Ukraine’s anti-corruption agency, Transparency International Canada agree to strengthen cooperation in corruption disclosure mechanisms

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Dec 10, 2023 - 10:24

Ukraine’s anti-corruption agency, Transparency International Canada agree to strengthen cooperation in corruption disclosure mechanisms

The National Agency on Corruption Prevention and the Canadian international human rights organization Transparency International Canada have agreed to join efforts in building a corruption disclosure institute in Ukraine.

On 6 September 6, the anti-corruption agency launched the Unified Whistleblower Reporting Portal, where citizens can report corruption facts they have managed to record. According to the rules, people who disclose corruption cases receive a reward and legal guarantees against prosecution or dismissal.

During a meeting, Head of the National Agency on Corruption Prevention Yaroslav Liubchenko discussed developing legislation for encouraging whistleblowers and effective tools and trends to decrease corruption in Ukraine with President of Transparency International Canada Toby Mendel.

Both parties have also focused on the Corruption Perception Index (CPI), an annual assessment by Transparency International. Despite facing a full-scale invasion by Russian troops, Ukraine managed to enhance its score in 2022 and receive 33 points in the rating. Mendel has praised Ukraine’s achievements in improving its legislation, bringing the country the 19th position in the Global Right to Information ranking.

Liubchenko and Mendel have discussed the Unified Whistleblower Reporting Portal which is the key instrument in implementing anti-corruption policies.

“The Whistleblower Reporting Portal is an effective tool for reporting corruption which ensures anonymity and confidentiality for individuals disclosing violations.
It’s worth noting that two whistleblowers who reported violations have been awarded compensation by court decision. The National Agency has sent letters to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine requesting funds for such payments,” Liubchenko informed.

Mendel has assured that Transparency International Canada is ready to assist in analyzing legislation related to the rights and protections of whistleblowers.

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