The 20th Plenary Meeting of the Anti-Corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is taking place in Paris
On 20-22 March 2019, within the framework of Global Anti-Corruption & Integrity Forum, the 20th Plenary Meeting of the Anti-Corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia organized by the Regional Anti-Corruption Program launched by the OECD Working Group on Bribery is taking place in Paris, France.
As a part of the Ukrainian delegation, the High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine is represented by Mr. Stanislav Shchotka, Deputy Chairman of the Commission and Ms. Yuliia Tkachenko, Deputy Head of the International Cooperation Department of the Commission Secretariat.
The purpose of the plenary meeting is to present Ukraine’s interim report on the progress in implementing the recommendations of the OECD Anti-Corruption Network in the framework of combatting corruption.
In the course of a session devoted to Ukraine, Mr. Stanislav Shchotka briefed the participants on the Commission’s work as to judicial reform, in particular, on the progress and results of the competition to the High Anti-Corruption Court and its Appeal Chamber.
“The High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine has never tolerated corruption. I am convinced that the Commission’s successful work as to the establishment of the High Anti-Corruption Court will contribute to strengthening intolerance of corruption in the society on the principles existing in Europe and in the whole world,” said Mr. Stanislav Shchotka.
Representatives of the Ukrainian authorities delegated to the plenary meeting discussed the results of implementing the OECD Anti-Corruption Network Work Programme for 2016-2020, drafting the next work program, the methodology and timetable for conducting the next round of monitoring, indicators of effectiveness, case studies.
The Ukrainian delegation also included representatives of the National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption; General Prosecutor’s Office of Ukraine; The National Agency of Ukraine for Civil Service; Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office; National Agency for the Finding, Tracing and Management of Assets derived from Corruption and Other Crimes; Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine; Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine; the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine and the State Bureau of Investigation.
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Since 2003, Ukraine has been a participant of the Istanbul Anti-Corruption Action Plan, a subregional program of the Anti-Corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. This program is aimed at promoting high standards of combating corruption in states parties thereto, in particular, developing an effective and transparent civil service system, strengthening fight against bribery and ensuring business integrity, supporting active participation of the public in reforms. The OECD Anti-Corruption Network assists Eastern European and Central Asian countries in their fight against corruption by providing regional initiative to promote anti-corruption measures, exchange experience, develop best practices and coordinate donor activities.
