NAKO (Independent Anti-Corruption Commission)

Events / Good governance

9 December, 2021

Index of integrity in defence governance

Ukraine is again in the group with a high risk of corruption.

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

How to Make Medical Procurement More Efficient? NAKO Provides Recommendations

In May 2020, the Medical Forces Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine purchased 2.5 million medical masks and received UAH 1,0 worth of "kickback" for each mask they procured.

NAKO Presented a Research on Corruption in MoD's Real Estate

The presentation took place in the Verkhovna Rada's Committee on National Security, Defence, and Intelligence.

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.

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.

26 September, 2019

NAKO presented anti-corruption agenda within the defence and security sector

On September 26 in Kyiv a conference took place where experts and government officials presented more than 100 anti-corruption actions needed to mitigate large sectoral corruption schemes

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

Toronto Principles Presented at Ukraine Reform Conference

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

The Progress of Eastern Partnership Discussed in the Hague

Dr. Lada Roslycky joined the discussion of the Eastern Partnership at the Humanity House organized by the Dutch party D66

Corruption Schemes at Ukroboronprom Discussed with Expert Community

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

Yemchura Lectured on State and Civil Society in Fighting Corruption

Yemchura explained the efficiency and benefits of cooperation between the state and civil society sectors

16 Presidential Candidates Shared Views on Fighting Corruption in Defence

Of the 44 registered candidates, only 16 responded

NAKO 11 Quarterly: Questionnaire Results Presented to the Committee

Еhey discussed the pending release of NAKOs upcoming research products, the corruption scandal surrounding the state-owned enterprise Ukroboronprom and the results of the Presidential Questionnaire

7 December, 2018

NAKO 10 Quarterly: Research on MoD Real Estate Presented to the Committee

Corruption schemes within Ukraine’s defence housing and real estate sector were deliberated in relation to the upcoming release of NAKOs research into the subject

Resolving a Defence Housing Queue of 47-thousand Servicemen, Women and their Families

Ukraine has the longest defence housing queue in the world

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

BITEC Initiative: NAKO Analyst Gave a Lecture on Corruption Risks in Defence Procurement

He indicated 6 red flags with remarkable examples which indicate corruptive risks in tendering process in defence and security sector

Effective Parliamentary Control Over Security Services Discussed at the Verkhovna Rada

The issue was brought up why there is no parliamentary control over the sector of security in Ukraine

29 September, 2017

TI Ukraine Has Signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Ministry of Defence

TI Ukraine and NAKO will provide expert assistance during the development and implementation of new anti-corruption policies at the Ministry of Defence