Shaping Ukraine’s economy during the war — selected research for the URC2026

Ahead of the Ukraine Recovery Conference-2026, we’ve compiled the Centre for Economic Strategy’s most important research from the past year on a single page.

These materials offer international audiences a clearer understanding of the key developments in Ukraine’s economy.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact us at office@ces.org.ua.

Ukraine War Economy Tracker

A one-stop dashboard of over 20 key metrics — tracking everything from trade flows and currency shifts to energy use and jobs — to decode the wartime economy in real time.

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Ukrainian refugees after four years abroad

In the fifth wave of our study, we update our estimate of the number of Ukrainian refugees abroad, analyse the departure of young people aged 18–22, and examine the factors that shape their willingness to return to Ukraine.

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Map of Ukraine’s economic ties with EU countries

This page brings together analytical materials on Ukraine’s economic relations with EU countries, including data on trade, investment, and human capital. More country profiles will be added throughout the year.

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Building economic resilience for an uncertain future

This study examines how Ukraine can strengthen its economic resilience amid prolonged uncertainty, outlining policies and reforms needed to support sustainable growth, recovery, and long-term competitiveness.

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IFIs financing for Ukraine: how to make it faster and easier

This study explores how international financial institutions can deliver recovery financing to Ukraine faster and more effectively, identifying key barriers and proposing reforms to speed up investment and support economic reconstruction.

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