Ukraine – Partnering in Business with Germany

Short official channel: Ukrainian and German government officials in Berlin

23.11.202325.11.2023

As part of the Partnering in Business with Germany programme of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), 19 executives from various ministries in Ukraine met in Berlin from 13 to 17 November 2023. The programme has been held annually since 2001 with the aim of improving cooperation at government level and supporting Ukraine's rapprochement with the EU through professional exchange. Continue reading

Successful Kick-off of the “Special Initiative Ukraine”

23.10.202317.11.2023

This October, 17 Ukrainian refugee managers in Düsseldorf and 20 Ukrainian refugee managers in Berlin started the "Special Initiative Ukraine of the Manager Training Programme" pilot project of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action of Germany. Continue reading

Special Initiative Ukraine: Information session for German companies on job shadowing

05.06.202307.06.2023

The special initiative for Ukraine of the BMWK Manager Training Programme is looking for companies in and around Berlin and Düsseldorf that would like to welcome experienced Ukrainian managers for job shadowing.

Special Initiative for Ukraine: Information events for applicants

09.05.202311.05.2023

The Special Initiative for Ukraine of the Manager Training Programme offers Ukrainian refugees from middle and upper management several weeks of work experience in German companies to gain insights into real business practice. For those interested in the Initiative, there are now information events in Berlin and Düsseldorf.

Participants Sound out Food Marketing Opportunities

15.07.202116.07.2021

The Kyrgyz, Moldovan and Ukrainian entrepreneurs who completed virtual MP training between February and May were all from the agricultural and food processing sectors. One particular food turned out to be a highlight. Continue reading

Thinking in new dimensions

01.04.202106.04.2021

The 5DOBT method is one way to ensure a company makes the best possible business decisions. At an online seminar in March, MP alumni from Belarus, Moldova, and Ukraine learned about this methodology and received valuable impulses for their own work. Continue reading

“There’s Never the Right Time”

26.02.202129.03.2021

How can I increase my turnover in times of crisis, improve customer satisfaction and advance my business? These were just some of the questions MP alumni from Eastern Europe discussed within the scope of the Business Hacks Festival. The exchange of experiences provided the participants with numerous new insights. Continue reading

Programme with Ukraine Extended up to 2023

11.12.202016.12.2020

The Manager Training Programme with Ukraine enters the next round. On 8 December 2020, Anka Feldhusen, the German Ambassador to Ukraine, and Iryna Nowikowa, Deputy Minister for Development of Economy, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine, signed a Joint Declaration on the extension of the Programme. Continue reading

Onsite Visit Bridges Gap Between Theory and Practice

08.06.202008.06.2020

Ukrainian managers visited SATA, a market leader in the painting industry.

A group of Ukrainian managers discovered how product and lean management work at a German medium-sized enterprise during a visit to SATA, a market leader in the painting industry.

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Business Women Network with Each Other

07.04.202006.05.2020

In October 2019, the Manager Training Programme (MP) was, for the first time ever, represented by an all-women group, consisting of 17 business women from Ukraine. The highlights of their stay in Germany included an event held together with the Club of European Business Women.
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