Diia.Education — Integrity and Ethics: Course for the Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine

Integrity and Ethics: Course for the Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine

This course introduces the principles of integrity, standards of conduct, and legal restrictions for public service employees

Experts: Serhii Derkach, Viktor Pavlushchyk, Inna Lunha, +1

The educational series helps new employees of the Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine better understand their role within a team working to rebuild the country.

It introduces the Ministry’s structure and core values, and explains key ethical and anti-corruption requirements. The course explores why integrity matters in day-to-day work, how to ensure equality and mutual respect within the team, and what to do in cases of conflict of interest or misconduct.

Special attention is given to the Ministry’s Anti-Corruption Programme. What risks it addresses, who is responsible for its implementation, and how each person, from leadership to individual staff members, can contribute to preventing corruption.

The course also introduces the work of the anti-corruption unit and explains how to seek advice, report violations, and protect your rights.

The educational series was created by the Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine and the Government of Japan for the Diia.Education platform.

Format:

Education series

EKTS:

0.1

Languages:

Ukrainian, English

Topic:

Corruption

For:

for civil servants

Skills:

HARD

Allocating tasks and responsibilities within a team

Applying principles of transparency at work

Avoiding conflicts of interest at work

Complying with rules on gifts and financial disclosure

Reporting corruption risks and violations

Reporting ethical breaches through official channels

Responding to incidents of discrimination

Using support from the anti-corruption unit

Program

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In this introductory episode, you’ll hear why strengthening public service is especially important now — during Ukraine’s recovery. You’ll learn how this course can help you better understand the Ministry’s work and the role you can play in it.

This episode introduces the mission, key focus areas, and organisational structure of the Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine. You’ll learn how the Ministry’s team is organised, which sectors it covers — from infrastructure and transport to spatial planning — and why integrity is a cornerstone of its work.

This episode explores the Ministry’s core values: responsible leadership, openness, transparency, teamwork, efficiency, trust, and reputation. You’ll see how these principles are reflected in daily work and why a culture of integrity is key to achieving results together.

Invited experts

Serhii Derkach

Deputy Minister for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine

Viktor Pavlushchyk

Head of the National Agency on Corruption Prevention

Inna Lunha

Head of the division for implementation policy in the area of recovery at the National agency on prevention corruption

Mizuho Yokoi

Programme Manager at UNDP in Ukraine