Steering Committee Meeting of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative
On September 21, the Steering Committee of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative (EUACI) gathered in Kyiv.
The discussion covered the progress in the anti-corruption field as a result of the cooperation between EUACI and its partners; the anti-corruption institutions, civil society organizations, investigative media and city administrations. The meeting was co-chaired by the Minister of Justice of Ukraine, Mr. Denys Maliuska and the Ambassador of Denmark, Mr. Ole Egberg Mikkelsen.
The meeting also drew attention to some of the challenges in the anti-corruption field. Many partners stressed the need to ensure transparent and merit-based selection of the leaders of the independent anti-corruption institutions and they expressed concerns as to current developments.
The successful implementation of a new eCase system to help local administrations to modernize work procedures and create transparency was mentioned. Furthermore, the mayors of the Integrity Cities shared encouraging thoughts on the programme, stating that the help and framework of the EUACI is a platform for sharing valuable information and knowledge.
The Steering Committee of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative meets twice a year and provides a forum for discussion between the program's stakeholders. The Danish Ambassador to Ukraine and the Minister of Justice of Ukraine co-chairs the Steering Committee.
The EU Anti-Corruption Initiative (EUACI) is the comprehensive EU anti-corruption program in Ukraine, financed by the EU and Denmark and implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark.
The discussion covered the progress in the anti-corruption field as a result of the cooperation between EUACI and its partners; the anti-corruption institutions, civil society organizations, investigative media and city administrations. The meeting was co-chaired by the Minister of Justice of Ukraine, Mr. Denys Maliuska and the Ambassador of Denmark, Mr. Ole Egberg Mikkelsen.
The meeting also drew attention to some of the challenges in the anti-corruption field. Many partners stressed the need to ensure transparent and merit-based selection of the leaders of the independent anti-corruption institutions and they expressed concerns as to current developments.
The successful implementation of a new eCase system to help local administrations to modernize work procedures and create transparency was mentioned. Furthermore, the mayors of the Integrity Cities shared encouraging thoughts on the programme, stating that the help and framework of the EUACI is a platform for sharing valuable information and knowledge.
The Steering Committee of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative meets twice a year and provides a forum for discussion between the program's stakeholders. The Danish Ambassador to Ukraine and the Minister of Justice of Ukraine co-chairs the Steering Committee.
The EU Anti-Corruption Initiative (EUACI) is the comprehensive EU anti-corruption program in Ukraine, financed by the EU and Denmark and implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark.