Preventing and combating corruption: weekly updates from Ukraine***
Progress in combating and preventing corruption is crucial for Ukraine's development as a democratic country and future EU member. Weekly we collect the most important updates: reforms, investigations, top news from anti-corruption bodies, digital tools to prevent corruption, surveys and reports, etc.
DIGEST №34
22-29 January 2025
- 58% of Ukrainians have a negative attitude to corruption, according to NACP study;
- Ukraine has prepared a report for the European Commission on the implementation of the Ukraine Facility program;
- Former customs officer from Lviv region is served suspicion notice of illicit enrichment by SBI based on NACP materials.
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DIGEST №33
15 - 21 January 2025
- HQCJ has announced the results of the practical assignment for candidates for the positions of judges of the HACC and the Court of Appeal.
- The DREAM digital platform for accountable recovery management has received legislative regulation.
- NACP in cooperation with the SBI, has seized a BMW car worth almost UAH 2.8 million from a tax official in Ivano-Frankivsk region.
- Romanian outlet Veridica exposed the falsehood behind the claim that "European leaders support corruption in Ukraine because they profit from it.
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DIGEST №32
8 - 14 January 2025
- A new composition of the Public Anti-Corruption Council under the Ministry of Defence has been elected.
- Ukraine passed a law to ensure transparency in the work of the parliament.
- In 2024, the SBI exposed 120 officials who illegally transported Ukrainians abroad to avoid military service.
- HACC announces verdicts in the case of energy sector abuse.
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DIGEST №31
- Medical and Social Expert Commissions (MSECs) have been abolished in Ukraine.
- Ministry of Defense of Ukraine approved the Anti-Corruption Program for 2025-2026.
- The Accounting Chamber audited the National Agency of Ukraine for Finding, Tracing and Management of Assets.
- In 2024, Ukraine sent a request for special confiscation of criminal assets to foreign authorities for the first time.
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DIGEST №30
18 - 24 December 2024
- Ukraine has received the seventh tranche of the IMF‘s $1.1 billion Extended Fund Facility.
- The Ministry of Defence has announced the election of a new composition of the Public Anti-Corruption Council.
- Ukraine has introduced uniform indicators for assessing the integrity and professional ethics of judges.
- In 2024, OECD recognized Ukraine's significant progress in anti-corruption reforms.
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DIGEST №29
11- 17 December 2024
- Ukraine has launched the largest ever selection of first instance judges.
- More than 1500 criminal proceedings have been registered in the three years of operation of eCase, a digital system for optimizing pre-trial investigations by anti-corruption agencies in Ukraine.
- The European Council assessed reforms and outlined priorities for ten partner countries, including Ukraine
- The High Anti-Corruption Court has issued a ruling in the case of land seizure by the National Agrarian Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
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DIGEST №28
4 - 10 December 2024
- The European Council greenlights a payment of close to €4.1 billion under the Ukraine Facility following the conditions and reforms, fulfilled by Ukraine.
- The OECD has defined Public Integrity Indicators for Ukraine.
- "Corruption remains in the country, but more and more cases are being brought to light and to trial," writes Transparency International.
- Nearly 90% of young people in Ukraine believe that corruption is unjustifiable and should not be tolerated.
- For the first time in Ukraine, anti-corruption authorities have exposed the head of a specialised court of general jurisdiction
- As 9th December marks International Anti-Corruption Day, Ukraine reflects on changes that have enhanced transparency in different sectors
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DIGEST № 27
27 November - 3 December 2024
- 34% of the SAP for 2023-2025 has been fully or partially implemented: NACP publishes results of quarterly monitoring.
- Ukraine has approved a state property policy.
- NACP has updated its recommendations on reducing corruption risks of medical and social examination under martial law.
- The Wall Street Journal reports on the “Danish model” of financing Ukrainian defense manufacturers, which reduces costs, delays, and corruption.
- A Russian disinformation agency launched a covert influence operation to sway public opinion against Ukraine.
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***This project was made possible by the United States Agency for International Development and the generous support of the American people through the Promoting Integrity in the Public Sector. Funding is also provided by the UK International Development from the UK government (FCDO). The contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID and the U.S.
