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Stop corruption. Commissioners

Everything you need to know about the anti-corruption commissioners' work in the armed forces

Experts: Masi Nayyem, Vadym Pryimak, Rostyslav Pikul, +2

The series "Stop Corruption. Commissioners" is a practical course for military officials, civil servants, and civilian staff who aspire to become full-time or part-time anti-corruption commissioners. It consists of eight episodes, where each of them covers key aspects of the job and provides the necessary knowledge to perform it.

 

The episodes cover the role of anti-corruption commissioners, their tasks and appointment procedures, development and implementation of anti-corruption programs, methods of corruption risk assessment, management of conflicts of interest, organization of information support, implementation and control of electronic declaration, response to corruption reports and cooperation with whistleblowers.

 

The course includes real-life examples, useful tips, templates, detailed action algorithms, practical advice, and the current legal framework. Viewers will learn how to build a culture of integrity, minimize risks, and implement international transparency standards effectively.

 

The educational series was created by the Building Integrity Training and Education Centre of the National Defence University of Ukraine. This activity has been directed by the British Embassy’s Office of the Special Defence Advisor and delivered by the EDGE Foundation and StateWatch for the Diia.Education platform.

Format:
Education series
EKTS:
0.1
Languages:
Ukrainian, English
Topic:
Corruption
For:
for military personnel
Skills:

HARD: Checking the officials' integrity, Cooperation with whistleblowers, Corruption risks assesment, Declaration organization by the commissioner, Developing an action plan for the commissioner, Developing an anti-corruption program, Identifying corruption offences, Identifying military officials, Managing corruption risks, Recognizing conflict of interest, Recognizing corruption risks, Review of documentation for corruption risks

SOFT: Anti-corruption legislation analysis, Creating quailty anti-corruption content, Effective anti-corruption informing, Effective communication of the commisioner

Program

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Episode 1. Main tasks and functions of anti-corruption commissioners

This episode describes the procedure for appointing anti-corruption commissioners, the requirements for candidates, the terms of their positions, and their key tasks: prevention of violations, anti-corruption expertise, verification of contractors, and staff training. An important step towards transparency is the professionalism and integrity of the commissioners.
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Episode 2. Anti-corruption program and tasks of the commissioners in managing corruption risks

Development and implementation of anti-corruption programs as the basis for corruption risk management. Stages of risk identification, assessment, elimination, and monitoring. The role of anti-corruption commissioners in ensuring transparency: they monitor compliance with programs, coordinate activities, and implement tools to minimize corruption, creating an effective monitoring and reporting system.
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Episode 3. Corruption risks assesment. How to use open-source data

Analysis of the procedure for corruption risks assesment. Algorithm for assessing corruption risks. Preparing for the assessment, researching the organization's environment, identifying and analyzing risks, and checking counterparties. This episode also touches upon the topic of high-risk indicators and offers useful resources for analysis.

Invited experts

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Masi Nayyem
Founder of the NGO “Principle” and the law firm “Miller”, active military officer
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Vadym Pryimak
Colonel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, expert on corruption prevention, PhD in law
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Rostyslav Pikul
Colonel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, expert on corruption prevention
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Valeriia Skrypnikova
Colonel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, expert on corruption prevention, PhD in education / pedagogy

Partners

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The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine

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National Defence University of Ukraine

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Building Integrity Training and Educational Center

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National Agency on Corruption Prevention

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UK Special Defence Advisor Programme

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StateWatch

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Defence Academy of the United Kingdom