Ukraine has made remarkable progress in reducing its fiscal deficit and public debt, positioning the economy for strong growth. But, as it is often the case in post-Soviet states, the old-school clientelem could quickly smother the promise of prosperity.
Ukraine’s capital abounds with signs of hope and anarchy. The country has experienced an impressive economic turnaround, but corruption remains rife. President Petro Poroshenko’s administration has stabilized public finances, but failed to rein in clientelism.
