26/04/2024
Opportunity for ‘Brave’ women entrepreneurs in Ukraine
A programme that helps Ukrainian women start or develop an existing business is accepting applications until 28 April 2024. The new season of the accelerator programme ‘Vidvazhna 2: Scaling and digitalisation’ was launched in Kyiv on 26 March as a continuation of the project.
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08/11/2023
European Commission recommends EU accession status changes for Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia
On 8 November 2023, the European Commission recommended that the Council of the European Union opens EU accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, and grants candidate country status to Georgia on the understanding that a number of steps are taken. The Commission also adopted the 2023 Enlargement Package, in which the progress of these countries was assessed for the first time.
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17/10/2023
International Trade Facilitation Forum highlights digital technologies for Ukraine Solidarity Lanes
The value of digital technologies in maintaining trade routes between Ukraine, Moldova and European Union countries was highlighted in the International Trade Facilitation Forum on 12 October 2023. The European Border Assistance Mission to the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine (EUBAM) and the Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova organised the hybrid event, which was held in Chisinau and online. EU4Digital participated in the meeting, where its eCustoms activity was mentioned as one of the solutions for trade facilitation within the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes initiative.
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06/10/2023
New EU4Digital eCustoms activities expand Ukraine–Moldova–Romania trade potential
EU4Digital Facility kicked off new eCustoms pilot activities on 27 September 2023. The new pilots, between participating customs authorities of Ukraine, Moldova and Romania, build on previous successes. These pilots are part of a wider programme of EU4Digital eTrade activities to develop cross-border trade in the Eastern Partnership.
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04/10/2023
Moldova launches New Computerised Transit System project: trade benefits expected
The Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova held an event on 26 September 2023 to launch a New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) implementation project. The project is financed by the European Union and implemented by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The NCTS will allow Moldova to contribute to the expansion of international transit operations and will benefit business and cross-border trade.
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02/10/2023
Moldova aims for Digital State: 2023-2030 Digital Transformation Strategy
The Cabinet of Ministers in the Republic of Moldova has approved the Digital Transformation Strategy for 2023-2030. The approval, in early September 2023, is a significant step as the strategy sets out a comprehensive vision for the country’s digital development. The strategy centres on alignment with the European integration agenda and focuses on citizens' needs.
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08/09/2023
Join the conversation with EU4Digital: new Twitter expands the options
The team that curates news, announcements, stories and other publications about EU4Digital and Eastern Partnership digital activities invites you to take stock of the growing number of ways you can access this content – in particular, a brand-new Twitter account : come and join the conversation!
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06/09/2023
EU4Digital report: latest EU eCommerce updates, trends and cooperation opportunities
EU4Digital Facility has published an updated report on the EU baseline for eCommerce in the Eastern Partnership (EaP). The report provides an overview of cross-border eCommerce in the European Union and EU best practices and norms as a benchmark for assessing the Eastern partner countries’ cross-border eCommerce. The report analyses three key areas - legal framework, standards and the eCommerce ecosystem.
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05/09/2023
Save the date! EU4Digital events on Eastern Partnership digital transformation
Want to find out more about digital developments, future priorities and the policy agenda for Eastern partner countries? The EU4Digital Initiative is organising two events dedicated to the topic of digital transformation in the Eastern Partnership. On 14 November 2023, the Digital Conference for the Eastern Partnership will provide a space for wider discussion and anyone who is interested in participating will be welcome. On 15 November 2023, invited members of the EU4Digital Phase II Steering Committee will meet to discuss the flagship regional EU4Digital Initiative and projects.
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23/08/2023
EU4Digital eCommerce accelerator kicks off National Pavilion Account pilot
The EU4Digital Facility is excited to announce the official kick-off of its national pavilion account pilot activity. This eTrade initiative aims to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from participating countries with an opportunity to test their products in the EU market, increase cross-border sales, and potentially create a base for further project development in their respective countries.
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12/07/2023
Successful Ukraine-Romania eCustoms pilot enhances trade facilitation
The State Customs Service of Ukraine and the Romanian Customs Authority have completed a successful eCustoms pilot to enhance the facilitation of trade. They tested the exchange of electronic data at the Porubne-Siret border crossing point during 19-26 June 2023. The successful cooperation was closely supported by the EU4Digital Facility, the EU Advisory Mission (EUAM) and the Directorate General Taxation and Customs Union (DG TAXUD). EU4Digital organised a post-pilot conference on 7 July 2023 with all the parties, to conclude the pilot, discuss results and start planning the next steps.
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07/07/2023
Invitation to Ukrainian SMEs: apply for ITC-supported EU4Digital eCommerce training!
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ukraine are invited to apply for supported participation in the EU4Digital eCommerce consultations centre programme. Following the success of an initial collaboration between EU4Digital Facility and the International Trade Centre (ITC) to support these activities, the organisations are delighted to announce renewed cooperation. As a result, there is a new opportunity for 11 more Ukrainian companies to benefit from eCommerce training and consultations.
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28/06/2023
EU4Digital and DG NEAR visit Moldova: fostering digital development and innovation
To strengthen digital development and innovation in Moldova, representatives of the EU4Digital Facility and the Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR) visited the country on 14-16 June 2023. The visit provided an invaluable opportunity to engage with key stakeholders and explore initiatives that are advancing the Republic of Moldova’s digital landscape.
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