A New Era in Ukraine’s Fight Against Corruption
At the Integrity Matters conference, Deputy Head of the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) Serhii Hupiak outlined a major shift in Ukraine's anti-corruption approach over the past 10 to 15 years. The transformation rests on four key pillars:
- establishment of dedicated institutions
- digitalization of processes
- strengthened financial oversight
- educational initiatives
Hupiak also introduced the country's Anti-Corruption Strategy, covering the 2026–2030 period. He emphasized that the plan marks a transition toward a preventive model of anti-corruption policy, moving from reactive measures to proactive safeguards.
Core Components of the New Policy Model
Key elements of this framework include NACP’s digital tools, risk-assessment analytics, and educational programs designed to foster a culture of integrity. Notably, the Study NACP platform serves as an educational resource for both public and private sectors. Hupiak stressed that compliance systems are a practical risk-management tool, enabling organizations to identify vulnerabilities early, prevent violations, and ensure transparent governance.
It is worth noting that anti-corruption requirements are a cross-cutting element of Ukraine’s European integration process. Anti-corruption mainstreaming involves embedding corruption prevention principles across all EU negotiation clusters. The strategy pursues two interconnected goals:
- enhancing the effectiveness of the anti-corruption system
- minimizing corruption risks
Fostering integrity and compliance is integral to Ukraine’s EU integration path and its alignment with OECD standards.
The Integrity Matters conference was organized by the All-Ukrainian Integrity and Compliance Network with support from Transparency International Ukraine, Norway, and the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative (EUACI). Attendees included representatives from government agencies, businesses, international organizations, civil society, and expert communities.
The anti-corruption strategy presented at the conference underscores the importance of Ukraine adapting to international standards in combating corruption—a critical factor for deeper integration with the European Union.
Serhii Hupiak
The rollout of new digital tools and educational programs is expected to not only boost transparency but also build a lasting culture of integrity across society. In turn, this could improve the investment climate and strengthen public trust in state institutions.
In light of the recent unveiling of Ukraine's Anti-Corruption Strategy, it is essential to consider the specific challenges identified within the existing legal framework. A recent report highlighted numerous corruption-prone elements embedded in Ukrainian laws and decrees, underscoring the need for comprehensive reforms to support the new strategy's objectives.