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September 20, 2023
Problems that Remain in E-Declaration
Can we assume that there is a happy ending? Unfortunately, the ending is only partially happy. Before that, parliamentarians adopted a number of quite dubious…

September 19, 2023
Rebuilding Kharkiv Oblast: Companies to Receive Orders
The DOZORRO project has found that UAH 188 mln is planned to be given to companies connected with the city executive committee.

September 18, 2023
Things Are not that Bad. Even in Terms of Courts
A few thoughts on the results of the OGP Summit, which took place in Tallinn last week.

September 14, 2023
Imprisonments, fines, or correctional labor. Should there be a discretion in plea agreements?
The disproportionality of the punishment and the bewildering alteration in the case of Zlochevskyi ignited public outrage. Therefore, let's try to take a deeper look…

September 12, 2023
Another veto needed: how the adopted draft law No. 9587-d can ruin the e-declaration system
What could be the threats and consequences of the draft law adopted by the parliament?

September 8, 2023
Seven important takeaways from the Global Open Government Summit in Tallinn
Open government partnership Summit brought together heads of countries, governments and civil society representatives from around the world

September 4, 2023
What Will You Fail to Find in Seized Assets Register?
However, is the open Register so useful for monitoring the work of the Agency and its activities?

August 15, 2023
New Head, Old Problems — Steps to Save ARMA
For a month and a half, Olena Duma has been heading the ARMA. However, despite all the assurances of her competence and willingness to truly…

August 14, 2023
Main Journey of Ukrzaliznytsia: Reform Cannot Be Postponed until Victory
Changes in the Ukrainian railways are proposed to be postponed until the end of the full-scale war. However, this can significantly harm transportation in Ukraine

August 8, 2023
On Article 364 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine — a Frankenstein
Recent proposals to amend Article 364 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which covers abuse of authority or office, have caused a new round of…

August 4, 2023
First Audit of Anti-Corruption Body is Done – What’s Next?
On July 26, the Cabinet of Ministers published the long-awaited report of the external independent assessment of the effectiveness of the National Agency on Corruption…

August 3, 2023
ARMA May Independently Appoint Director in Morshynska Case. What’s Wrong with That?
Due to gaps in the law, judges grant the Asset Recovery and Management Agency uncharacteristic powers.

August 2, 2023
First External Audit of NACP Is Done! Assessment of the Agency’s Work
The members of the commission checked the effectiveness of the NACP in all 9 areas of its activities.

July 31, 2023
Non-Transparent Reconstruction of Irpin
Most of the contracts for the restoration of the city were concluded without tenders in Prozorro. Part of the funds will be given to companies…

July 27, 2023
Ready, Set, Go Decolonization! How New Law Changes Public Spaces of Ukraine
What does the law on the decolonization of toponymy regulate, how should local governments carry out the process of renaming?

July 27, 2023
Prioritization of Reconstruction Projects: Why It Is Important to Allocate Resources for Recovery Correctly
Prioritization of reconstruction projects: how projects should be selected to spend money efficiently.