The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), during an event organised jointly with the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) and the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, presented the results of Ukraine’s assessment in the OECD Anti-Corruption and Integrity Outlook 2026 to representatives of international organisations, the diplomatic corps, government agencies, civil society, the expert community, and the media.
The review covers data from 37 member countries and 25 partner countries. It is based on data collected as part of the OECD Public Integrity Indicators and provides an analysis of anti-corruption strategies, lobbying frameworks, conflicts of interest, political finance, and transparency of public information. The document also presents new assessments of integrity mechanisms in the judicial and disciplinary systems, as well as approaches to managing corruption risks in public procurement.
“A little over a year ago, the OECD presented the Integrity Review for Ukraine for the first time. Today, analysing the results of the new report, we can see the significant progress Ukraine has made during this period. I thank everyone who made this progress possible, in particular, Ukrainian state institutions for their professionalism, dedication, and readiness to consistently advance reforms,” - noted Janos Bertok, Deputy Director of the OECD Public Governance Directorate.
The methodology of the indicators and the main findings of the Outlook were presented by Elena Konceviciute, Head of Anti-Corruption, Integrity and Open Government Division of the OECD Public Governance Directorate. She explained the approaches to evaluation and the practical significance of the results achieved for each of the evaluated areas.
The Review is based on the Public Integrity Indicators (PII)—an OECD tool that assesses the effectiveness of public policies and institutional mechanisms aimed at preventing corruption and ensuring integrity. The PIIs are based on verified data and allow for an objective assessment of how effectively institutions are functioning, which mechanisms are already in place, and which require further improvement. The Indicators serve as both an assessment tool and a practical foundation for public policy development, monitoring reforms, and enabling their independent evaluation by civil society.
NACP Head Viktor Pavlushchyk noted that the results of the OECD evaluation confirm the effectiveness of Ukraine's comprehensive approach to shaping an integrity system and, at the same time, outline the directions for further work.
“Ukraine received some of the best scores among the participating countries of the study in most areas. It is particularly telling that by a number of criteria, our country demonstrated results that exceed the average indicators of OECD member countries. This indicates that over recent years, we have managed to create a modern integrity architecture based on a strategic approach, digital solutions, transparency, and accountability. The OECD assessments specifically confirm the high quality of Ukraine’s anti-corruption policy design and the proper level of implementation of the integrity governance standards of developed countries. At the same time, the next stage must be the further strengthening of the practical implementation of these standards, the formation of a culture of integrity, and the introduction of the 'integrity by default' principle, where integrity becomes an integral part of the daily work of state institutions. The new Anti-Corruption Strategy for 2026–2030 will be aimed precisely at this,” – Viktor Pavlushchyk stated.
The importance of this systemic progress for state-building and the fulfilment of Ukraine's international obligations was emphasised by Taras Kachka, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration.
“Our goal is to join the European Union as a strong and competitive member that is fully trusted. This is also crucial for Ukraine’s successful reconstruction and for attracting international investors. This is impossible without building a modern system of governance based on transparency, accountability, and trust. Therefore, Ukraine is consistently implementing the recommendations of the EU and the OECD, supporting decisions that strengthen the independence and effectiveness of the judiciary, and implementing a comprehensive anti-corruption policy. The public integrity indicators presented today help us move from subjective assessments to measurable results. The report shows that Ukraine exceeds the OECD average in almost all assessed areas. “It is important for us to work with data rather than impressions, because it is precisely an objective assessment that allows us to see progress, identify reform priorities, and strengthen trust in state institutions,” emphasised Taras Kachka, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, during his speech.
The Ambassador of the European Union to Ukraine, Katarína Mathernová, emphasised that the results of the OECD evaluation confirm the importance of a systemic approach to building integrity, especially in the context of Ukraine's European integration.
“We are grateful to the OECD for reminding us that the international community often tends to focus on punishment. At the same time, the real work lies in building institutions, systems, and rules that are sustainable and predictable. Without this, it is impossible to gain the trust of citizens and investors. Ukraine is carrying out these deep institutional reforms in the conditions of a full-scale war, and this makes its achievements even more remarkable,” noted Katarína Mathernová.
Participants also focused on issues of integrity as one of the key factors in the resilience of state institutions, economic development, national recovery, and strengthening citizens’ trust in the government, as well as on the role of measurable data in shaping public policy, assessing the progress of reforms, and communicating results that often go unnoticed by the public.
During the discussion, it was emphasised that Ukraine’s achievements were made possible by the collaboration between government institutions, civil society, and international partners. At the same time, further strengthening of the integrity system requires the development of institutional capacity, the improvement of accountability mechanisms, and the consistent implementation of reforms that have already been adopted.
Reference. The OECD Anti-Corruption and Integrity Outlook 2026 covers 37 member countries and 25 partner countries, including Ukraine. The document is based on the Public Integrity Indicators and evaluates both the quality of regulatory frameworks and the practical implementation of integrity standards. According to the evaluation results, Ukraine demonstrated indicators that exceed the average values of OECD member countries in almost all areas.
- Strategic framework: Ukraine meets 73% of the regulatory framework criteria and 80% of the implementation criteria.; OECD averages are 38% and 32%, respectively.
- Lobbying: Ukraine is one of the leaders alongside Canada, France, and Estonia. Regulation – 80%, practice – 89%.
- Conflict of interest: 100% of criteria regarding the regulatory framework and 67% in practice (OECD – 80% and 45%).
- Political finance: Full compliance with regulatory criteria (100%) and 71% of criteria regarding implementation (OECD – 76% and 58%).
- Integrity of the judiciary: 97% of standards regarding the regulatory and legal framework and 92% regarding practice (OECD – 66% and 45%).
- Integrity of prosecution authorities: 69% compliance in the area of regulation and 79% regarding implementation (OECD – 66% and 52%).
- Disciplinary liability system for civil servants: Ukraine meets 92% of the criteria regarding the regulatory and legal framework and 33% regarding practice (OECD – 66% and 22%).
Ukraine became one of the first non-OECD member states to join the Public Integrity Indicators initiative. In March 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine also officially submitted a request to the OECD to adhere to the OECD Council Recommendation on Public Integrity, which was initiated by the NACP.
