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USAID "RADA: next generation" Program

Promotion of the "next generation" reforms, which will help the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine become a more modern and effective institution for Ukraine's democratic development.

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Parliamentary Update –June 1-7, 2023

USAID RADA Next Generation is a five-year initiative (2021-2026), implemented by the “Internews Ukraine” NGO, that aims to advance the “next generation” of reforms that will enable the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (VRU) to become a modern, effective institution that promotes accountability and democratic development in Ukraine.

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Building a strategic partnership with the European Parliament

From May 30 to June 3, Igor Kogut, the USAID RADA: Next Generation Program Director, traveled to Brussels to hold meetings and consultations with MEPs, representatives of political groups, and the European Parliament Secretariat. The parties agreed to work together to strengthen the capacity and potential of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.

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RANG organized a public discussion for Ukrainian MP and citizens

On June 6, with the support of the USAID RADA: Next Generation Program (RANG) and on the initiative of Halyna Vasylchenko, Ukrainian MP, a public discussion was held on the challenges for small businesses and the concept of modernizing the simplified taxation system. More than 100 entrepreneurs from Lviv and other Ukraine regions participated in the event.

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Parliamentary Update –May 25-31, 2023

USAID RADA Next Generation is a five-year initiative (2021-2026), implemented by the “Internews Ukraine” NGO, that aims to advance the “next generation” of reforms that will enable the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (VRU) to become a modern, effective institution that promotes accountability and democratic development in Ukraine.

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RANG presented the Program at the civil society forum "Outlines of the Future"

On May 30, the USAID RADA: Next Generation Program (RANG) team presented its activities at the civil society forum "Outlines of the Future: Victory, Restoration and Modernization of Ukraine". We told about our grant initiatives, trainings, research, educational projects, and numerous initiatives aimed at strengthening the capacity of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to develop Ukrainian democracy and parliamentarism.

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RANG assisted MP in holding public consultations in Lviv

On the initiative of MP Natalya Pipa and with the organizational and communication support of the USAID RADA: Next Generation Program (RANG), a public consultation called "Ukrainian-language environment is the key to successful education" was held on May 24. More than 100 participants joined the consultation to discuss the Ukrainian language functioning in the educational environment.

Upcoming events

Natolin4Capacity Building educational platform for Ukrainian civil servants

On October 25, 2022, USAID RADA: Next Generation Program and partners will present the Natolin4Capacity Building educational platform. There are 16 online courses on various aspects of EU functioning and the history of EU and Ukraine relations, which Ukrainian civil servants can take for free in 2022-2024.

Presentation of the of the Index of legislative activity result

On May 26, the RANG team will present the result of the Index of legislative activity of the 6th session of the VRU. The survey was launched in February, but the presentation was postponed due to the war.

Latest materials

Information booklet "USAID RADA: Next Generation Program"

We inform about the activities of the USAID RADA: Next Generation Program and its main objectives to help the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine become a modern, effective, open, and accountable institution for the sake of Ukraine's democratic development.

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Analytical paper "Considering and adopting EU integration draft laws in Verkhovna Rada"

The authors note that several problems need to be addressed to ensure the effectiveness of the European integration process. The experts provide a detailed analysis of the legal framework and recommendations for building a systematic and explicit approach involving all key stakeholders in the process of approximating Ukrainian legislation to the EU acquis.

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USAID RADA: Next Generation Program's Activities. March-April 2023

Despite the war challenges, the USAID RADA: Next Generation Program moves forward with its activities to help Ukraine’s Parliament become a modernized institution. These are our key activities and products for the March-April 2023.