ANTI-CORRUPTION ORGANIZATIONS
Government authorities and international organizations:
This is a central executive body with a special status that develops and implements anti-corruption policy. The NACP is responsible for drafting the anti-corruption strategy, monitoring officials’ asset declarations, preventing conflicts of interest, and overseeing the lifestyle of public servants.
This is a law enforcement body that investigates corruption crimes committed by high-ranking officials. Its main goal is to combat criminal corruption offenses that threaten national security.
This is an independent structural unit of the Office of the Prosecutor General that provides procedural guidance for pre-trial investigations and represents the state prosecution in court in criminal proceedings investigated by NABU.
This is a specialized judicial body that considers criminal proceedings related to corruption offenses. Its establishment was aimed at ensuring impartial and effective judicial review of cases under the jurisdiction of NABU and SAPO.
This is a specialized body which, in the field of anti-corruption, focuses on crimes that threaten national interests and defense capability: fraud in defense procurement, corruption at the border (military medical commissions, territorial recruitment centers), exposure of agents of influence and the “fifth column,” etc.
This is the main state body responsible for combating “mass” and mid-level corruption at the grassroots and regional levels. The police expose schemes involving the embezzlement of local budgets, procurement fraud in municipalities, and abuses within municipal enterprises.
This is the “internal security” of the state apparatus, investigating corruption and official crimes committed by those who themselves are supposed to enforce the law. It specializes in exposing schemes in customs, fraud in the tax authorities, and abuses within the police, SBU, Armed Forces, etc.
This is a central executive authority responsible for the financial security of the state. In the anti-corruption sphere, it specializes in uncovering schemes in which public funds are embezzled through complex financial manipulations: tax evasion, creation of fraudulent VAT schemes, illegal circulation of excisable goods, and laundering of criminal proceeds.
This is a central executive body responsible for detecting, tracing, and managing assets obtained from corruption and other crimes. Its task is to preserve the value of these assets and ensure their use for the benefit of the state.
was launched in June 2017 and became a joint instrument for combating corruption in Ukraine, implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. It is a response to the urgent need for anti-corruption reforms in the country.
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs):
The Ukrainian branch of the global anti-corruption network. The organization focuses on promoting anti-corruption reforms, monitoring public procurement (the Dozorro project), analyzing policies, and combating corruption in the real estate sector.
One of the most active and well-known anti-corruption NGOs in Ukraine. AntAC is engaged in advocating for anti-corruption legislation, monitoring the activities of anti-corruption bodies, and conducting investigations.
A leading civil society organization and analytical center specializing in “political hygiene” and monitoring government activity. The team is known for combating proxy voting in parliament, analyzing party financing, and overseeing the work of the Verkhovna Rada and local councils.
An independent civil society organization specializing in exposing corruption in reconstruction projects, defense procurement, and local governance. It is known for high-profile investigations into overpriced procurement for bomb shelters, fraud involving humanitarian aid, and non-transparent tenders for rebuilding destroyed infrastructure.
An analytical center focused on systemic solutions for strengthening state institutions. The organization conducts analytical research, monitors the activities of government bodies, and carries out investigations.
An independent civil body established to oversee the activities of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau and strengthen communication with the public. Its members are elected through an open online vote from among representatives of non-governmental organizations.
A non-governmental organization engaged in conducting anti-corruption investigations and monitoring corruption practices at the local level.
An organization specializing in preventing corruption risks and implementing international standards, particularly ISO 37001, in the operations of Ukrainian enterprises.
An organization that develops human capital in Ukraine and implements innovative educational projects to address the pressing challenges facing society and the country. It is the author and developer of the Civic Anti-Corruption Platform.
Media specializing in exposing corruption:
One of the oldest and most influential independent media outlets in Ukraine, whose investigations unit led by Mykhailo Tkach specializes in “field” journalism. The team is known for exposing the luxury lifestyles of officials during wartime (the “Monaco Battalion” and “Vienna Battalion” projects), secret meetings of politicians, and corruption in the public sector.
A joint project of Radio Liberty and the TV channel "UA: First." It specializes in investigative journalism on high-level corruption, uncovering details of illegal schemes and abuses of power.
A team of investigative journalists known for their high-profile investigations into corruption among officials. The project has its own database, "Posipaky," and other tools for analyzing declarations and exposing corrupt connections.
One of the most cited insider YouTube channels covering the work of the Verkhovna Rada and Ukraine’s economic policy, run by Member of Parliament Yaroslav Zhelezniak. The channel focuses on exposing corruption risks in the tax, customs, and financial sectors, as well as monitoring the progress of controversial draft laws.
One of Ukraine’s most influential analytical publications, specializing in exposing large-scale corruption schemes at the highest levels of government and in the public sector. The outlet is known for its high-profile investigations into abuses in public procurement (notably the famous “eggs at 17 UAH” case in the Ministry of Defense) and fraud in the energy sector. Its investigations often become the basis for NABU criminal cases and the dismissal of top officials.
An independent investigative journalism agency that works on uncovering crimes related to corruption, organized crime, and other important social issues.
A project specializing in the analysis of public procurement. Journalists examine tenders, exposing possible abuses and schemes of embezzling budget funds.
A nationwide publication with a strong investigative journalism division that frequently covers corruption-related topics.
An independent investigative journalism agency specializing in in-depth analysis of large datasets (data journalism) and the exposure of complex corruption schemes in public procurement. The team is known for its meticulous work with registries, land fraud cases, and environmental crimes.