Public Integrity Indicators: OECD presented Ukraine’s assessment results

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), during an event organized jointly with the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) and the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, presented the results of Ukraine’s assessment in the OECD Anti-Corruption and Integrity Outlook 2026 to representatives of international organizations, the diplomatic corps, government authorities, civil society, experts, and the media.

The Outlook covered data from 37 member countries and 25 partner countries. It is based on data collected within the OECD Public Integrity Indicators and provides analysis of anti-corruption strategies, lobbying institutions, conflict of interest, political finance, and transparency of public information. The document also introduces new assessments of integrity mechanisms in judicial and disciplinary systems, as well as approaches to managing corruption risks in public procurement.

“Just over a year ago, the OECD presented the Integrity Outlook for Ukraine for the first time. Today, analyzing the results of the new report, we see the significant progress Ukraine has achieved during this time. I thank everyone who made this progress possible, especially Ukrainian state institutions for their professionalism, dedication, and readiness to consistently advance reforms,” said János Bertók, Deputy Director of the OECD Public Governance Directorate.

The methodology of the indicators and the main findings of the Outlook were presented by Eliana Koncevičiūtė, leader and Programme Manager in the Anti-Corruption and Integrity in Government Division in the OECD Public Governance Directorate. She explained the evaluation approaches and the practical significance of the results obtained in each assessed area.

At the core of the Outlook are the Public Integrity Indicators (PII) – an OECD tool that evaluates the effectiveness of public policy and institutional mechanisms aimed at preventing corruption and ensuring integrity. PII are based on verified data and allow for an objective assessment of how effectively institutions function, which mechanisms are already in place, and which require further improvement. The indicators serve not only as an evaluation tool but also as a practical foundation for shaping public policy, monitoring reforms, and enabling independent assessment by civil society.

NACP Head Viktor Pavlushchyk noted that the OECD’s assessment results confirmed the effectiveness of Ukraine’s comprehensive approach to building an integrity system while also outlining directions for further work.

“Ukraine received some of the highest scores among the countries participating in the study across most areas. Particularly noteworthy is that in several criteria our country demonstrated results exceeding the average indicators of OECD member states. This shows that in recent years we have managed to build a modern integrity architecture based on a strategic approach, digital solutions, transparency, and accountability. The OECD assessments confirm, in particular, the high quality of Ukraine’s anti-corruption policy design and the proper level of implementation of integrity governance standards of developed countries. At the same time, the next stage should be further strengthening the practical implementation of these standards, fostering a culture of integrity, and introducing the principle of integrity by default, when integrity becomes an inseparable part of the daily work of state institutions. This will be the focus of the new Anti-Corruption Strategy for 2026–2030,” said Viktor Pavlushchyk.

The importance of this systemic progress for state-building and fulfilling Ukraine’s international commitments was emphasized by Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Taras Kachka.

“Our goal is to join the European Union as a strong and competitive member that can be fully trusted. This is also crucial for Ukraine’s successful recovery and attracting international investors. It is impossible without building a modern governance system based on transparency, accountability, and trust. Therefore, Ukraine consistently implements EU and OECD recommendations and supports decisions that strengthen the independence and effectiveness of the judiciary, while introducing comprehensive anti-corruption policies. The presented Public Integrity Indicators help move from subjective assessments to measurable results. The report showed that Ukraine exceeds the average indicators of OECD member states in almost all areas. For us, it is important to work with data, not impressions, because objective evaluation allows us to see progress, set reform priorities, and strengthen trust in state institutions,” stressed Taras Kachka.

EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová highlighted that the OECD assessment results confirm the importance of a systemic approach to building integrity, especially in the context of Ukraine’s European integration.

“We are grateful to the OECD for reminding us that the international community often tends to focus on punishment. At the same time, the real work lies in building institutions, systems, and rules that are sustainable and predictable. Without this, it is impossible to gain the trust of citizens and investors. Ukraine is carrying out these deep institutional reforms in the conditions of full-scale war, which makes its achievements even more remarkable,” said Katarína Mathernová.

Participants also focused on integrity as one of the key factors in the resilience of state institutions, economic development, the country’s recovery, and strengthening citizens’ trust in government, as well as the role of measurable data in shaping public policy, assessing reform progress, and communicating results that often remain less visible to society.

During the discussion, it was emphasized that Ukraine’s achievements were made possible thanks to the interaction between state institutions, civil society, and international partners. At the same time, further strengthening of the integrity system requires developing institutional capacity, improving accountability mechanisms, and consistently implementing already adopted reforms.

Background

The OECD Anti-Corruption and Integrity Outlook 2026 covers 37 member countries and 25 partner countries, including Ukraine. The document is based on the Public Integrity Indicators and evaluates both the quality of regulatory frameworks and the practical implementation of integrity standards. According to the assessment, Ukraine demonstrated results that in almost all areas exceed the average values of OECD member states.

Strategic framework: Ukraine meets 73% of regulatory criteria and 80% of implementation criteria (OECD averages: 38% and 32%).

Lobbying: Ukraine is among the leaders alongside Canada, France, and Estonia. Regulation – 80%, practice – 89%.

Conflict of interest: 100% compliance in regulatory framework and 67% in practice (OECD – 80% and 45%).

Political finance: Full compliance with regulatory criteria (100%) and 71% in implementation (OECD – 76% and 58%).

Judicial integrity: 97% compliance in regulatory standards and 92% in practice (OECD – 66% and 45%).

Prosecutorial integrity: 69% compliance in regulation and 79% in implementation (OECD – 66% and 52%).

Disciplinary system: Ukraine meets 92% of regulatory criteria and 33% in practice (OECD – 66% and 22%).

Ukraine became one of the first non-OECD countries to join the Public Integrity Indicators initiative. In March 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine also officially requested accession to the OECD Council Recommendation on Public Integrity, initiated by the NACP.