Side Event at LMF 2026: Joint Initiative by NACP and UNDP

Details on the LMF 2026 Side Event

According to НАЗК: The National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine are co-hosting a side event at the LMF 2026 conference. Scheduled for May 14, 2026, from 12:30 to 14:15, this session is free to attend. Registration closes at 18:00 on May 11, 2026. Please note that signing up for this side event is separate from registering for the main LMF 2026 conference. A registration link is available for interested participants.

Speakers and Discussion Topics

Confirmed speakers include prominent experts such as:

• Viktor Pavlushchyk, Head of the NACP
• Christoforos Politis, Deputy Permanent Representative of UNDP in Ukraine
• Valeriy Chaly, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Chairman of the Board of the Ukrainian Crisis Media Center
• Oleh Biletskyi, TV and radio journalist, host of Radio NV
• Oksana Kopiychuk, Legal Advisor at Transparency International Ukraine

The key topics to be addressed during the side event include:

• Corruption through the lens of analytical research and sociology
• Strategies for shifting the narrative around pervasive corruption in Ukraine
• Identifying information and analytical resources that can serve as data sources on Ukraine's anti-corruption achievements

The event will be conducted in Ukrainian, with simultaneous interpretation available for English-speaking attendees. A live stream will be accessible in both Ukrainian and English. For further details, please refer to the event program. Financial support for organizing this event is provided by the Government of Japan.

This side event, organized by the NACP and UNDP, serves as a critical platform for discussing anti-corruption efforts in Ukraine, highlighting the country's commitment to tackling corruption. Examining analytical studies and sociological data on corruption could play a key role in shaping a new narrative and enhancing Ukraine's international reputation.

The involvement of international experts and backing from the Japanese Government underscore the global seriousness of addressing this issue.

As the NACP and UNDP prepare for the side event at LMF 2026, it is essential to reflect on recent findings regarding corruption in Ukraine. The 2025 study on corruption unveiled by the NACP and OSCE reveals critical insights that will likely inform discussions at the event. Understanding these key takeaways can enhance the dialogue on anti-corruption strategies and their effectiveness.