In the state budget for 2021, 27.5 billion UAH are designated for the purchase of goods and services for the Ukrainian army. These funds are to be spent within the framework of the state defence order (SDO) - a key element of the defence procurement system. The SDO is based on non-competitive procedures that date back to the pre-war and Soviet times. This system operates with excessive secrecy and bureaucracy, and the procurement procedures themselves are imperfect and outdated. A comprehensive review of the entire defence procurement system is needed to optimize providing the security and defence sector with the necessary goods and services.
NAKO was involved in developing new legislation regarding defence procurement. In particular, our experts participated in drafting Law №808-IX, which was adopted in 2020. It was designed to minimize corruption risks in the defence sector by ensuring open defence procurement procedures, increasing planning transparency, and introducing effective public and democratic civilian control. However, as of today, the law has not yet been properly implemented, as the ministries responsible for its implementation have not been able to provide everything necessary for its full operation.
Therefore, NAKO’s activities in this area are aimed at reducing the risks of corruption in the defence procurement system. We promote quality implementation of recently adopted legislation and carry out public monitoring of defence procurement. NAKO also supports the government in implementing key reforms and enhances the capacity of Ukrainian civil society to oversee procurement.
NAKO was involved in developing new legislation regarding defence procurement. In particular, our experts participated in drafting Law №808-IX, which was adopted in 2020. It was designed to minimize corruption risks in the defence sector by ensuring open defence procurement procedures, increasing planning transparency, and introducing effective public and democratic civilian control. However, as of today, the law has not yet been properly implemented, as the ministries responsible for its implementation have not been able to provide everything necessary for its full operation.
Therefore, NAKO’s activities in this area are aimed at reducing the risks of corruption in the defence procurement system. We promote quality implementation of recently adopted legislation and carry out public monitoring of defence procurement. NAKO also supports the government in implementing key reforms and enhances the capacity of Ukrainian civil society to oversee procurement.
