NABU, OECD strengthen partnership for legislative reforms and staff development
Accession to the OECD Anti-Corruption Convention requires a number of changes, including the introduction of criminal liability of legal entities for providing undue advantage.
This was discussed during a meeting of the National Bureau's leadership with OECD Project Manager in Ukraine Anita Richter and Acting Head of the OECD Office in Ukraine Michal Falenczyk.
The meeting focused on several topics, including Ukraine's accession to the OECD Anti-Corruption Convention and the Working Group on Bribery, as well as cooperation with the OECD Academy for Tax and Financial Crime Investigation. The OECD representatives also noted that accession to the Convention is an important element in the negotiation process for EU membership and is mentioned in the IMF program and the priorities of the G7 justice ministers.
As for cooperation with the OECD Academy for Tax and Financial Crime Investigation, the NABU Director noted that the Academy's training programs are very helpful for the Bureau's staff. He expressed hope that in the future, both will strive for even broader participation of the employees.
The OECD representatives also reported progress in conducting the Anti-Corruption Policy and Integrity Review as part of the OECD Program for Ukraine.
Representatives from the OECD Directorate for Public Governance and the Directorate for Global Relations and Cooperation also attended the meeting.
The OECD is an international organization that unites 38 developed countries. In 2022, the Government of Ukraine applied for membership in the Organization, and in 2023, the OECD Program for Ukraine was signed, aiming to align Ukraine with a broad range of standards, which would bring it closer to joining the Organization. The OECD serves as an analytical center and developer of international standards used by the EU in policy formation. The accession processes to the OECD and the EU are mutually reinforcing and accelerate each other.
