Global Compact Network Ukraine won one award from the Basel Institute of Governance at the 2022 Anti-Corruption Collective Action Awards - June 2022, Switzerland

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The Collective Action initiative spearheaded by Global Compact Network Ukraine is dedicated to fostering transparency, integrity and anti-corruption measures in the country's business landscape. Since its inception in September 2020, the initiative has embarked upon numerous impactful endeavors.

Mission

Its primary mission is to mobilize diverse stakeholders from the public and private sectors to collaborate in combating corruption, thereby facilitating sustainable economic development and societal progress.

Collaborative efforts

Network Ukraine has joined forces with the National Agency on Corruption Prevention, the Ministry of Digital Transformation and the Entrepreneurship and Export Promotion Office to foster private-public dialogue and promote a culture of transparency and integrity. This collaboration is designed to enhance these values across the Ukrainian business landscape and within the broader public sphere.

Looking ahead

Network Ukraine continues to actively work towards Anti-Corruption Collective Action and plans to hold Anti-Corruption Days. In collaboration with UNOPS and the Ministry for Restoration, the initiative is organizing a series of workshops, particularly focusing on public procurement and tender themes, leveraging UN expertise as well the experience of local experts.

Main accomplishments

Formed the Ukraine Business Compact, rallying support from more than 750 businesses globally, spanning 52 countries and 21 major economic sectors, with a market cap of more than $5.2 trillion.

Unveiled an anti-corruption art installation, featuring a mirror-surfaced cube symbolizing personal responsibility and the challenges of eradicating corruption. The installation gained significant attention on social media, with videos reaching 900,000 views and posts peaking at 370,000 views.

In June 2022, the anti-corruption initiative became a winner at the inaugural Anti-Corruption Collective Action Awards 2022 from the Basel Institute of Governance in the category of Inspirational Newcomer for its efforts to increase transparency in the Ukrainian business context.

Launched the video course "Anti-corruption" in February 2023, aimed at SMEs for fair business practices, produced with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and the Office for Enterprise and Export Development. The course has been adopted by four leading Ukrainian companies and included in the Kyiv National Economic University’s Master’s program in Compliance Management.