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1532. Citizens of Ukraine on Security: Personal, National, and its Elements - Survey 2 (2017)
- Author:
- Philipp H. Fluri and Oleksiy Melnyk
- Publication Date:
- 12-2017
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- Razumkov Centre
- Abstract:
- Results of a nationwide sociological survey conducted by the Razumkov Centre KYIV-2017 This publication presents the results of a nationwide sociological survey conducted by the Razumkov Centre’s Sociological Service in the framework of Ukraine’s security governance challenges monitoring project, implemented by the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF), jointly with Razumkov Centre, with support from the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The survey and the publication were made possible through financial support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
- Topic:
- Security, Civil Society, Sociology, Governance, and Survey
- Political Geography:
- Europe, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe
1533. Key Issues and Policy Recommendations, Conference 1
- Author:
- Philipp H. Fluri, Oleksiy Melnyk, and Nazli Yildirim
- Publication Date:
- 12-2017
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- Razumkov Centre
- Abstract:
- This publication offers the Key Issues and Policy Recommendations based on the results of the First International Conference “Monitoring Ukraine’s Security Governance Challenges: Status and Needs”. Conference One sought to examine and document challenges to the Ukrainian security sector, while explaining again the notion of the security sector governance and reform, along with such concepts as transparency and accountability, efficient and effective management, and the dangers posed to security by corruption.
- Topic:
- Security, Civil Society, Governance, Reform, Democracy, Media, Institutions, and Oversight
- Political Geography:
- Europe, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe
1534. Key Issues and Policy Recommendations, Conference 2
- Author:
- Philipp H. Fluri, Oleksiy Melnyk, and Nazli Yildirim
- Publication Date:
- 12-2017
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- Razumkov Centre
- Abstract:
- This publication offers the Key Issues and Policy Recommendations based on the results of the Second International Conference “Security Sector Governance: The Role of Democratic Institutions & International Best Practices”. Conference Two, following to the first conference recommendations, sought to examine current Ukraine’s security sector governance challenges by highlighting the role of democratic institutions and the international best practices.
- Topic:
- Security, Human Rights, Democracy, Legislation, Institutions, Judiciary, and Human Resources
- Political Geography:
- Europe and Ukraine
1535. Key Issues and Policy Recommendations, Conference 3
- Author:
- Philipp H. Fluri, Oleksiy Melnyk, and Nazli Yildirim
- Publication Date:
- 01-2017
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- Razumkov Centre
- Abstract:
- This publication offers the Key Issues and Policy Recommendations based on the results of the Third International Conference “Governance and Reform of State Security Services: Best Practices”. Conference Three – the third in a series of eight – focused exclusively on the SSU reform process; aiming to unpack the issues raised during the first two events: the SSU’s military status, pre-trial investigation powers and its oversight and accountability. Building on the findings and recommenda- tions of the previous conferences, this Conference aimed to identify current reform priorities, discuss relevant European good practices and assess capacity development needs for intelligence governance in Ukraine.
- Topic:
- Security, Intelligence, Legislation, Accountability, and Institutions
- Political Geography:
- Europe, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe
1536. Proceedings from the Second International Conference “Security Sector Governance: The Role of Democratic Institutions & International Best Practices”
- Author:
- Philipp H. Fluri and Oleksiy Melnyk
- Publication Date:
- 12-2017
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- Razumkov Centre
- Abstract:
- This publication offers the proceedings of the Conference II “Security Sector Governance: The Role of Democratic Institutions & International Best Practices”. Following the Conference I findings, participants elaborated current challenges related to the role of democratic institutions in the Ukrainian Security Sector Governance and worked out solutions based on possible accommodation of best international practices in Ukrainian realities. This publication offers presentations of the key speakers and the summaries of the Working Group discussions. General assessments, conclusions and proposals are those of the participants and do not necessarily coincide with the positions of DCAF, the Razumkov Centre or the official position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. Publication was made possible in the framework of the joint DCAF-Razumkov Centre Project “Monitoring Ukraine’s Security Governance Challenges” sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands.
- Topic:
- Security, Civil Society, Human Rights, International Organization, Governance, Media, Legislation, and Oversight
- Political Geography:
- Europe, Ukraine, and Global Focus
1537. What Lies Ahead? Korea's Long- and Short-Term Challenges
- Author:
- Edda Zoli
- Publication Date:
- 06-2017
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- Korea Economic Institute of America (KEI)
- Abstract:
- For decades Korea has had a remarkable track record of economic performance. But growth has now declined, and Korea may find it difficult to move quickly to the OECD income frontier. Moreover, Korea faces serious structural challenges, many of which will imply a further decline in potential growth. These include demographic shifts, export dependence, structural weakness and corporate vulnerabilities, and the labor market. With the economy facing major structural headwinds, a comprehensive set of measures are needed in a number of areas, including corporate restructuring, labor market reform, and productivity enhancement.
- Topic:
- Demographics, Labor Issues, Economy, and Economic growth
- Political Geography:
- South Korea and Korea
1538. Corporate Debt Market in Korea
- Author:
- Paul Moon Sub Choi
- Publication Date:
- 07-2017
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- Korea Economic Institute of America (KEI)
- Abstract:
- This report conducts an analysis of the corporate bond market in Korea and the changes in interest rates and term structure since the 1997 Asian financial crisis. The potential risks and solutions for stabilizing the corporate debt market are discussed. Corporate bonds not only play an important role in financing long-term corporate investments but also have a positive and persistent influence on enhancing the capital markets. Thus, the authorities in Korea have attempted to increase the proportion of corporate bonds, which is a means of direct financing, rather than bank loans. Implementing specific plans to stabilize the corporate debt market that are mentioned in this report are critical to sustaining the Korean capital markets as a means towards continued economic growth and prosperity.
- Topic:
- Debt, Markets, Financial Crisis, Economy, and Investment
- Political Geography:
- Asia, South Korea, and Korea
1539. Progress and Implications of the China-Korea FTA
- Author:
- Li Si-qi, Tu Xin-quan, and Liu Bin
- Publication Date:
- 07-2017
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- Korea Economic Institute of America (KEI)
- Abstract:
- The article focuses on the China-Korea FTA, analyzing the background of China-Korea bilateral economic relations, the characteristics of the China-Korea FTA and more importantly, the implications and future prospect of this free trade pact. So far, the China-Korea FTA is considered to be the most comprehensive compared with China's previous FTAs and may be the largest in trade terms among all the FTAs concluded by Korea and China, playing a positive role in advancing economic integration in the Asia-Pacific region. However, with lots of exceptions to tariff elimination and market access, as well as a 20-year transition period, the present version of the China-Korea FTA is far from the best in terms of the depth of liberalization and the scope of obligations on trade and investment rules. The recent bilateral diplomatic tensions due to the decision of deploying the THAAD missile system by the Korean government may also jeopardize bilateral economic ties between China and Korea, and further increase uncertainties of the China-Korea FTA. It remains to be seen whether the Chinese and Korean governments will handle this issue smoothly under the present sensitive political atmosphere and achieve substantial progress in follow-up FTA negotiations on services and investment.
- Topic:
- Diplomacy, Economics, Bilateral Relations, and Regional Integration
- Political Geography:
- China, Asia, South Korea, and Korea
1540. Korea's Economic Relations with Japan
- Author:
- Kim Gyu-Pan
- Publication Date:
- 07-2017
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- Korea Economic Institute of America (KEI)
- Abstract:
- Korea's economic relations with Japan, which were re-established as a result of the diplomatic normalization between the two countries in 1965, have transformed from dependent to interdependent. The extraordinary economic growth that Korea accomplished during the post-war period was largely due to intermediate goods imported from Japan, and technical cooperation and joint ventures with Japanese enterprises. However, in the 21st century, the dependence of Korean firms on Japanese technology has somewhat declined as global enterprises have appeared in Korea. In contrast to the post-war economic boom, Japanese companies now prefer to cooperate with their Korean counterparts, resulting in joint business ventures between Korean and Japanese firms being continuously developed. This reversal in the economic ties between Korea and Japan can be attributed to several reasons including: the rise of China; Japan's two lost decades; and Korea's push for domestic structural reform as well as economic globalization after the Asian Currency Crisis of 1997. Nonetheless, the issue of Korea's trade imbalance with Japan, which was established during the post-war period, still remains thereby serving as a serious impediment to FTA negotiations between Korea and Japan as well as Korea's TPP negotiations.
- Topic:
- Economics, History, Bilateral Relations, and Trade
- Political Geography:
- Japan, Asia, South Korea, and Korea