Professional Integration HUB

• TOPIC: The Role of the Diaspora in Ukraine’s European Integration
• SPEAKER: Dr. Violeta Moskalu, founder of the Global Ukraine foundation and fintech platform, which launched the first neobank for the Ukrainian diaspora in Europe.

Violeta is a lecturer at the University of Lorraine in France and the academic coordinator of the Franco-Ukrainian bachelor’s program in international management and trade. She also serves as the president of the Franco-Ukrainian public organization “Exchanges Lorraine-Ukraine.”

• DATE: February 4, 2025
• TIME: 17.00 – 18.30
• FORMAT: Online

Key talking points:

1. The role of the diaspora in Ukraine’s development, transformation, and rebuilding

• The diaspora as a strategic resource for Ukraine’s development during critical moments in its history
• Examples of the diaspora’s impact on international lobbying, humanitarian aid, and support for reforms
• Integration of the Ukrainian diaspora into global economic, political, and cultural processes

2. The intellectual capital of the diaspora as a driver of transformational processes

• A think tank for exchanging knowledge, ideas, and best practices
• Support for reforms through expert consultations, projects, and educational programs
• Technology transfer, innovations, and managerial expertise

3. The financial capital of the diaspora as a source of economic development

• Remittances as a stable source of funding for households and small businesses
• Investment potential for creating enterprises, startups, and financing infrastructure projects
• The launch of the Global Ukraine fintech platform as an example of simplifying financial operations for the diaspora

4. Experience in diaspora development

• Implementation of international projects, including leadership and entrepreneurship support programs for the Ukrainian diaspora
• Establishing a network of experts and mentors to work with youth and local communities in Ukraine
• Initiatives to foster partnerships between Ukrainian communities abroad and local authorities in Ukraine

5. Conclusion: The diaspora as a strategic partner for Ukraine

• Mobilizing the diaspora’s intellectual and financial capital to support reforms and the country’s reconstruction
• Strengthening cooperation between the public sector, private business, and civil society
• A call for further development of mechanisms to integrate the diaspora into Ukraine’s development processes

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