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On November 10, the 1st International Forum Carpathian Global Dialogue 2026 “Effective Society Following the Guidelines of Bohdan Hawrylyshyn: From Ideas to Responsible Actions” was held at the Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University. The event was dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding Ukrainian thinker of world importance, Bohdan Hawrylyshyn, and the 10th anniversary of the university’s Department of International Economic Relations.
It is symbolic that the forum took place on World Science Day for Peace and Development, emphasising the importance of science, education, and international cooperation in shaping a peaceful and sustainable future.
The initiator of the annual international forum was the head of the Department of International Economic Relations, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor Liliya Mykhailyshyn. The concept of the event is based on the common values and strategic guidelines of Bohdan Hawrylyshyn’s intellectual heritage and the activities of the department – the development of human potential, responsible leadership, international partnership, and the transformation of knowledge into specific socially important actions.
At the same time, the forum was an opportunity to share the department’s ten-year journey, its scientific and educational achievements, and prospects for further international cooperation. Its launch aims to expand this activity’s international reach and continue Bohdan Hawrylyshyn’s intellectual legacy through educational, scientific, and public initiatives.
The grand opening brought together representatives of Bohdan Hawrylyshyn’s family, state and local government bodies, the academic community, international institutions, and the public sector.
The participants were addressed by Patricia Shmorhun-Havrylyshyn, a representative of Bohdan Havrylyshyn’s family, Ruslan Marcinkiv, Ivano-Frankivsk City Mayor, Vitaliy Shkromyda, a representative of the university administration, as well as Valentyna Yakubiv, Ihor Tsependa, Yulia Kyrychenko, Ella Libanova, Yaroslav Yatskiv, Volodymyr Antkiv, Valeriy Starchenko, Vitaliy Hdychynskyi, Vasyl Klymonchuk, Halyna Shevchuk, Oleksandr Zrayko, Ihor Hurak, and Liliya Mykhailyshyn.
The welcoming addresses of the partners emphasised the international dimension of the event: Jan van Zwiten (Netherlands Business Academy, the Netherlands); Larisa Dodu-Gugea (Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova); Stanislav Shmitka; and Dariusz Jurczak (Vistula Academy of Finance and Business, Poland).
Vasyl Kostytsky, Doctor of Law, Professor, and President of the International Ecological Academy, who moderated the forum’s grand opening, also addressed the audience with a welcoming speech.
The artistic atmosphere of the event was created by the Folk Amateur Ensemble “Korali” under the direction of Halyna Martynenko. The performance of Ukrainian musical works became a special highlight of the celebrations, combining academic dialogue with national cultural traditions.
The forum brought together representatives of science, education, business, government, public and charitable organisations, international partners, and student youth. The central topic of discussion was responsibility — personal, professional, and social — for Ukraine’s future.
The discussions were given special meaning by the appeal to Bohdan Hawrylyshyn’s intellectual legacy, his life path, and family memory. His guiding principles became the basis for a conversation about responsible leadership, humanitarian solidarity, international partnership, human potential development and the restoration of Ukraine.
The forum featured five thematic panels covering various aspects of building an effective society. The discussions were attended by scientists, practitioners, representatives of the Ukrainian Red Cross, Plast, Move Ukraine, and Ukrainian and foreign universities.
The panel discussions were moderated by:
- Vasyl Kostytskyi — “Bohdan Hawrylyshyn: Life Path, Family Memory, and Intellectual Heritage of a Global Scale”;
- Volodymyr Fedorak — “From a responsible person to an effective society: leadership, humanitarian values, and civic solidarity”;
- Liliya Mykhailyshyn — “The Intellectual Legacy of Bohdan Hawrylyshyn and 10 Years of the Department of International Economic Relations: Common Values, Strategic Guidelines, and Responsible Actions”;
- Svitlana Kalinina — “Effective society in the context of global transformations: human capital, international partnership, democracy in public management, responsible business and sustainable development”;
- Darya Kozhokaru — “Youth as the Creator of the Future: From Bohdan Hawrylyshyn’s Ideas to Responsible Actions.”
The youth component occupied an important place in the program – the presentation of student research, initiatives and ideas for social change. The forum participants had the opportunity to present their visions for Ukraine’s future and discuss the role of the younger generation in building a responsible and effective society.
For the Department of International Economic Relations, the tenth anniversary was a chance to reflect on the path we’ve taken and to set new strategic directions: training competitive, responsible specialists; expanding international ties; developing scientific activities; and implementing joint educational and social projects.
The solemn part of the forum was the awarding of its participants. They received certificates of participation. Scientific and pedagogical workers were awarded diplomas of academicians and corresponding members of the International Ecological Academy, diplomas of the Academy, as well as a jubilee coin of the National Bank of Ukraine depicting Bohdan Hawrylyshyn.
The students participating in the forum were presented with certificates from the university’s rector, Valentyna Yakubiv, the “Declaration of Human Responsibility,” and Bohdan Hawrylyshyn’s book “I Remain Ukrainian.” These publications and awards aim to serve as important guidelines for young people in personal growth, responsible leadership, and awareness of their role in shaping the state’s future.
The forum led to the launch of the Carpathian Global Dialogue, an annual international platform for interaction among science, education, business, government, and civil society. It will be a space for professional discussions, sharing experiences, building international partnerships, and developing practical approaches to building an effective society.
Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University expresses sincere gratitude to the family of Bohdan Hawrylyshyn, co-organisers, government representatives, international partners, moderators, scientists, students, and the National Amateur Ensemble “Korali” for their participation, support, and joint work.
Carpathian Global Dialogue is a space where Bohdan Hawrylyshyn’s intellectual legacy becomes the basis for new ideas, partnerships, and responsible actions for the future of Ukraine.
