1. Ukraine after the Presidential Election 2010: What democracy assistance is needed? Inna Pidluska For FRIDE Roundtable Assessing Democracy Assistance: The Case of Ukraine 14 October 2010 Kyiv, Ukraine

2. Ukraine 2010 and beyond: key trends political stability seen as essential condition for consolidation of democracy relative stability is fragile, as the underlying systemic causes of the instability have not been addressed clear separation of powers is missing proper system of checks and balances between and within the executive, legislative and judicial branches destroyed monopolisation of power by a single political force undermines democratic development legitimacy is replaced with legality

4. media and NGOs apprehensive of pressure and put on self-restrictions

5. imitation of engagement and participation is on the rise

6. new NGO law still not approved; legal environment remains NGO-unfriendly and prevents their institutional growth

7. political parties, the parliament and local self-governance see their roles reduced

10. New patterns of CSOs – Government – Business relations

11. Broad base beyond NGO sector needs to be built

12. Public demand for democracy and good governance should be developed

13. Democracy education is crucial

14. Enabling environment for citizens’ initiatives

16. Self-organization proceeds at a slow pace

17. Democracy and rights mean different things to different people

18. Growth in numbers does not translate into growth of impact

19. From “preaching to converts” to reaching out to wider communities and constituencies

20. Countering co-optation efforts by politicians and government

22. What kind of support is there for independent media?

23. What kind of support is needed?

24. New media: everyone can make his/her voice heard

26. What challenges to face? Help ensure access to information and transparency of public agencies Link development aid to performance on democracy Support work on a new NGO law Support independent policy research Support demand for a strong role and accountability of the ombudsperson Maintain focus on human rights Help put in place a system of free legal aid Support the young generation of CSO leaders

27. What prospects for democracy assistance in Ukraine? Re-thinking and moving on are necessary Use bilateral mechanisms (e.g., Eastern Partnership, the future Association Agreement between EU and Ukraine) to engage civil society Conditionality: include demand for the observance of democratic standards and engagement, whenever possible, of civil society actors in programs delivered within development assistance efforts Help build capacity of NGOs to better represent citizen interests (advocacy, monitoring, citizens’ activism) Encourage development of networks and sharing between CSOs Work with domestic donors