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 News
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Exchange of experience on corporate governance reforms
The EU-LEAP team participated in a conference organized by Expertise France on the topic: “Understanding corporate governance reform in the context of rationalizing state ownership: privatization as a factor contributing to the implementation of reforms in SOEs.”
The key topics of discussion were how corporate governance helps to manage state assets more effectively, why corporatization is an important step on the road to privatization, and how these processes affect the daily work of enterprises.
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Presentation of the concept of implementing corporate governance in critical infrastructure utilities
On June 6, 2025, a public event was held to present and discuss the concept of legislative regulation of the implementation of corporate governance in strategically important utilities.
The event was organized by the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative (EUACI) in partnership with EU-LEAP. The concept of reform of municipal enterprises you can find here.
News
Digest of political initiatives. August 2025
August 2025 was full of foreign and domestic political events. Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump and EU leaders set a new framework for security negotiations. Meanwhile, domestic politics remained in focus: the government presented its Action Program, parliament passed key laws, and reallocated UAH 40 billion for wartime needs.
The main points are in our Digest.
About EU-LEAP
We are forming a full-cycle expert ecosystem: from problem analysis to the implementation of legislative solutions.
We work for effective governance and European integration of Ukraine, cooperating with authorities, experts, and international partners.
We work for effective governance and European integration of Ukraine, cooperating with the authorities, experts and international partners.
from problem analysis to the implementation of legislative solutions.
Who we are
EU-LEAP is an expert, research and information-analytical center specializing in the development, implementation and evaluation of public policy.
We work to strengthen Ukraine's political, economic and financial system by implementing institutional reforms based on the best European and international practices, including modern legal instruments.
EU-LEAP projects
EU-LEAP Library
The concept of implementing the OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance into Ukrainian legislation in the field of management of legal entities of municipal property.
Comparative analysis of Ukrainian legislation in the field of municipal enterprise management with the best corporate governance practices of the European Union.
EU-LEAP team
The EU-Leap team consists of experienced consultants and subject-matter experts across the center's key areas. To ensure high-quality analysis, we engage external specialists and partner with organizations and institutions of various ownership forms. Our work is grounded in a comprehensive understanding of internal and external factors, as well as the broader trends shaping Ukraine’s development.
Maksym Balym
business outline
Education: National University "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy";
Taras Shevchenko National University, Master of Law.
Area of expertise: Coordination of interaction with donors and business, combining private sector interests with the goals of sustainable development, transparency, and effective governance.
Development and implementation of initiatives at the intersection of reforms, public administration and entrepreneurship.
Iliya Mikhailov
strategic outline
Education: Pretoria Boys High School, South Africa; MBA with honors from Kyiv State University; Institute of International Relations, International Economic and Financial Relations
Area of expertise: Public sector policy architecture and change management, strategic development, macro-level risk management, working with high-level political stakeholders/MFIs.
Contacts
Legal address: Kremenchuk, Poltava region, Teatralna st. 33.
Actual address: Sportivna Square, 1a, Kyiv, Ukraine
Email eu.leap.ua@gmail.com
+380 (97) 132 12 16
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Analysis of legal regulation
We provide expert support for reforms, engaging government, business, and civil society. We develop legislative initiatives that meet international governance standards, participate in the formation of strategic policies, create knowledge bases for state property management, and support the practical implementation of reforms.
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We develop recommendations for implementing reforms in the areas of public asset protection, anti-corruption, de-shadowing the economy, and strengthening competition.
Our goal is effective, responsible, and honest governance for the sustainable development and European integration of Ukraine.
Developing recommendations for implementing reforms
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We support institutional reforms, develop legislative initiatives in line with international standards, formulate policies and knowledge bases, and support the implementation of changes by engaging government, business, and civil society.
Developing legislative amendments and supporting implementation
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Areas of activity
We help businesses remove legislative and regulatory barriers — from identifying problems to implementing changes. We analyze legislation, develop solutions, support advocacy, and establish dialogue with the authorities, forming transparent rules for business development in Ukraine.
Interaction with business in the field of public policy
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About EU-LEAP
Center for expertise, research and analytics
We participate in the formulation and implementation 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.
News
Exchange of experience on corporate governance reforms
The EU-LEAP team participated in a conference organized by Expertise France on the topic: “Understanding corporate governance reform in the context of rationalizing state ownership: privatization as a factor contributing to the implementation of reforms in SOEs.”
Other events
News
A digest of political initiatives in which our team has compiled key political decisions adopted in July 2025.
News
EU-LEAP implements EUACI project on corporate governance reform in
municipalities
News and events
PUBLIC ASSETS
INDICATORS OF REFORMS
State property : Privatization
billion in revenue
23,71
98%
growth prices at the auction
State property : Rent
billion in revenue
83,12
growthprices at the auction
64%
Communal property : Privatization
billion in revenue
5,54
64%
growth prices at the auction
Communal property : Rent
billion in revenue
158,25
growth prices at the auction
59%
Проєкти EU-LEAP
Відкритий
Проект: Впровадження гнучкої моделі управління майном державних і комунальних некомерційних товариств
Відкритий
Проект: Впровадження стандартів корпоративного управління в інститут управління холдинговими компаніями
бізнес контур
стратегічний контур
Ілля Михайлов
Освіта - Pretoria Boys High School, Південна Африка(серед випускників школи: кілька лауреатів Нобелівської премії та всесвітньо відомі лідери державного та бізнес-сектору, включаючи Ілона Маска); MBA з відзнакою Київського державного університету (Інститут міжнародних відносин, міжнародні економічні та фінансові відносини).
Сфера експертизи: архітектура формування
Голова організації
Максим Балим
Команда EU-LEAP
голова організації
Максим Балим
бізнес контур
Освіта :
Національний університет «Києво-Могилянська академія»;
Національний університет імені Тараса Шевченка, магістр права.
Сфера експертизи:
Координація взаємодії з донорами та бізнесом, поєднання інтересів приватного сектору з цілями сталого розвитку, прозорості та ефективного врядування.
Розро бка та реалізації ініціатив на перетині реформ,публічного управління та підприємництва.
стратегічний контур
Освіта :
НPretoria Boys High School, Південна Африка(серед випускників школи: кілька лауреатів Нобелівської премії та всесвітньо відомі лідери державного та бізнес-сектору, включаючи Ілона Маска);
MBA з відзнакою Київського державного університету (Інститут міжнародних відносин, міжнародні економічні та фінансові відносини).
Сфера експертизи:
архітектура формування
Ілля Михайлов
Maksym Balym
business outline
Education: National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy; Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Master of Laws.
Area of expertise:
Coordination of interaction with donors and business, combining the interests of the private sector with the goals of sustainable development, transparency and good governance.
Development and implementation of initiatives at the intersection of reforms, public administration and entrepreneurship.
Iliya Mychaylov
strategic outline
Education : Pretoria Boys High School, South Africa (among the school's alumni: several Nobel Prize winners and world-renowned leaders of the public and business sectors, including Elon Musk);
MBA with honors from Kyiv State University (Institute of International Relations, International Economic and Financial Relations).
Area of expertise:
Public sector policy architecture and change management, strategic development, macro-level risk management, working with high-level political stakeholders/IFIs.
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Contacts
Legal address: Kremenchuk, Poltava region, Teatralna st. 33.
Actual address: Sportivna Square, 1a, Kyiv, Ukraine
