The head of the National Agency for Corruption Prevention, Viktor Pavlushchyk, emphasized at a meeting on the implementation of the recommendations of the Strategic Review of Ukraine's defense procurement system that key principles of successful implementation are accountability, integrity, and transparency.
He is confident that the joint work of the Coordination Group will successfully implement the recommendations of the Strategic Review, facilitating cooperation among various stakeholders and easing Ukraine's path to Euro-Atlantic integration.
“Such meetings aim to strengthen cooperation between civil society organizations, international partners, and government institutions to implement international standards in the security and defense sector and to adhere to NATO recommendations. Joint efforts always lead to better outcomes” - Viktor Pavlushchyk
Discussion of accountability and integrity issues
During the meeting, representatives of the defense sector and international partners discussed issues of accountability in the defense procurement system and the next steps for implementing NATO recommendations. They also discussed ways to enhance integrity in personnel policy and accountability in the defense procurement system.
- The event was attended by representatives of NATO headquarters, NATO Representation in Ukraine, the Center for Integrity in the Defense Sector (CIDS), the Center for Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF), the Embassy of the United Kingdom, and the European Union Representation in Ukraine.
The participants emphasized the importance of adhering to the principles of accountability, integrity, and transparency for the successful reform of the defense procurement system and its adaptation to international standards. The joint work of all parties is a guarantee of the successful development of the country in this direction.