GLOBAL ANTI-CORRUPTION TRENDS AND UKRAINE: OVERVIEW, TRENDS, FOLLOW-UP

Abstract

The relevance of the research topic is due to the need to debunk the myth of total corruption in Ukraine and the need to investigate the extent to which our country follows global anti-corruption trends. It is proposed to consider the state of anti-corruption reform in Ukraine through the prism of global anti-corruption threats and anti-corruption trends to prevent and counteract these threats. The article highlights the main global anti-corruption trends: strengthening anti-corruption institutions, transparency and accountability, whistleblower protection, prevention of money laundering (transparent economy), international cooperation. The author analyzes the impact of global anti-corruption trends on the state of anti-corruption reform in Ukraine in the context of war. The author assesses the extent to which Ukraine recognizes the importance of preventing and combating corruption, follows global anti-corruption trends and implements the proposed anticorruption measures. It is proved that Ukraine is actively following global anti-corruption trends, despite the existing challenges. During 2022-2024, Ukraine ensured the continuity of anti-corruption institutions and their independence; ensured the functioning of the electronic system for declaring the assets of public officials; ensured transparency of public procurement through the ability to track procurement in the PROZORRO electronic procurement system from the moment of its planning to the execution of a public contract; strengthened whistleblower protection mechanisms and expanded the tools for reporting corruption; updated legislation to prevent money laundering. Based on the analysis of legislation and program documents, the article refutes the stereotype of total corruption in the country and proves that Ukraine is actively integrating into global anti-corruption processes despite the war.