Kyiv, 15 October 2026 — The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine, with financial support from the Government of Japan, and in partnership with the U-LEAD with Europe Programme and the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative (EUACI), has supported the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) in organising the “Community Integrity Forum 2026: From Formal Requirements to a Culture of Integrity.”  

The event brought together over 80 participants, including representatives from the central executive authorities, local government bodies, anti-corruption offices, and international and civil society organisations. 

The forum served as a platform to discuss the challenges and prospects for fostering integrity in territorial communities under martial law, introducing practical anti-corruption tools at the local level, and strengthening the capacity of anti-corruption officers. 

During the event, several important analytical and methodological materials were presented, notably the “Guidelines on Organising Anti-Corruption Work in Local Government Bodies.” The participants also examined practical cases and shared experiences of implementing integrity tools directly within territorial communities. 

Viktor Pavlushchyk, Head of the National Agency on Corruption Prevention, emphasised the importance of building local anti-corruption infrastructure: 

"The NACP is consistently working to ensure that community leaders and anti-corruption officers in local self-government bodies have clear methodological guidelines, the necessary resources, and systemic support from the state,” Pavlushchyk said. 

“Our approach is to help, train, and motivate communities to implement integrity principles in practice. We’re sincerely grateful to the United Nations Development Programme in Ukraine, the Government of Japan, and our other partners for their unwavering support of our joint initiatives aimed at strengthening local-level integrity." 

Vitalii Bielobrov, Deputy Minister for Communities, Territories and Internally Displaced Persons of Ukraine, underlined the role of integrity in recovery processes: 

"The ministry views integrity as an essential precondition for effective local government,” Bielobrov said. “We support communities in embedding the principles of transparency, accountability, and zero tolerance for corruption across all areas of their operations, particularly in recovery processes. This ensures the efficient use of resources, attracts investment, and builds trust among citizens and international partners." 

 Olena Ursu, Team Leader of the Democratic Governance and Inclusive Social Fabric Portfolio at UNDP in Ukraine, noted the significance of supporting local self-government bodies: 

"Ukraine's recovery is taking place directly within communities, where decisions regarding reconstruction and the use of public resources determine people's quality of life and trust in institutions,” Ursu said. “For UNDP, integrity is not merely about complying with formal requirements; above all, it is the institutional capacity to prevent corruption risks, ensure the efficient use of resources, and remain accountable to citizens.” 

“That is why, in close cooperation with the National Agency on Corruption Prevention and with the support of the Government of Japan, we’re helping Ukraine strengthen its institutional capacity and governance systems to guarantee transparency, accountability, and integrity in recovery processes at all levels." 

The forum marked another step in consolidating the efforts of the state, international partners, and local government in building a resilient anti-corruption infrastructure in Ukraine. The recommendations developed during the event will serve as a practical foundation for enhancing the transparency and efficiency of local government bodies nationwide. 

The forum was organised by the National Agency on Corruption Prevention in partnership with and with the support of UNDP in Ukraine, and with funding from the Government of Japan, the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative in Ukraine, the Agency for Recovery and Development, the Foundation for Institutional Development and the U-LEAD with Europe Programme, which is jointly funded by the EU and its member states: Germany, Denmark, France, Austria, Poland and Slovenia. 

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Yuliia Samus, Head of Communications and Advocacy, UNDP Ukraine; e-mail: yuliia.samus@undp.org