Ukraine’s human capital and the foundations of recovery and long-term security

  • Fri, March 13, 2026 • 10:30 am ET
  • Atlantic Council Headquarters
  • 1400 L Street NW • Floor 11
  • Washington, DC, 20005

The Eurasia Center examines the importance of human capital and related support to Ukraine’s national security, economic recovery, democratic strength, and durable peace.

On Friday, March 13, at 10:30 a.m. ET, the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center will host an expert discussion on strengthening Ukraine’s human capital to help secure a durable peace.

As Ukraine defends its sovereignty from Russian aggression and plans for recovery and reconstruction, its most strategic asset is its people. Russia’s war has accelerated demographic pressures, disrupted education and social services, and created a new generation of veterans and others deeply affected by the conflict. Durable peace will require leveraging Ukraine’s resilience, digital innovation, and civil society leadership to expand economic opportunities, support education, and reintegrate veterans.

This expert panel will examine why human capital is essential to Ukraine’s national security, economic recovery, and democratic future.

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Speakers

Oksana Nechyporenko
Nonresident Senior Fellow, Eurasia Center,
Atlantic Council

Daria Zarivna
Former Advisor on Communications to the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine;
Pritzker Fellow,
The University of Chicago Institute of Politics

Moderated by

Shelby Magid
Deputy Director, Eurasia Center,
Atlantic Council

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