Center of expertise, research and analysis
We participate in the formulation andimplementation of public policy to strengthen Ukraine's political, economic and financial system.
We evaluate existing policies, develop, promote and implement institutional reforms using the best European and international practices and legal instruments.
EU-LEAP – an analytical center specializing in the assessment, development, advocacy and implementation of public policy. We work to strengthen the political, economic and financial system of Ukraine, relying on the best European and international practices. Our team forms a full cycle of expertise, from problem analysis to the implementation of legislative solutions. We work to develop effective governance and European integration of Ukraine in partnership with government bodies, independent experts, and international organizations.
The mission of EU-LEAP is to promote reforms in public administration and regulation in order to strengthen state and community institutions in Ukraine, reduce corruption risks, and increase budget revenues.
The values of EU-LEAP are expertise and analytics, engagement and partnership, independence and anti-corruption, a differentiated approach, and the application of international best practices.
EU-LEAP's News
News
EU-LEAP Training in Ivano-Frankivsk: 4196
Western Ukraine has joined the large-scale process of transforming the communal property sector. The next regional practical intensive, designed to explain the logic and mechanisms of implementing the European integration Law No. 4196-IX, took place in Ivano-Frankivsk.
The training brought together 60 participants — community leaders, representatives of local self-government bodies, and heads of municipal enterprises — who gathered to master new market-based management instruments.
Organizational and expert support for the event was provided by the analytical center EU-LEAP, the Community of Registrars of Ukraine, and the All-Ukrainian Association of Amalgamated Territorial Communities, with the active participation of the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Economic Development and the support of JTI Ukraine.
The Philosophy of the Law: A Market Mindset and Community Capitalization
Opening the event, Oleksii Movchan, Member of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Economic Development, called on those present not to perceive the reform as bureaucratic pressure, but to see its real economic benefits:
"We are moving toward the European Union and OECD standards, which require best practices in the management of companies, communities, and our communal property. Corporatization should not be feared — it is an entirely market-based mechanism, and Law No. 4196 clearly provides for the procedure of this transition."
The Ivano-Frankivsk intensive demonstrated that western communities are ready to swiftly integrate into the new economic model. Clear methodological guidance and the synergy between central authorities, municipal associations, and experts eliminate any regulatory risks and open the path for communities toward European investment.
The large-scale reform marathon continues!
Media about us
Podcast on Hromadske Radio: The Investment and "Toilet" Schemes: How Draft Laws 14038 and 14039 Can Reduce Corruption Risks in Land Ownership
In Ukraine, schemes that allowed land to be obtained bypassing transparent auctions had existed for years. One of the most well-known became the so-called "toilet scheme" — whereby through the registration of ownership of a minor real estate object, a pathway was opened to acquiring a significant land plot without competitive procedures. Another issue is the mechanism of "investment agreements", which in some cases was used as an instrument for non-transparent disposal of community land. Draft Laws No. 14038 and No. 14039 propose to change these rules and reduce corruption risks in the field of land relations. What exactly will change?
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which schemes may be eliminated;
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why this is important for communities;
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how the new rules will affect the transparency of land management? These questions were addressed on air at Hromadske Radio by the Executive Director of our analytical center, Valeriia Hrytsenko. Listen to/read the material at the link.
Digest
June proved to be a month of fundamental and historic changes for Ukraine. The defining event of the summer's start was the launch of the largest transformation of military service, which introduces new types of contracts, record salaries for infantry, and automatic transfers through the "Army+" system. Alongside this, the Verkhovna Rada and the Cabinet of Ministers adopted a package of European integration decisions: from new rules for railway transport and the organic market to the Budget Declaration for the next three years. Also in June, businesses were permitted to fix electricity prices, veterans received simplified access to services through the "Diia" app, and defense expenditures were increased by UAH 1.56 trillion. This edition features a detailed breakdown of the month's key reforms that are transforming the army, the economy, and the rules of the game in the market.
EU-LEAP's Areas of activity
Corporate governance
We develop and advocate corporate governance standards for state-owned and municipal enterprises, implementing mechanisms for transparency, accountability, and effective management in accordance with OECD principles.
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Public sector asset management
We are working to create a modern policy for managing state and municipal property by analyzing the current model and developing recommendations and strategies to improve management efficiency.
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Anti-corruption policy
We analyze legislation, procedures, and management practices for corruption risks, prepare expert opinions, and develop practical recommendations for minimizing them, promoting integrity and transparency in the decisions of state and local authorities.
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Investments and partnerships
We support the creation of a favorable environment for public-private partnerships, the development of municipal investment projects, and the attraction of capital to public sector reforms.
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Land reform
We conduct analyses, develop recommendations for changes to legislation for the transparent and competitive use of state and municipal land, the elimination of corruption schemes and the introduction of modern market-based land management tools.
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Tax and budget policy
We analyze the impact of fiscal instruments on community development and prepare recommendations for increasing the financial autonomy of local self-government and the effectiveness of budget planning. We pay special attention to the development of the municipal bond market as a tool for community recovery.
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Spatial development
We interact with communities to develop solutions in the field of spatial planning, infrastructure development, and public amenities. We are working to create a balanced and comfortable environment for living, working, and investing.
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Public procurement
We conduct analytics in the field of public procurement, provide recommendations for improving policies and practices, and work to ensure that procurement is transparent, competitive, and meets European standards.
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EU-LEAP's researches
The concept of implementing the OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance into Ukrainian legislation in the field of management of legal entities of municipal property.
The concept presents the OECD Guidelines, the compliance of Ukrainian legislation with the OECD Guidelines in the field of management of legal entities of municipal property, and the status of their implementation.
Comparative analysis of Ukrainian legislation in the field of municipal enterprise management with the best corporate governance practices of the European Union.
The analysis was prepared by the NGO “EU-LEAP” within the framework of the project “Corporate Governance in Municipal Enterprises”, implemented by the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative in Ukraine (EUACI).
