Ukraine Action Plan Review 2023-2025 – For Public Comment

In 2024, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM)The Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) is OGP’s accountability arm and the main means of tracking progress in participating countries. The IRM provides independent, evidence-based, and objective ... published the Action PlanAction plans are at the core of a government’s participation in OGP. They are the product of a co-creation process in which government and civil society jointly develop commitments to open governmen... Review for Ukraine’s sixth action plan. The report provides a technical review of the action plan’s characteristics and the strengths and challenges the IRM identifies to inform a stronger implementation process.

In Ukraine, the IRM’s findings are summarized below:

Ukraine’s sixth action plan includes commitments addressing the transparencyAccording to OGP’s Articles of Governance, transparency occurs when “government-held information (including on activities and decisions) is open, comprehensive, timely, freely available to the pub... More of and participation in restoration processes, harmonization with European Union (EU) legislationCreating and passing legislation is one of the most effective ways of ensuring open government reforms have long-lasting effects on government practices. Technical specifications: Act of creating or r..., and restoring access to information. Most commitments will be embedded in legislation to ensure their sustainability beyond donor support. Successful implementation will benefit from the consistent support of local and international partners.

The report is available in English and in Ukrainian. The public is invited to review and comment on this report from 2 July 2024 until close of business 16 July 2024. Comments can be submitted here, below, or by email to irm@opengovpartnership.org.