Objective of the project
To strengthen Ukraine’s public sector by reintegrating young Ukrainian professionals with international experience into public institutions, especially in areas related to EU accession and strategic reforms.
Project activities and status
The programme is based on the successful “Create Lithuania” model and is jointly implemented by Lithuanian and Ukrainian institutions. In 2024–2025, a pilot phase involves 10 professionals working at the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine. In 2025–2026, the programme is scaling up to include 25 professionals across up to 10 public institutions.
Over 250 applications were received, and interviews are held in September-October 2025, with relocation in late 2025. Participants will go through onboarding and begin work in January 2026, receiving stipends, training, and mentoring while working directly with Deputy Ministers on strategic reform projects aligned with Ukraine’s EU accession goals.
Create Ukraine is implemented by CPVA in partnership with Kyiv School of Economics (KSE), „Create Lithuania“, and Lithuania’s Government Strategic Analysis Center (STRATA).
