Mission – to develop a transparent, efficient and fair system of public finance management in Ukraine
The goal is to analyze public finances and make them transparent, efficient and understandable for everyone
Vision – Ukrainian society in which public finances are used efficiently and fairly to improve the welfare of all citizens
We work to improve the quality of public resource management and ensure their optimal use through public control and promotion of democratic principles. To do this, we:
We strive to be as objective as possible in our work: it is based on verified data and facts. Our goal is to provide an independent assessment of public finances in order to formulate effective management decisions and reasonable recommendations.
We attach great importance to the transparency of public finances and the decision-making process for their allocation. We strive to disseminate information on budget expenditures among citizens and engage them in active participation in monitoring the effectiveness of public funds.
We care about the independence of our research and recommendations. They are based on verified data and objective criteria. We strive to ensure freedom of thought and research independence in all aspects of our work.
We understand the importance of innovation in fiscal management. We strive to introduce new approaches, methods and tools to improve the quality of public finance management and ensure optimal use of resources. That is why we are creating the Budget AI lab.
We believe that cooperation and partnership are key elements in achieving our goals. We cooperate with government agencies, local governments, academic institutions and civil society organizations to share experiences, create a platform for dialogue and jointly develop effective solutions.
We are a team of highly qualified experts with more than 15 years of experience in public finance, public administration, economic analytics and data science
Developed unique dashboards for monitoring reconstruction expenditures in Kyiv region and payment of salaries from the state budget
Our leader teaches at the most prestigious universities in the country - UCU and KSE, and enjoys the respect, authority, and trust of educators and experts
We cooperate and have established relations with leading international organizations: The World Bank, OECD, Open Budget Partnership (USA), Institute for Fiscal Studies and Democracy (Canada), International Renaissance Foundation, Eastern Europe Foundation, ISAR Ednannia (USAID) and others.
Our clients and partners: Parliamentary Committee on Budget, Accounting Chamber, Kyiv Regional Military Administration, Ministry of Finance, partner organizations, leading journalists
We talk about the complex world of finance in simple language
We do analytics based on:
We have an unblemished reputation
We are constantly transforming
We believe in the Victory of Ukraine
Our team brings together highly qualified professionals with in-depth knowledge and experience in the management and analysis of public finance, economics and other related fields. These are researchers, analysts, experts in public finance, financial management and political science who are well versed in the public administration system and are able to analyze complex processes. They have experience in conducting comprehensive research, evaluating the effectiveness of fiscal policy and developing strategic recommendations.
Chairman of the Board
Analyst
Communication manager
Chief Financial Officer
Data analyst
Data analyst
Adviser
Data analyst
Analyst
Data analyst
The Chairmain
Education
Master of International Economic Relations
Work experience
Viktor has experience in commercial organizations in the field of investment consulting and project management.
In 2014-2016, he was the chief expert of the Public Finance group of the Reanimation Package of Reforms.
2016 – 2019 – Head of the Financial and Economic Analysis Office in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
In 2019 – 2023 – Advisor to the Chairman of the Accounting Chamber
Since 2023 – Head of the Center for Fiscal Policy Research
Interests
Marathon running – organized the “Peace Run” (the best project of 2015, the team covered almost 10,000 km of continuous relay race within 45 days)
Motivational quote
“The mastery is in the details.”
Analyst
Education
Master’s degree in international economics
Work experience
Over 20 years of experience in various fields, including development, project management, government consulting, and analytics, Natalia has gained vast experience that she shares with our team.
Interests
Outside of work, Natalia is passionate about traveling, music, and literature.
Motivational quote
Never give up
Communicator
Education
Graduated from the Institute of Journalism of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Work experience
Natalia has worked as a reporter in the field, editor and sms specialist for the best news agencies in the country, and headed the press service at a government agency. She has recently joined our team and is trying to make sure that the important work of the Center is known to the public and that our experts are quoted by journalists.
Interests
She is fond of yoga, loves going to the theater (especially buffets), traveling, and spending time with Bublik (the cutest sneeze in the world).
Motivational quote
“There is so much grief in the world, people, be mutually beautiful!” – Lina Kostenko
Chief Financial Officer
Education
Graduated from Kyiv University of Trade and Economics with a degree in Accounting and Auditing.
Professional experience
Tetiana has 29 years of experience (she seems to know everything about numbers and even more!). She worked as a chief accountant at City Connect LLC, Kyiv Winery, and as a chief inspector at the state tax office.
In our team, she is responsible for maintaining financial statements and making sure that debits always match credits.
Interests
Outside of work, Tetiana enjoys traveling and cooking. She always has a few incredible stories from different parts of the world and can create a culinary masterpiece that you will want to frame.
Favorite quote
“There are three kinds of lies: bragging, lying, and… reporting”-
Data analyst
Education
Higher law degree, certification courses of UCU
Work experience
Natalia has many years of experience in various fields. In particular, she worked in the legal field, was engaged in marketing and started her own business. She is skilled at collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data. Natalia is an essential link in our team that creates a product that is useful for society.
Interests
Despite the fact that all her free time is spent studying (Python and English), Natalia does not forget to read, especially detective stories and thrillers.
Motivational quote
“If the captain’s task is to save the ship, it will never leave the port”
Data analyst
Interests
Public finance
Public administration
Volunteer advisor
Education
Ph.D. in Economics, Master’s in Taxation
Work Experience
Marina has worked in research institutions, international projects, and public service at the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (VRU).
From 2013 to 2019, she was a Research Fellow at the Research Institute of Fiscal Policy, University of the State Fiscal Service of Ukraine.
From 2017 to 2019, she served as a Senior Economic Analyst at the Office of Financial and Economic Analysis at the VRU.
Since 2019, she has been the Chief Consultant at the Secretariat of the Budget Committee of the VRU.
Interests
Marina dedicates a lot of time to self-development and enjoys cultivating flowers.
Motivational Quote
“Become a better version of yourself every day.”
Data analyst
Education
Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv with a degree in Analytical Chemistry.
Work experience
Before joining our team, Olha worked as a chemist at Yuria-Pharm for six years. Her main responsibilities included the development of medicinal products such as infusions, injections, and nasal sprays. Nowadays, several drugs she worked on can be found on the shelves of pharmacies.
At the Center for Fiscal Policy Research, Olya collects and analyzes data related to reconstruction in Ukraine, including information on reconstruction projects and their financing. Together with her colleagues, she transforms large amounts of diverse data into convenient formats for visualization and analysis.
Interests
In her spare time, Olya likes to read and go hiking, and is also fond of Easter egg painting.
Motivational quote
“Sooner or later, we all face a choice between what is right and what is easy.” – Albus Dumbledore
Analyst
Education
Student of the educational program “Public Management and Administration” at the Vadym Hetman Kyiv National Economic University
Work experience
Yulia gained her first professional experience in our team, where she works with recovery data. Yulia manually checks data and collects information that cannot be obtained automatically.
Interests
Being from Odesa region, Yulia cannot imagine her life without the sea. In her free time, she likes to draw and walk outdoors.
Motivational quote
“We are human only if we love very much” – Andrii Khlyvniuk
Data analyst
Education
Graduated from the Moldova State University with a degree in Journalism
Work experience
Ivan was born and raised in Chisinau. At the beginning of his journalistic career, he became actively interested in information technology and migrated to the IT field. He started as a tester. Later, he moved to Kyiv, as the IT industry was developing at a faster pace in Ukraine. He worked in various positions in both well-known and largest IT companies, such as Luxoft, levi9, and in product companies that developed IT solutions for the energy and healthcare sectors. At the Center for Fiscal Policy Research, Ivan is engaged in data collection, analysis, and visualization for various projects.
Interests
In his free time, Ivan is working on creating his own app that helps to manage the family budget and control expenses. He loves traveling and cooking for family and friends.
Motivational quote
“You need to work not 12 hours, but with your head,” Steve Jobs.