Promoting Ukraine's Global Integration

Results at end of project include: 79 Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) officials received diplomatic training by the Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine (DAU) gaining increased skills and knowledge about diplomacy and policy leadership as well as negotiating contentious border issues with neighbouring states in accordance with international law; 8 senior MFA officials (including 2 women) gained an increased understanding of international trade policies systems and organizations; 70 Embassy Economic Analysts and Commercial Attachés acquired knowledge regarding environmentally- culturally- and gender-sensitive trade analysis and promotion techniques; also the DAU's trade and investment training course was improved by incorporating more effective strategic and locally-owned approaches. As a result the project helped promote the integration of Ukraine into the global market economy through the strengthening of the Government of Ukraine’s capacity to promote Ukraine’s commercial interests around the world.