The National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, has released a new study identifying key corruption risks in non-lethal procurement for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and providing recommendations for mitigating those risks. 

The Ministry of Defence is actively aligning non-lethal procurement processes with NATO standards. Therefore, the developed recommendations take into account the requirements of Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration and focus on enhancing the efficiency of procurement processes, particularly by promoting transparency, competitiveness, and accountability.

This year, the Ministry of Defence's budget for non-lethal procurement reached a record UAH 73 billion. During martial law, we saved UAH 17.2 billion, enabling the purchase of additional foodstuffs, fuel, gear, and clothing. By bringing 45 new Ukrainian manufacturers into cooperation, we have strengthened the domestic market and laid the groundwork for 2025 procurement, enabling businesses to prepare for upcoming tenders. We are collaborating closely with the NACP to get professional feedback and continue refining non-lethal procurement processes, ensuring they are both efficient and transparent,” stated Glib Kanevskyi, Director of the Defence Ministry's Procurement Policy Department.

The NACP study also incorporates findings from the Strategic Defense Procurement Review, developed by the Ministry of Defence in cooperation with international experts, as part of NATO's Comprehensive Assistance Package (CAP) for Ukraine. Considering these recommendations, the Ministry of Defence is actively developing a detailed action plan to implement new standards that will comply with high Euro-Atlantic requirements and help mitigate corruption risks.

The recommendations were developed with support from the Centre for Integrity in the Defence Sector (CIDS), which operates within the Norwegian Ministry of Defence.

The full text of the study is available in both Ukrainian and English on the NACP website: https://nazk.gov.ua/uk/oborona