Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Strategy Unveiled: A Roadmap to 2030

A New Era in Ukraine’s Fight Against Corruption

According to НАЗК: 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.