NAKO (Independent Anti-Corruption Commission)

Events / Defence Industry

4 November, 2022

By strengthening the Ukrainian army, South Korea will help prevent the use of nuclear weapons by Russia - Olena Tregub

The executive director of NAKO took part in a round table discussion in South Korea

25 September, 2022

South Korea must realize that Ukraine is winning the war with Russia - Olena Tregub

Executive Director Olena Tregub visited South Korea

12 January, 2022

NAKO and IDA discussed the reform of the defence industry of Ukraine

Olena Tregub held a meeting with a team of experts from the Institute for Defence Analyses (IDA) involved in the reform of the Ukrainian defence industry

24 December, 2021

Ukroboronprom follows the global trend of increasing transparency at state owned enterprises – NAKO

A recent report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) demonstrates that more and more state-owned enterprises around the world are increasing their publicity and transparency.

17 November, 2021

Defence industry reform is under close public scrutiny - Tregub

Civil society must be involved as much as possible in the transformation of Ukroboronprom.

22 September, 2021

Ukroboronprom will engage graduates from top western universities in its reform

On September 22, a workshop was devoted to the reform of Ukroboronprom and how the graduates of top western universities can pool together their efforts in developing Ukraine’s state defence industry sector

25 August, 2021

Tregub met with the representatives of the European Parliament

Developments in anti-corruption reforms within the defence and security sector were one of the key issues discussed

Olena Tregub discussed the reform in defence with the Ambassador of Canada

The main topics of the discussion included reform of Ukroboronprom, anti-corruption reforms within the Ministry of Defence and gender equality in the defence and security sector

Tregub partook in an anti-corruption roundtable with George Kent

Among the topics discussed - reform of the state defence industry and proper implementation of the Law on defence procurement

NATO supports Ukroboronprom's Reform: Conclusions of the Defence Industry Forum in Odessa

The participants discussed a prospective model for a reformed defence industry in Ukraine, including steps to turn it into an advanced, transparent, and efficient field capable of attracting foreign and domestic investments

Reform of Ukroboronprom discussed on a meeting with Gordon Davis

The issues of implementation of adopted laws in the defence and security sector were among the discussed topics

Civil Society Meets with Oleksandr Kornienko

In particular, they discussed the Draft Law №3822 on corporatization of Ukroboronprom member companies, which the Parliament may vote on in the coming weeks

It is impossible to invest in high technologies without corporatization - Pashchenko

On May 13, Ukrinform news agency hosted the round table “Restarting the state defence industry.”

Representatives of civil society, anti-corruption bodies and business met with the Secretary Blinken

Ukraine's progress in anti-corruption and good governance reforms is a direct condition of support for the United States.

Embassies of the USA, Great Britain and independent experts urge reforming Ukroboronprom in accordance with OECD standards

On March 26, Unian news agency hosted a briefing by the Independent Defence Anti-Corruption Committee (NAKO), “Corporate governance reform in Ukraine’s defence industry: from initiative to implementation.”

12 February, 2021

Defence Companies Index: Transparency International Calls for Ukroboronprom to Continue its Move to Anti-Corruption

Ukroboronrpom, the only Ukrainian company represented in DCI, earned a grade of E and scored 28 out of 110.

23 November, 2020

Parliamentary Committee or NDSC Suggested as Platforms to Resume Dialogue on Defence Industry Reform

An open and transparent dialogue between the Ministry of Strategic Industries and other key stakeholders including Ukroboronprom is needed to unpause the defence industry reform.

12 October, 2020

NAKO Calls for Reform of MOD State-Owned Enterprises

2016 was the last year when the consolidated report of 114 state-owned enterprises (SOE) of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) demonstrated any profit.

Panaiotidi: MIC Development Not Possible without OECD Standards

On June 11, NAKO Online Defence Talks welcomed key policymakers in Ukraine’s defence and security sector to discuss selected burning issues such as possible new defence industry ministry.

23 February, 2020

What Happened and Is Happening in the Defence Industry?

More than a year and a half has passed since adopting the plan to reform the defence industry. During this time, the President, Parliament, and Government changed. However, has the military-industrial complex of Ukraine changed?

31 January, 2020

Security and Defence Discussed at the Meeting with Secretary Pompeo

Reforms and anti-corruption, business and investment, the issue of the annexed Crimea discussed

9 December, 2019

Recent Developments in Defence and Security Sector Discussed at the High-Level Seminar

The current issues within the defence sector were openly discussed, along with the realistic ways to tackle the challenges.

29 August, 2019

TI Ukraine and NAKO Announced Key Priorities for the Parliament

NAKO together with Transparency International Ukraine announced the key priorities for the Parliament

Civil Society Presented the Anti-Corruption Strategy which Includes NAKOs Recommendations

Ukraine didn’t have the Anti-Corruption Strategy since 2017

Reforms and International Audit Confirmed as the Strategic Goals for Ukroboronprom

NAKO partook in the open part of the meeting of the renewed Supervisory Board of state-defence enterprise Ukroboronprom

Reforms in Defence Sector are Publicly Debated with the Top-Rated Parties

Defence sector reform, Ukraine’s European integration path and reintegration of Crimea and Donbas

Toronto Principles Presented at Ukraine Reform Conference

The Toronto Principles identify key reform targets for Ukraine for the next 5 years

NAKO 12 Quarterly: Committee Discussed Reforms with NDSC Secretary Danylyuk

The Committee shared with Mr Danylyuk its report on Reforming the System of the SDO

Corruption Schemes at Ukroboronprom Discussed with Expert Community

The need for increased transparency and accountability at Ukroboronprom was widely agreed upon

NAKO Secretary General Called for the Next President to Speed Up Reforms in Defence Sector

What had been done over the last 5 years was not enough to bring Ukraine’s defence sector closer to NATO standards

16 Presidential Candidates Shared Views on Fighting Corruption in Defence

Of the 44 registered candidates, only 16 responded

NAKO Held a Roundtable on the upcoming Presidential Elections and the Future of Defence Industry Governance

NAKO Committee Member Michel Yakovleff presented the results of a Questionnaire NAKO

NAKO 8: Quarterly Meeting Sets New Research & Advocacy Objectives in Defence & Security Sector

NAKO members strategized to deepen dialogue with Ukroboronprom on matters pertaining to the independent international audit

NAKO and Ukroboronprom Have Reestablished Dialogue on the International Audit of Ukroboronprom

NAKO and Ukroboronprom Have Reestablished Dialogue on the International Audit of Ukroboronprom

NAKO and Ukroboronprom Have Reestablished Dialogue on the International Audit of Ukroboronprom

NAKO met with management and the Supervisory Board of the state defence establishment Ukroboronprom to discuss further dialogue on the international audit