As part of the joint project “Support for the Development of Effective Tools to Prevent Corruption and Strengthen Anti-Corruption Compliance in Ukraine,” the leadership of the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) met with a delegation from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), headed by Petr Mareš, the OSCE Chairperson in Office’s Special Representative – Project Coordinator in Ukraine.
“Ukraine has a unique experience in building an anti-corruption infrastructure even under the conditions of a full-scale war. Despite extraordinary challenges, the state not only maintains but actively strengthens its capacity to combat corruption at all levels. International partners’ support, particularly from the OSCE, plays a significant role in this process. Today, Ukraine needs support to implement key anti-corruption priorities, such as the implementation of the current Anti-Corruption Strategy and the State Anti-Corruption Program (SACP), the development of new strategic documents for 2026–2030, strengthening the institutional capacity of the NACP, enhancing whistleblower protection, and integrating a gender approach into anti-corruption policy,” said Viktor Pavlushchyk.
He also emphasized the importance of educational and awareness-raising work that helps foster societal intolerance towards corruption.
In turn, Petr Mareš assured that the OSCE will continue to be a reliable partner in building transparent, accountable, and democratic public governance in Ukraine. In particular, the project’s key initiatives include conducting a comprehensive analysis of the most critically important sectors: the judiciary, law enforcement agencies, the defense sector, customs, construction and reconstruction, subsoil management, the land sector and agriculture, healthcare, education and science, among others. The OSCE has already provided support for two analytical studies, which will be presented soon.
The project’s focus is also on shaping policies for whistleblower protection, including the development of training programs for law enforcement officers and civil servants, creating methodological materials based on international best practices, and strengthening the institutional capacity of the NACP in this area.
