NAZK's 2025 Activity Report
In early 2026, Ukraine's National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NAZK) released a comprehensive review of its work for the previous year. The report, published in January-February 2026, details the agency's key outcomes across its core functions of policy formation, anti-corruption expertise, declaration verification, and oversight. This agency plays a central role in Ukraine's ongoing institutional reforms.
NAZK highlighted several priority areas for its operations in 2025. These included:
- shaping state anti-corruption policy;
- drafting a new Anti-Corruption Strategy for 2026-2030;
- conducting anti-corruption expert reviews;
- performing strategic analysis of corruption risks;
- promoting integrity within the defense and security sectors;
- extending its activities to local self-government bodies.
A significant operational focus was on verifying asset declarations. This involved full-scale audits, lifestyle monitoring, and checks for completeness. The agency also enforced deadlines for declaration submission and conducted special checks on public officials. Other critical tasks involved managing conflicts of interest, reviewing anti-corruption systems within state bodies, and overseeing the financing of political parties.
Further efforts were directed at developing whistleblower protections, regulating lobbying, operating a public Contact Center and advisory departments. NAZK also prioritized the development and launch of new registries and ensuring information security. These diverse activities underscore the agency's broad commitment to combating corruption and fostering integrity across Ukrainian institutions.
The Significance of NAZK's Work
The 2025 results demonstrate a marked intensification of Ukraine's efforts to prevent corruption, a crucial factor for its European integration ambitions. The drafting of a new multi-year Anti-Corruption Strategy and the heightened focus on declaration monitoring highlight NAZK's drive to enhance transparency and accountability within state institutions. Such progress is vital for strengthening public trust in government and improving the nation's investment climate as it continues its reform path.