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PARTNERS
Our mission encompasses several key objectives:
Promoting Optimal Business, Trade, and Investment Climate
We actively work towards creating an optimal business, trade, and investment environment in Europe, Ukraine, and East European and Asian countries. This includes monitoring and commenting on institutional, legislative, regulatory, and judicial changes, as well as proposing enhancements conducive to economic growth.
Providing Support, Information, Training, and Education
We offer support, information, training, and education, serving as a platform for idea exchange on entrepreneurship in Europe, Ukraine, and East European and Asian countries.
Offering Intellectual and Material-Technical Support
The EFP extends intellectual and material-technical support to its participants and international partners in achieving their goals.
Facilitating Experience Exchange and International Cooperation
We facilitate experience exchange and international cooperation among our partners and other interested governmental and private entities.
Establishing and Maintaining Active Relations
On behalf of our partners, we establish and maintain active relations with European, national, and international institutions and organizations, as well as with the media and the wider public.
The European Facilitation Platform is driven by principles of impartiality, inclusivity, and transparency. We serve as a neutral ground for constructive engagement among stakeholders from government, civil society, academia, and the private sector. Collaboration is at the core of our approach as we believe in the power of partnership to address common challenges and promote democratic values.
With a commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards, promoting good governance, transparency, and accountability, the EFP seeks to contribute to the advancement of regional integration, harmonisation of standards, and implementation of reforms. We respect diversity and strive to promote gender equality in all aspects of our work.
Through our initiatives, the European Facilitation Platform aims to build bridges, foster mutual trust, and promote a shared vision of a peaceful, prosperous, and interconnected European neighbourhood. We are dedicated to achieving tangible and sustainable outcomes that positively impact the communities we serve, contributing to a more cohesive, prosperous, and resilient Europe for present and future generations.
Our team
Project Director: OLEKSANDRA BALYUTA
Analyst: EVHEN SHUTKO
Project Administrator: TETYANA MATSIUK
Technical Department Head: VADYM SCHCELKONOHOV
Contacts
The European Facilitation Platform (EFP) operates from offices in Brussels and has a dedicated team of lawyers, advocates, media and press workers, who work on our projects, campaigns, events, communications and administration.
Contact: info@eurofacilitation.eu