MSPPU: Building bridges between Poland and Ukraine
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The International Association of Polish Entrepreneurs in Ukraine (Miedzynarodowe Stowarzyszenie Przedsiebiorcow Polskich na Ukrainie or MSPPU) has been engaged in nonprofit activity bringing together Polish, Ukrainian and international companies for 20 years. The main goal of the Association is to reinforce economic and cultural relations between Poland and Ukraine. Integration and cooperation are extremely important for two neighboring nations that share a common heritage and a common future.
relevant business issues. The experience of members active in Ukraine for many years is priceless for companies looking to start their commercial activity here. MSPPU activities are not limited to business. The Association also supports a number of public initiatives related to Polish heritage and local community issues. These initiatives include:
MSPPU consolidates legal entities representing diverse fields of activity: manufacturing, banking, insurance, legal, logistics, services providers, importers and exporters. Members include well-known companies such as Kredobank, PZU Group, Ideabank, Raben, LOT Polish Airlines, and others. The turnover of member companies exceeds half the total amount of Polish investment in Ukraine.
- Thanks to the Association and local community support, the following Polandrelated street names have appeared in Kyiv: Jana Pawla II, V. Kotarbinskoho, Y. Korchaka, Idzikowski Family
The Association is not only a platform where members support each other. It is also an effective tool for dialogue with Polish and Ukrainian governmental institutions. Through participation in international events, MSPPU seeks to positively influence the investment climate in Ukraine and create a comfortable environment for members. The Association arranges economic missions along with regular training events and workshops on
- Organization of gatherings for children - Reconstruction of Polish historical monuments
- Participation in reconstruction of astronomical observatory on Pip Ivan mountain - Improvement of Kyiv Fortress exhibition dedicated to Polish January 1863 Uprising These initiatives enhance the image of Polish entrepreneurs in Ukraine and help establish neighborly relations between our countries and peoples. Based on the principle “We are stronger together and can achieve more,� MSPPU invites all parties interested building friendly and efficient relations between Poland and Ukraine to join the Association.
Author: Piotr Ciarkowski, Head of the International Association of Polish Entrepreneurs in Ukraine