Research materials, toolkits and other documents developed by our programmes in Ukraine:
Programme Materials
Dnipro Cultural Mapping (2025)
The report presents the findings of a comprehensive study of the city's cultural landscape, conducted by the NGO ‘Kultura Medialna’ in 2025. The project was initiated in response to the challenges posed by the full-scale war and the urgent need for a systematic approach to urban development. The report includes an analysis of municipal cultural institutions and the results of a survey among residents regarding their current cultural needs. The publication offers strategic recommendations for transforming municipal cultural spaces into modern creative hubs and for developing a resilient cultural strategy for Dnipro.
The project was supported by the British Council’s Creative Economy Development Grants programme.
Professional Ethics in Ukrainian Design (2025)
Supported by the British Council, the Design for Ukraine team has explored the state of professional ethics within the Ukrainian design sector. This report analyses the ethical challenges encountered in daily practice, complex decision-making, and the gaps in industry-wide standards. Drawing on surveys, interviews, and expert insights, the publication provides a foundation for vital dialogue on professional responsibility and the maturity of the design community. It serves as a key resource for designers, art directors, and educational institutions alike.
This project was supported by the British Council’s Creative Economy Development Grants programme.
The Human Resources Landscape of the Ukrainian Book Market
Conducted by Chytomo in partnership with CAT-UA, this study explores the profound transformations within the book publishing sector caused by the war. The report focuses on critical industry challenges, including the professional ‘brain drain’, shifting career priorities, and intensifying competition for talent both within and beyond the publishing market. It offers a strategic overview of how the book sector is adapting to current realities and identifies the drivers that will be essential for its future recovery.
The project was supported by the British Council’s Creative Economy Development Grants programme.
UZHODA: Standard Contract Templates for Designers and Illustrators
The ‘UZHODA’ project is designed to strengthen the Ukrainian creative community’s expertise in intellectual property and contractual relations. This initiative provides a comprehensive Guide and standard contract templates tailored to the industry's specific needs, including revision rounds, payment terms, and intellectual property rights.
The project was supported by the British Council’s Creative Economy Development Grants programme.
Copyright and Creative Industries in Ukraine (2023)
This report focuses on copyright, primarily in the audio and audiovisual sectors of the creative industries. The author of the document is the UK-based consulting company Counterculture LLP. The document contains recommendations that can be taken into account when developing approaches and measures for other sectors of the cultural and creative industries in Ukraine.
Entrepreneurship education in creative industries in Ukraine
This report gives a general overview of the creative industries education in Ukraine and recommendations on measures to help creative industries education recover and develop after the war in the short-, mid-and long-term perspective.
Publishing in Ukraine: a review of the sector
This report provides a summary of the Ukrainian publishing sector research initiated by the British Council Ukraine with Ukrainian Book Institute support.
Catalogue of enterprise teaching formats
The catalogue of the enterprise education formats implemented by the UK-UA partnerships of the Creative Spark programme.
