewable energy sources
helped get closer to solving the sectors’
current problems
EXPLAINING REFORMS
AT THE LOCAL LEVEL
Helping better understand the role of
regions in European integration in the
energy sector, and therefore, better
implement planned reforms
9
10. 15
STAFF
MEMBERS
in the DiXi Group team
74
ANALYTICAL PRODUCTS
56 of which are regular publications (weekly
and monthly analytical reports)
93% of which also available in English
over 150 DATASETS
and over 350 REFERENCES to journalist investigations
on the energy sector online map
over 30
DATASETS
already published by the Ministry of Energy
and Coal Industry on data.gov.ua portal
30 000
VIEWS
of animated videos based
on journalist investigations
over 50 DATASETS in the energy sector required to be published by
the updated Cabinet Resolution No.835 approving the Regulation on Datasets
Required to be Published in the Open Data Format, developed and approved
with participation of DiXi Group experts
FACTS
AND FIGURES
10
11. over 300
EVENTS
held every year
over 1000 MENTIONS
of the Transparent Energy project alone
in Ukrainian and foreign media
over 23 000
USERS is the
aggregate Facebook
audience of DiXi Group
244 MPS VOTED
for the Law on Ensuring Transparency
in Extractive Industries
70VIDEO BLOGS
with expert opinions
over 100
INFOGRAPHICS under
the Figure of the Week rubric
100% OF SURVEYED Energy Transparency Week participants
believe this event is useful and must be held every year
20 235 VIEWS of the animated video supporting the Law on
Ensuring Transparency in Extractive Industries, shown on the Ukrainian Energy
website
3856
RESPONDENTS
polled on the perception of transparency
in the energy sector
over 500 PARTICIPANTS
of the Energy Transparency Week
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12. Team
Olena Pavlenko
President
Nataliia Budzan
Accountant
Roman Nitsovych
Head of Programs
Anton Antonenko
Vice President
Viktoriya Gurova
Accounting Consultant
Denys Nazarenko
Senior Legal Expert
Viktoriia Petrovych
Financial Director
Viktor Chornysh
Supply Manager
Taras Tkachuk
Senior Economic Expert
12
13. Oleksii Mykhailenko
Analyst, electricity and
renewables
Denys Kyrkach
Communications Expert
Oleksandra Morozova
Organizational Development
and Support Specialist
Andrii Bilous
Analyst
Anastasiia Yermakova
Communications Manager Sergii Balan
Administrative Consultant
Olha Truten
Junior Expert
Viktoriia Torop
Website Editor
13
16. Transparency
and Accountability
We aim to make information
on the energy sector open and
comprehensible for average
citizens. Discovering and rooting
out corruption schemes, clear
and understandable market
rules, good governance and
communication can improve the
quality of life of every Ukrainian.
Under the USAID Transparent
Energy project, we were
able to develop a number
of instruments to promote
transparency. Our online
energy sector map helps better
understand how this sector
operates, offering information
in machine-readable format and
enabling to view journalistic
investigations. Placing a
request for access to public
information in the energy sector
became easier as well: we have
developed a reference source
telling which public authority is
responsible for what.
ЛІЦЕНЗІЯ
Понад 3 млрд доларів
за імпорт газу у 2017 р.Нестабільний
валютний курс
Стабілізація валютного
курсу завдяки скороченню
імпорту газу.
Дотримання стандартів
ІПВГ – зростання
прямих іноземних
інвестицій на 5,3%.
Vote for draft law
No.6229 – wake up
the «sleeping» license
The Law on Ensuring
Transparency in Extractive
Industries, which we helped
to adopt, opens access to the
complete information regarding
project level payments of
extractive companies. In
addition, our vision of online
reporting system should help
the government make the
gathering and administration of
this data fast and convenient.
DiXi Group experts created the
Energy Transparency Index that
enables to measure the situation
in this sector, not only making
an assessment but also finding
out in detail where changes are
needed to fix the problem. At
the same time, we conducted an
unprecedented public opinion
survey and obtained a better
picture of the perception of
Ukrainians towards the energy
sector and transparency matters.
The Energy Online mobile app
we have prepared for launch
will not only provide answers
to important burning issues
concerning tariffs but also
become a powerful instrument
in the hands of users. Rating
suppliers, studying investment
programs, reporting abuse – all
that will be possible with the
app.
Knowledge plays an extremely
important role. We were able
to organize the first Energy
Transparency Week featuring
five days of workshops on
various aspects of information
disclosure in this sector. Every
day, almost 100 participants
confirmed this event was of
extreme significance. DiXi Group
experts have also developed
the Transparent Energy online
course addressing basic
aspects of the energy sector’s
functioning and data use
instruments. In addition, the
project’s team presented our
products in regions, bringing
together public activists,
journalists and representatives
of local authorities around new
knowledge and instruments.
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17. The more information is
available to all participants of
energy markets, and especially
consumers, the less breeding
conditions for corruption
and abuse will be, eventually
translating into better quality
of services and better securing
interests of all players.
The Index is most useful
for investors to assess the
risks of doing business in
Ukraine’s energy markets, for
international organizations
to monitor the progress in
implementation of reforms and
best practices in this sector,
and for the government, as it
offers clear and implementable
recommendations. The Energy
Transparency Index is available
on the DiXi Group and Ukrainian
Energy websites.
The project’s team focused
special attention to diagnosing
the identified problems, offering
recommendations on how to
improve indicators with the
lowest score. Based on high
praise of its efforts, DiXi Group
intends to make the Index
application regular in the future
and expand the assessment to
other countries.
The Energy Transparency Index
developed under the USAID
Transparent Energy project
became the first comprehensive
instrument of its kind, designed
to measure the accessibility
of energy-specific information
in Ukraine. Our methodology
features 287 indicators
1. Balances and statistics
2. Natural monopolies
3. Supply markets
4. Security of supply
5. Consumption
6. Sustainable development
7. Corporate reporting
8. Public authorities
50
43
38
47
47
53
20
36
TOTAL SCORE D-
Insufficient transparency
43
Energy
Transparency Index
ENERGY
TRANSPARENCY
INDEX
2018
grouped into 8 categories,
each assessed on the basis
of five criteria of information
accessibility, completeness and
usability.
17
18. Energy Online
mobile app
Ukraine is actively reforming
its gas and electricity markets.
As the processes are so
complex, energy consumers
lack information and efficient
protection mechanisms, even
though consumers are the ones
who have to be active players
and indicators of successful
market development. This app
meets the demand for applied
information in the energy sector,
offers simple yet effective
protection instruments, and
enables consumers to be
active participants of market
transformation.
In terms of available functions, this mobile app is
a unique product for Ukraine and the world. It was
developed under the USAID Transparent Energy
project with the support from the NEURC.
● receive up-to-date
information regarding
applicable tariffs and
compare price offers
● check utility bills and apply
for their recalculation
● rate the service of energy
companies service and find a
better deal
● apply for a compensation if
service quality standards are
not met
● place a request with network
operator for improvement of
its investment program
● find out about important
events in regions, and
register for participation
The Energy Online app helps:
From February 2019, the app is available for downloading at Apple
App Store, Google Play, and on the official websites of the NEURC
and DiXi Group.
18
19. DiXi Group intends to continue
improving the quality of our
online map. E.g., we plan
to develop the interactive
component, add a lot of financial
data, and continue updating
information on a regular basis.
Online Energy
Sector Map
In 2018, DiXi Group experts
continued to work on
developing the interactive
online map of Ukraine’s energy
sector. This unique instrument
represents a one-stop place
to find information generated
by public authorities and
companies.
The online map demonstrates
the sources from which
electricity, heat, gas and
motor fuel find their way to
consumers and how they
are supplied. Anyone –
average citizens, journalists,
foreign users – can easily
find out about key aspects of
functioning of Ukraine’s energy
sector, regardless of prior
experience.
DiXi Group specialists, working
jointly with experts of the
Transparent Energy coalition,
continuously gathered data
from open sources and
by submitting requests for
access to information. This
data is published mostly in
an inconvenient format, and
therefore, the key focus of our
activity was digitalization and
structuring of the datasets. The
datasets on the online map
are available in the machine-
readable formats .xlsx and .csv.
19
20. Transparent
Energy online course
Energy is a complex subject,
and people often do not
understand the difference
between kilowatt and kilowatt-
hour, or how heat is supplied
to their homes, and in general,
why energy is so important for
the economy and environment.
The DiXi Group team came up
with a solution of how to explain
that in detail.
A basic online course has been
developed under the USAID
Transparent Energy project.
The purpose of this course is to
tell users, in a comprehensible
form, how the energy sector
functions. The partners of the
Transparent Energy course are
EdEra online education studio
and VoxUkraine, and its key
Access to the course
Materials are available 24/7
Beginning of learning
February 2019
The certificate
is issued free of charge
The online course is free
and available 24/7 at:
www.bit.ly/energy_basics.
audience includes journalists,
students, and everyone
interested in learning what
makes the light bulb in their
home illuminate.
The four educational models
of the online course provide
information about how
Ukraine’s energy market is
formed, explain the legislative
framework that regulates this
sector, and teach where to get
and how to use energy data.
The speakers of this course
include 12 renowned experts
from Ukrainian and international
companies and research
centers, fully knowledgeable of
the Ukrainian energy market.
20
21. In summer 2018, the
announcement of the draft
law 8449 heralded the start
of active work on updating
the system of supporting
electricity generation from
renewable energy sources
(RES) in Ukraine. The draft
law proposes introduction of
auctions to determine the price
of supporting “green” energy.
This mechanism has proved its
effectiveness in many countries
of the world, helping lower the
cost of electricity generated
from RES.
However, in response to the
main draft law, Ukrainian
lawmakers proposed another
eight alternative drafts. DiXi
Group experts analyzed all of
them for worthy ideas and also
gaps and risks, putting together
the results in an analytical
review with recommendations
for lawmakers.
DiXi Group was actively
involved in finalization of the
mentioned draft law. Before
the voting in first reading,
we released an alert. Many
recommendations have been
included in the draft law 8449-d,
but it still contains risks which
should be reduced before this
document becomes a law. DiXi
Group continues to provide
analytical support to legislative
changes concerning renewable
energy.
Analytical review of draft laws on
incentives to renewables development
21
22. A successful reform of the energy sector requires not only
a clear vision of actions to be done, but - first of all - a
competent and motivated team capable of creating legal
and policy framework for competitive, transparent energy
markets in Ukraine. In order to establish such a professional
community of specialists, the DiXi Group team began
developing educational area of its activity.
In October 2018, our team
has successfully organized, in
cooperation with the Energy
Community Secretariat, the
Columbia Center on Sustainable
Investment (CCSI) and the
United Nations Office for Project
Services (UNOPS), a series of
practical seminars concerning
the best practices of information
disclosure in the energy sector.
During the five-day Energy
Transparency Week, hundreds of
attendees representing various
audiences – from experts
The results of the Energy
Transparency Week confirmed
substantial demand for
modern knowledge in design,
functioning and regulation of
energy markets. Therefore, in
2019 DiXi Group plans to launch
a knowledge hub of European
energy legislation and practical
skills in high-quality governance.
Our team is already working
on organizational procedures
required for this education
center to become operational,
and on developing the relevant
courses and programs.
School
for Energy Reforms
of the National Energy and
Utilities Regulatory Commission
(NEURC) and the Ministry of
Energy and Coal Industry to
specialists of system operators
and energy companies – gained
the latest knowledge in the
gas and electricity sectors
and concerning regulation of
natural monopolies. Seventeen
professors and practical
specialists held workshops
on 32 issue, most of which
have never been covered for a
Ukrainian audience before.
22
23. The complete and high-
quality implementation of
the EU legislation in energy
and environment sectors
and ensuring that these
achievements become
irreversible is one of the key
areas of DiXi Group activity. We
believe that adoption of the EU
rules on open energy markets is
the easiest way to achieve high-
quality, transparent energy for
Ukrainian consumers.
At the core of this activity is the
project “Enhancing impact of
civil society in monitoring and
policy dialogue on energy and
related sectors’ reforms in line
with the Association Agreement
implementation”, supported by
the European Commission.
In 2018, the project’s team
comprised of DiXi Group
specialists and experts from
partner NGOs continued
to release monthly reports,
each offering an analysis of
the progress in transposition
and harmonization of the EU
legislation. This monitoring
targeted a variety of sectors,
including electricity, natural
gas, oil and oil products,
energy efficiency and social
issues, renewable energy and
environmental protection, and
business climate in energy
markets.
Interim results of the reform
process, or rather an
independent expert assessment
of these results, were presented
to our European partners in
Vienna and Brussels.
We also continued our work in
regions, explaining the meaning
of reforms and the methods of
monitoring them at the local
level. The project’s experts
participated in advisory and
working groups, round tables
and other public events. They
helped the authorities deal
with complex matters and
find compromise solutions in
such aspects as reforms of the
electricity market and extractive
industries, monetization of
subsidies, and other challenges.
European
Reforms
23
24. Analysis of risks of the
Nord Stream 2 construction
DiXi Group has launched
a project of analyzing and
reporting risks related to the
Nord Stream 2 for Ukraine and
the EU. The construction of
this gas pipeline would further
divide energy markets of
Western and Eastern Europe,
increase the EU dependence
on Russian gas, and create not
just financial problems but also
the risk of escalating aggression
against Ukraine. As part of
this project, the DiXi Group
team interviewed a number of
participants of the 2009 gas
crisis, prepared an analytical
report revealing Russian
manipulations in gas relations
with Ukraine, and provided
recommendations on how to
strengthen information policy.
In addition, DiXI Group experts
organized and took part in
public discussions of the Nord
Stream 2 project in Germany,
France, Belgium, Denmark
and Sweden. The purpose
of these discussions was to
Energy security
convey to experts, journalists
and politicians in EU member
states the problems and risks
that construction and launch of
the Nord Stream 2 pipeline may
create. Even though the pipeline
construction work continues,
the warning voices in Europe
become even louder: it is not
just a business project, it could
create additional problems in
Europe with energy security and
integration of gas markets.
24
26. Developing the capacity of
DiXi Group is an indispensable
condition for our ability to
continue providing high-
quality analytical reports and
recommendations, developing
platforms for dialogue, and
supporting energy reforms.
In particular, we are able to
achieve strategic goals and
improve our knowledge and
skills under the support from
the Open Society Initiative for
Europe (OSIFE) and the Think
Tank Development Initiative
implemented by the International
Renaissance Foundation with
financial support of the Embassy
of Sweden to Ukraine.
In 2018, DiXi Group has
significantly enhanced its
expertise in the electricity
market reform. Our team
was joined by analysts who
helped create new products
and establish cooperation. In
particular, all eight proposals
to launch auctions under a new
renewables support scheme
have been analyzed to assist
lawmakers. DiXi Group experts
also worked on finalizing the
draft law on “green” auctions,
and prepared an overview of
the sector for the Ukraine-EU
Renewable Energy Investment
Forum.
Special attention was also
devoted to the reform of
the energy regulator and
greater transparency of the
Ministry of Energy and Coal
Industry. In order to execute
independent public control
and facilitate public discussion,
DiXi Group experts checked
integrity of candidates for the
NEURC members’ positions,
competing in both contests.
Among our new, unique
products are methodological
recommendations based on
a data audit at the Ministry
of Energy and Coal Industry,
which could be used in similar
projects with other government
agencies.
In addition, DiXi Group regularly
prepares brief materials
(newsletters, policy notes),
as well as ad hoc studies
requested by particular
stakeholders. We have also
launched a new product: policy
alert, a fast analysis explaining
certain issue or situation and
offering recommendations.
In 2018, our alerts concerned
the March gas supply crisis,
decision in the European
Commission antitrust case
against Gazprom, the incident
in the Kerch Strait, and the
draft law 8449-d on renewable
energy auctions.
Organizational
Development
26
27. It was for the third time we
held the DiXi Group Friends
Reception - this time, to
celebrate, together with our
colleagues and partners, the 10th
anniversary of our organization
and present our plans for 2019.
Besides informal meetings, we
held a charity event and helped
students of Maryinka Sports
School in the Donetsk region
to participate in the Ukrainian
Futsal Championship.
DiXi Group continues to
actively use social networks,
creating unique content. More
animations, more infographics,
more information on the online
energy sector map, more web
instruments, and the quite
new experience in creating a
mobile app. All that helps us
communicate with the audience
having little knowledge of the
energy sector yet.
Advocacy visits helped DiXi Group learn about experience of
leading Western think tanks. We have developed successful
working relations with the Energy Community Secretariat,
the Florence School of Regulation, the Columbia Center on
Sustainable Investment, CEPS, IFRI, Berlin Economics, Natural
Resource Governance Institute, and many other institutions. On
the European level, we receive continuous assistance from the
Ukrainian Think Tanks Liaison Office in Brussels. For instance,
our partners helped us with analyzing information threats posed
by the Nord Stream 2 project; we had specialized speakers at
the Energy Transparency Week event, and prepared a “matrix”
of provisions for the future Subsoil Code.
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28. COOPERATION
WITH MEDIA
WEBSITES
AND SOCIAL
NETWORKS
MEDIA
PRODUCTS
We are particularly appreciated
for timely commentaries on
contemporary events in the
energy sector. E.g., the alert on
Russia’s aggression at sea and
the possible repetition of these
actions in the Nord Stream 2
offshore area was mentioned
more than 70 times in the press.
Among the media that referred
to DiXi Group forecasts were
Radio Poland, Mirror Weekly,
Obozrevatel and others.
The Energy Reforms website
is also actively developing
as a specialized platform
advocating the implementation
of the Ukraine-EU Association
Agreement in Ukraine’s energy
sector. This resource has been
upgraded with new features
for search and evaluation of
publications, subscription to
newsletters, monitoring of
events and providing comments
to publications.
Working with media remains
one of the important aspects
of DiXi Group activity. Our
experts frequently speak at
Hromadske Radio, Espresso
and Hromadske TV channels;
they provide comments to Radio
Liberty and other media. In total,
our think tank was mentioned
over 1100 times in mass media
in 2018.
DiXi Group official website and
accounts in social networks
serve as important instruments
of communication and
dissemination of our analytical
materials. In 2018, the number of
active users of our website has
increased by 10% (to 14,000).
Ukrainian Energy UA-Energy.
org has enhanced its position
as a platform for informing on
and discussing key events in
the energy sector of Ukraine
and the world. Over the year,
the number of website’s unique
visitors has increased by 12%,
currently exceeding 45,000. At
the same time, the number of
views has reached 78,000.
In our weekly infographics
Figure of the Week, DiXi Group
experts shared interesting
information gathered during
their studies, telling more in the
video blog format.
Of particular attention are
the animated clips, which we
prepared in support of the
UAEITI report and the Law
on Ensuring Transparency in
Extractive Industries and to
illustrate journalist investigations
in the energy sector supported
by DiXi Group.
Our communications
Users
14к
10%
Sessions
27к
19,8%
Bounce rate
57,19%
6,9%
1000
800
600
400
200
Bounce rate
2m 26s
0,5%
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29. As for our Facebook page, the number of its
followers has increased by 24%. In addition,
information regarding our activities is actively
disseminated by thematic communities, such
as Reforms in Ukraine (1209 members), Energy
Security of Ukraine (2316 members), Overview
of Energy Efficiency (4189 members), Ukraine’s
Energy Independence (6786 members) and
others. Therefore, our aggregate potential
Facebook audience exceeds 23,000 followers.
DiXi Group Facebook page subscribers
One of the most telling examples of a successful
media campaign was the video address of
activists in support of the Law on Ensuring
Transparency in Extractive Industries. The video
with representatives of NGOs in the Poltava,
Kharkiv and Lviv regions urged MPs to support
this document, was shared during a video flash
mob. In two days, over 1400 users viewed the
video.
Among the infographics
content, the factsheets on
components of energy prices
and transparency of their
formation, and brochures
supporting the Law on Ensuring
Transparency in Extractive
Industries are worth mentioning.
Mobile video reports were
among the new forms of
communication that have
been tested in 2018. The first
report of this kind was devoted
to the participation of DiXi
Group’s representatives in the
Mistechko USAID in Mykolaiv,
and all five days of the Energy
Transparency Week were
covered in the same format.
2k
1.8k
1.6k
2018
Subscribers
Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
In 2018, DiXi Group experts
continued to work with
VoxConnector, a project focusing
on expert comments for regional
media.
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30. Income and expenditure
statement for 2018
INCOME
(thousand UAH)
EXPENDITURES
(thousand UAH)
United States Agency for
International Development
European Commission
Open Society Institute Budapest
Foundation / Foundation to Promote
Open Society (OSIFE)
International Renaissance
Foundation
20 456.93
12 299.46
3 887.02
9 293.14
74.7%
51.7%39%
4.9%
4.4%
14.2%
6.3%
4.9%
1 728.78
1 172.19
1 341.80
1 044.24
Procurement of services
Payroll, contracts and obligatory
payments
Other expenditures
Office rent and maintenance
Total
27 414.52
Total
23 809.03
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