Non official translation:<\/p>\n
October 12, 2011
\u21162011-1014<\/p>\n
To the President of Ukraine Copy to: Head of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Concerning the update of the Energy Open appeal<\/p>\n Dear Victor Fedorovych!<\/p>\n Under the Economic Reform Program for 2010-2014 “Wealthy society, competitive economics, effective state”, order of the President of Ukraine from 22.08.2011 to prevent the negative consequences for Ukraine’s economy of a significant increase of imported natural gas prices, decrees of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine from 16.10.2010 \u2116 56047\/25\/1-10 and from 15.02.2011 \u2116 7805\/0\/1-11 an update of an Energy Strategy of Ukraine until 2030 (hereinafter the Energy Strategy) is foreseen. The leading think tanks, NGOs and independent experts are concerned about closed and non transparent update of this socially important document and request that you take the necessary measures to secure proper cooperation with the civil society on strategic government decisions.<\/p>\n The Energy Strategy is one of the main documents of the country, as it has a direct impact on the competitiveness of the state, national security, its international image and all sectors of the economy. The impact of energy on the environment (both in local and global scales), health and welfare, quality of life in the country and of each individual citizen is among crucial ones. According to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Decree, dated November 3, 2010 \u2116 996 and Regulation of the Directive 2003\/35\/EC, to exercise the rights and freedoms, please ensure the participation of citizens and their associations in the discussion of the Energy Strategy through consultation with a wide range of NGOs and independent experts.<\/p>\n The citizens\u2019 participation in decision making related to socio-economic development is one of the main features of the rule of law, sustainable civil society and is a basic European principle for citizens to execute their rights in the implementation of public policy.<\/p>\n Taking into account all of the above, please:<\/p>\n – Unveil the main developer, performers, consultants and composition of working groups, which work on sector proposals to the updated Energy Strategy draft;<\/p>\n – Guarantee the participation of NGOs and independent experts in the Energy Strategy update by including them into the working groups;<\/p>\n – Publish all the proposals that have been received as well as those to be delivered to the Energy Strategy draft;<\/p>\n – Introduce a public discussion of proposals to the Energy Strategy draft at round tables with NGOs and independent experts\u2019 participation.<\/p>\n On your decision, please inform.<\/p>\n Sincerely,<\/p>\n Dave Young Rostyslav Pavlenko Lyubov Akulenko Olga Kosharna Ivan Nadein Vira Nanivska Andriy Martyniuk Georgiy Geletukha Yuriy Urbansky Mykhailo Gonchar Kyrylo Savin Svyatoslav Pavlyuk The appeal is also supported by:<\/p>\n Oleksiy Hmara Victoria Humeniuk Victor Zamyatin Vladimir Yermolenko Vyacheslav Budenko Igor Studennikov Igor Todorov Volodymyr Gorbach Alexander Mahl\u2019ona Anna Golubovska-Onisimova Olena Kravchenko Oleg Rubel Download the copy of original document<\/a><\/p>\n The official answer from Head of the Committee on Fuel and Energy Complex, Nuclear Policy and Nuclear Safety of Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Mykola Martynenko (in Ukrainian)<\/a><\/p>\n The official answer from Deputy Minister of Energy and Coal Industry of Ukraine, Sergiy Chekh (in Ukrainian)<\/a><\/p>\n The official answer from the first Deputy Head of Administration of the President, Iryna Akimova (in Ukrainian)<\/a><\/p>\n Non official translation:<\/p>\n October 12, 2011 To the President of Ukraine Copy to: Head of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Concerning the update of the Energy Open appeal<\/p>\n Dear Victor Fedorovych!<\/p>\n Under the Economic Reform Program for 2010-2014 “Wealthy society, competitive economics, effective state”, order of the President of Ukraine from 22.08.2011 to prevent the negative consequences for Ukraine’s economy of a significant increase of imported natural gas prices, decrees of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine from 16.10.2010 \u2116 56047\/25\/1-10 and from 15.02.2011 \u2116 7805\/0\/1-11 an update of an Energy Strategy of Ukraine until 2030 (hereinafter the Energy Strategy) is foreseen. The leading think tanks, NGOs and independent experts are concerned about closed and non transparent update of this socially important document and request that you take the necessary measures to secure proper cooperation with the civil society on strategic government decisions.<\/p>\n The Energy Strategy is one of the main documents of the country, as it has a direct impact on the competitiveness of the state, national security, its international image and all sectors of the economy. The impact of energy on the environment (both in local and global scales), health and welfare, quality of life in the country and of each individual citizen is among crucial ones. According to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Decree, dated November 3, 2010 \u2116 996 and Regulation of the Directive 2003\/35\/EC, to exercise the rights and freedoms, please ensure the participation of citizens and their associations in the discussion of the Energy Strategy through consultation with a wide range of NGOs and independent experts.<\/p>\n The citizens\u2019 participation in decision making related to socio-economic development is one of the main features of the rule of law, sustainable civil society and is a basic European principle for citizens to execute their rights in the implementation of public policy.<\/p>\n Taking into account all of the above, please:<\/p>\n – Unveil the main developer, performers, consultants and composition of working groups, which work on sector proposals to the updated Energy Strategy draft;<\/p>\n – Guarantee the participation of NGOs and independent experts in the Energy Strategy update by including them into the working groups;<\/p>\n – Publish all the proposals that have been received as well as those to be delivered to the Energy Strategy draft;<\/p>\n – Introduce a public discussion of proposals to the Energy Strategy draft at round tables with NGOs and independent experts\u2019 participation.<\/p>\n On your decision, please inform.<\/p>\n Sincerely,<\/p>\n Dave Young Rostyslav Pavlenko Lyubov Akulenko Olga Kosharna Ivan Nadein Vira Nanivska Andriy Martyniuk Georgiy Geletukha Yuriy Urbansky Mykhailo Gonchar Kyrylo Savin Svyatoslav Pavlyuk The appeal is also supported by:<\/p>\n Oleksiy Hmara Victoria Humeniuk Victor Zamyatin Vladimir Yermolenko Vyacheslav Budenko Igor Studennikov Igor Todorov Volodymyr Gorbach Alexander Mahl\u2019ona Anna Golubovska-Onisimova Olena Kravchenko Oleg Rubel Download the copy of original document<\/a><\/p>\n The official answer from Head of the Committee on Fuel and Energy Complex, Nuclear Policy and Nuclear Safety of Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Mykola Martynenko (in Ukrainian)<\/a><\/p>\n
Yanukovych V.F.<\/em><\/p>\n
Prime Minister of Ukraine
Azarov M.Y.<\/em><\/p>\n
Lytvyn V.M.<\/em><\/p>\n
Strategy of Ukraine until 2030<\/p>\n
Association “European-Ukrainian Energy Agency,” Chairman of the Board<\/p>\n
NGO “Dixi Group,” President<\/p>\n
Civic Expert Council, Secretary<\/p>\n
An expert on nuclear energy and fuel industry<\/p>\n
Committee of Ukraine’s energy independence, President<\/p>\n
International Centre for Policy Studies, Director<\/p>\n
MMHO “Ecoclub”, Chairman of the Board<\/p>\n
Scientific Engineering Centre “Biomass”, Director<\/p>\n
National Ecological Centre of Ukraine, Chairman<\/p>\n
Center “NOMOS”, Director of Energy Programs
Coordinator of the Association “Energy Transparency”<\/p>\n
Heinrich B\u00f6ll Foundation in Ukraine, Head of Delegation<\/p>\n
Foundation PAUCI, Deputy Director<\/p>\n
Creative association “TORO” – The Transparency International contact group in Ukraine, President<\/p>\n
NGO “Center UA”, Director of the European Program<\/p>\n
Independent Expert<\/p>\n
Internews-Ukraine, Director of European Projects<\/p>\n
International Diplomatic Mission of the People’s Diplomacy “European Ukraine”<\/p>\n
NGO “Center for Regional Studies” (Odessa), Executive Director<\/p>\n
Professor of International Relations and Foreign Policy of Donetsk National University<\/p>\n
Institute for Euro-Atlantic Cooperation, Political Analyst<\/p>\n
Association “New Horizons” (Drohobych), Director<\/p>\n
NGO “MAMA-86”, President<\/p>\n
ICO “Ecology – Law – Human” (Lviv), the Executive Director<\/p>\n
Ukrainian Ecological Academy of Sciences, the Black Sea Branch (Odessa), Deputy Director<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\u21162011-1014<\/p>\n
Yanukovych V.F.<\/em><\/p>\n
Prime Minister of Ukraine
Azarov M.Y.<\/em><\/p>\n
Lytvyn V.M.<\/em><\/p>\n
Strategy of Ukraine until 2030<\/p>\n
Association “European-Ukrainian Energy Agency,” Chairman of the Board<\/p>\n
NGO “Dixi Group,” President<\/p>\n
Civic Expert Council, Secretary<\/p>\n
An expert on nuclear energy and fuel industry<\/p>\n
Committee of Ukraine’s energy independence, President<\/p>\n
International Centre for Policy Studies, Director<\/p>\n
MMHO “Ecoclub”, Chairman of the Board<\/p>\n
Scientific Engineering Centre “Biomass”, Director<\/p>\n
National Ecological Centre of Ukraine, Chairman<\/p>\n
Center “NOMOS”, Director of Energy Programs
Coordinator of the Association “Energy Transparency”<\/p>\n
Heinrich B\u00f6ll Foundation in Ukraine, Head of Delegation<\/p>\n
Foundation PAUCI, Deputy Director<\/p>\n
Creative association “TORO” – The Transparency International contact group in Ukraine, President<\/p>\n
NGO “Center UA”, Director of the European Program<\/p>\n
Independent Expert<\/p>\n
Internews-Ukraine, Director of European Projects<\/p>\n
International Diplomatic Mission of the People’s Diplomacy “European Ukraine”<\/p>\n
NGO “Center for Regional Studies” (Odessa), Executive Director<\/p>\n
Professor of International Relations and Foreign Policy of Donetsk National University<\/p>\n
Institute for Euro-Atlantic Cooperation, Political Analyst<\/p>\n
Association “New Horizons” (Drohobych), Director<\/p>\n
NGO “MAMA-86”, President<\/p>\n
ICO “Ecology – Law – Human” (Lviv), the Executive Director<\/p>\n
Ukrainian Ecological Academy of Sciences, the Black Sea Branch (Odessa), Deputy Director<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"