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Forecast of Ukraine’s economic developments
in 2001–2002
Міжнародний центр перспективних дослідженьInternational Centre for Policy Studies
Tel. +38044 463-5966, 463-6337Web: www.icps.kiev.ua
International Centre for Policy StudiesFebruary 28, 2001
Presentation outline
Міжнародний центр перспективних дослідженьInternational Centre for Policy Studies
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• Why macroeconomic forecast • Forecast of real sector variables• Forecast of financial variables• Issues and risks
Why macroeconomic forecast?
Міжнародний центр перспективних дослідженьInternational Centre for Policy Studies
Tel. +38044 463-5966, 463-6337Web: www.icps.kiev.ua
• Business activities occur within a given macroeconomic environment
• For each business, the macroeconomic environment is a source of benefits as well as risks
• Macroeconomic forecast helps to evaluate these benefits and costs related to the risk
What does macroeconomic environment consist of?
Міжнародний центр перспективних дослідженьInternational Centre for Policy Studies
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• Financial conditions– price levels– exchange rates
• Demand– domestic consumption– expectations of households and enterprises– conditions in foreign markets
• Supply– productivity of the economy
• Government policies and regulations
What is happening in Ukraine’s economy?
Міжнародний центр перспективних дослідженьInternational Centre for Policy Studies
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• Improvement in government policy lifted household and business expectations
• Household consumption is recovering after long period of depression
• Business investments is increasing at two-digit rates of growth
GDP growth
Міжнародний центр перспективних дослідженьInternational Centre for Policy Studies
Tel. +38044 463-5966, 463-6337Web: www.icps.kiev.ua
• In 2000, Ukraine GDP grew by 6%• We forecast that in 2001 GDP growth
will increase by 5%, in 2002 — 5.5%
Real GDP, 1995–2002 Index, Q1’1995=100, seasonally adjusted
Міжнародний центр перспективних дослідженьInternational Centre for Policy Studies
Tel. +38044 463-5966, 463-6337Web: www.icps.kiev.ua
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Why is Ukraine’s economy growing?
Міжнародний центр перспективних дослідженьInternational Centre for Policy Studies
Tel. +38044 463-5966, 463-6337Web: www.icps.kiev.ua
• Consistency of government policies are ensured due to new procedures of government decision-making
• The most distorting taxes are cancelled• Improvements in budget policy benefit the poorest• Financial stability has been achieved• Effects from privatization are being realized both
in industry and agriculture• World economy is on the crest of the cycle
How are households feeling?
Міжнародний центр перспективних дослідженьInternational Centre for Policy Studies
Tel. +38044 463-5966, 463-6337Web: www.icps.kiev.ua
• In December, 2000 Consumer Confidence Index was 14.3 percentage points up
• In 2000, real private consumption increased by 8.5%
• Larger incomes transfer into fast consumption increase due to high propensity to consume
• Private consumption will rise by 6.5% in 2001 and by 6% in 2002
Consumer confidence across income groups
Міжнародний центр перспективних дослідженьInternational Centre for Policy Studies
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How are businesses feeling?
Міжнародний центр перспективних дослідженьInternational Centre for Policy Studies
Tel. +38044 463-5966, 463-6337Web: www.icps.kiev.ua
• In 2000, investment increased by 11%, mostly originated from profits
• Investments will grow by 10% in 2001 andby 12% in 2002
• Businesses are learning to withstand enhanced competition
• Growing economy presses for the reform of natural monopolies
GDP and hours worked, % annual change
Міжнародний центр перспективних дослідженьInternational Centre for Policy Studies
Tel. +38044 463-5966, 463-6337Web: www.icps.kiev.ua
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Financial indicators
Міжнародний центр перспективних дослідженьInternational Centre for Policy Studies
Tel. +38044 463-5966, 463-6337Web: www.icps.kiev.ua
• Exchange rate will not fluctuate significantly in 2001–2002
• Nominal hryvnia will slightly depreciate, while hryvnia in real terms will revalue
• Rate of inflation will decrease to 17% in 2001 and 14% in 2002
• International central bank reserves will increase by around $600 million annually
Exchange rate and inflation
Міжнародний центр перспективних дослідженьInternational Centre for Policy Studies
Tel. +38044 463-5966, 463-6337Web: www.icps.kiev.ua
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Issues for investors
Міжнародний центр перспективних дослідженьInternational Centre for Policy Studies
Tel. +38044 463-5966, 463-6337Web: www.icps.kiev.ua
• Is government capable to implement reforms?
• Will the political consensus be preserved?
• Is it plausible to decrease inflation below 10%?
Government capacity to implement reforms is weak
Міжнародний центр перспективних дослідженьInternational Centre for Policy Studies
Tel. +38044 463-5966, 463-6337Web: www.icps.kiev.ua
• There is no such rule in the government that implementation plan is attached to every decision
• Implementation is not being evaluated in terms of effectiveness and efficiency
• Neglect of the implementation issues resulted in the uncertainty about future tax policy
Міжнародний центр перспективних дослідженьInternational Centre for Policy Studies
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Political debate can bring positive changes
• Political instability creates risk to consensus on economic reforms and delays adoption of new legislation
• Political debate will promote political reforms to ensure sustainable consensus
• Public pressure will raise the issue of accountability of law-enforcement agencies
Monetary policy debate
Міжнародний центр перспективних дослідженьInternational Centre for Policy Studies
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• The goals of monetary policy are to increase international reserves and to decrease inflation
• National Bank will give priority to rising international reserves
• Foreign currency purchase by National Bank will keep two-digit rate of inflation in 2001–2002
About ICPS
• The International Centre for Policy Studies is an independent non-profit research organisation, established in 1994 upon the initiative of the Open Society Institute
• Our mandate is to promote the introduction of public policy concepts and practices in Ukraine:– to increase awareness in the government and the
general public of the need to analyse policy alternatives and to study the possible consequences of adopting any given policy before adopting strategic decisions
What is ICPS?
Міжнародний центр перспективних дослідженьInternational Centre for Policy Studies
Tel. +38044 462-4937/38Web: www.icps.kiev.ua
• Economic policy• Public administration• Educational policy• European integration • Regional policy
ICPS areas of specialisation
Міжнародний центр перспективних дослідженьInternational Centre for Policy Studies
Tel. +38044 462-4937/38Web: www.icps.kiev.ua
• Independent policy research– Ongoing research/Publications– Commissioned research
• Training for policymakers– Assisting governments– Assisting NGOs
• A forum for public dialogue
ICPS services
Міжнародний центр перспективних дослідженьInternational Centre for Policy Studies
Tel. +38044 462-4937/38Web: www.icps.kiev.ua
• Customers: business, government, and international organisations
• Essence: we apply its economic and other expertise in order to develop strategic solutions for clients
• Principles: (1) participation of all interested parties; (2) presentation and analysis of all points of view; and (3) independent conclusions and recommendations
Commissioned research
Міжнародний центр перспективних дослідженьInternational Centre for Policy Studies
Tel. +38044 462-4937/38Web: www.icps.kiev.ua
• Causes and effects of the illegal import and circulation of tobacco products in Ukraine (commissioned by the Coalition for Intellectual Property Rights)– Research report– Expert discussion + seminar– Publication and dissemination
Example of commissioned research
Міжнародний центр перспективних дослідженьInternational Centre for Policy Studies
Tel. +38044 462-4937/38Web: www.icps.kiev.ua
• Publications– Quarterly Predictions– Policy Studies– Consumer Confidence– Economic Statistics– ICPS Newsletter
• Direct access to economists for advice• Seminars
– Tailored to Partners’ needs– Other events
Partnership Plan–2001
Міжнародний центр перспективних дослідженьInternational Centre for Policy Studies
Tel. +38044 462-4937/38Web: www.icps.kiev.ua
• ICPS is a not-for-profit institution and it can receive only donations, not fees
• Donation for Partners in year 2001 —1,995 hryvnias ($345)
Partnership Terms
Міжнародний центр перспективних дослідженьInternational Centre for Policy Studies
Tel. +38044 462-4937/38Web: www.icps.kiev.ua
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