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The Ukrainian Network of Integrity and Compliance (UNIC) co-organized the consultative seminar "On the Path to Integrity in Business Operations," held on December 18 in Kyiv.

During the second day of the Business Integrity Group (BIG) Meeting organized by the OECD, representatives of the UNIC Secretariat facilitated the session "The Role of Collective Action Initiatives, Businesses, and Business Associations in Promoting a Culture of Business Integrity." The session served as a platform for an interactive discussion of challenges and solutions aimed at building an effective dialogue between businesses and authorities.

The Ukrainian Network of Integrity and Compliance (UNIC) announces the selection of a Legal Adviser to provide expert and advocacy support for UNIC's GR activities in the area of reforming the liability of legal persons. This initiative aims to align Ukraine's legal framework with OECD standards and best international practices in this field and is implemented as part of the project “Business Integrity as a Foundation for Sound Recovery.”

Fundamental rights, the rule of law, and the fight against corruption are not just words voiced at Ukraine’s negotiations with the European Union. They are real challenges that must be addressed today. One such challenge is the liability of legal entities for corruption offenses. Draft law No. 11443, adopted by the Verkhovna Rada as a basis, can either become an important step forward, or it may turn into a “framework” law that changes nothing in practice, adopted solely to continue negotiations on membership in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the EU. So, are we truly ready to change the rules and fight internal corruption?

UNIC has taken the lead in developing a model for independent compliance monitors to promote transparency, prevent violations, and ensure adherence to anti-corruption standards. During a working meeting with the National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption (NACP) and independent monitors from the USA and the UK, UNIC expressed its commitment to supporting the further development of this concept for implementation in Ukraine.

The UNIC delegation is participating in the Business Integrity Group (BIG) Meeting in Paris - an annual meeting organized by OECD.

We invite you on December 17, on the occasion of the International Anti-Corruption Day, to take part in the event “From Internal Transparency to External Trust: Building the Reputation of Business and the State in an International Context.”