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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The EU-LEAP team joined the presentation of the EU4Reconstruction project, which aims to ensure transparent and effective reconstruction in Ukraine
The EU-LEAP team joined the presentation of the EU4Reconstruction project, which aims to ensure transparent and effective reconstruction in Ukraine
The EU4Reconstruction project aims to support the effective, accountable, and transparent reconstruction of Ukraine and to strengthen the capacity of government institutions and communities to plan and manage reconstruction investments in line with EU standards.
This involves a comprehensive approach, from project design and strategic planning to implementation, monitoring, and public engagement.
The event brought together representatives of the government, communities, international partners, Team Europe donors, and representatives of the EU-LEAP NGO. During the discussion, it was emphasized that synergy between authorities, civil society, and the international community is the key to successful, inclusive, and transparent reconstruction.
“We support this initiative because we share common values — effective corporate governance in the public sector, adherence to OECD principles, accountability, and transparency. Together, we are working for the sustainable development of communities and the high-quality reconstruction of Ukraine,” said Valeria Hrytsenko, Executive Director of the NGO EU-LEAP.
EU-LEAP continues to work on the implementation of transparent models of public asset management, supports reforms at the local level, and contributes to strengthening the institutional capacity of communities in the reconstruction process.
News
Defining KPIs for utilities: international practices and Ukrainian context
On October 27, 2025, the representative of the NGO EU-LEAP Valeriia Hrytsenko took part in an all-Ukrainian workshop dedicated to determining key performance indicators (KPI) for municipal enterprises - using the example of the Bridges of Integrity program of the EUACI, organized by the Agency for Reconstruction and Development.The Agency's experts presented the developed materials on determining KPIs for water supply and public transport enterprises based on international benchmarking IBNET (International Benchmarking Network for Water and Sanitation Utilities); UITP (International Association of Public Transport).In her speech, Valeriia emphasized that when determining and implementing KPIs, it is necessary to rely on international practices, in particular: World Bank reports; OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises (2024); OECD report on sustainability (State-Owned Enterprises and Sustainability, 2025).The expert noted that KPIs for municipal enterprises should:- be based on the strategic documents of the enterprise and take into account the strategic plan for community development;- be public;- provide incentives for managers (rewards, contract extensions);- be included in agreements with the owner;- be built according to the SMART principle - specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound;- contribute to sustainable development, increased management efficiency and investment attraction.Let us recall that the NGO EU-LEAP, in cooperation with EUACI, is implementing a reform of corporate governance of municipal enterprises, which involves the implementation of international standards of accountability, efficiency and integrity at the local level.
Digest
Digest of political initiatives. October 2025
October became a month of decisions that determine the direction of state policy.The Verkhovna Rada adopted 9 laws and 4 resolutions, and the Government reported on 100 days of work. T
he main priorities are defense, veterans, economic stability and reconstruction.An additional UAH 324.7 billion was allocated to the state budget for the security and defense sector, the VETERAN PRO platform was launched, and the first Uzhhorod-Bratislava-Vienna-Budapest Eurorail was opened.
Over 10 thousand entrepreneurs received grants and loans.This digest contains the most important political and legislative events of October that are shaping a new development strategy for Ukraine.
We have compiled the key initiatives in the Digest of Political Initiatives for October 2025, which we invite you to read.
About EU-LEAP
EU-LEAP is an expert and analytical center specializing in the development, implementation, and evaluation of public policy. We work to strengthen Ukraine's political, economic, and financial systems, drawing on European and international practices, modern legal regulation tools, and institutional reforms.
Our team provides a full cycle of expertise – from problem analysis to the implementation of legislative solutions. We work to develop effective governance and European integration in Ukraine in partnership with government agencies, international organizations, and independent experts.
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.
EU-LEAP's values are expertise and analytics, engagement and partnership, independence and anti-corruption, a differentiated approach, and the use of international practices.
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
Head of the Organization
Education: National University "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy";
Taras Shevchenko National University, Master of Law.
Area of expertise: Strengthening civil society participation in policy-making, developing the organization's analytical and research capabilities, forming cross-sector partnerships, and supporting transparent decisions in the management of public resources.
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
Center of 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
The EU-LEAP team joined the presentation of the EU4Reconstruction project, which aims to ensure transparent and effective reconstruction in Ukraine
The EU4Reconstruction project aims to support the effective, accountable, and transparent reconstruction of Ukraine and to strengthen the capacity of government institutions and communities to plan and manage reconstruction investments in line with EU standards.
This involves a comprehensive approach, from project design and strategic planning to implementation, monitoring, and public engagement.
The event brought together representatives of the government, communities, international partners, Team Europe donors, and representatives of the EU-LEAP NGO. During the discussion, it was emphasized that synergy between authorities, civil society, and the international community is the key to successful, inclusive, and transparent reconstruction.
“We support this initiative because we share common values — effective corporate governance in the public sector, adherence to OECD principles, accountability, and transparency. Together, we are working for the sustainable development of communities and the high-quality reconstruction of Ukraine,” said Valerшia Hrytsenko, Executive Director of the NGO EU-LEAP.
Other events
News
Defining KPIs for Municipal Enterprises: International Practices and the Ukrainian Context
On October 27, 2025, EU-LEAP representative Valeriia Hrytsenko participated in an all-Ukrainian workshop dedicated to defining key performance indicators (KPIs) for municipal enterprises within the framework of the “Cities of Integrity” initiative of the EUACI program, organized by the Agency for Reconstruction and Development. In her speech, the expert emphasized that KPIs should be based on international approaches, in particular, OECD recommendations (2024–2025) and World Bank practices. She gave examples of countries where KPIs are integrated into the management motivation system, agreements with owners and public reporting - Korea, Austria, Kazakhstan.
Valeriia Hrytsenko emphasized that the updated OECD Guidelines (2024) determine: KPIs should be based on the strategic objectives of the enterprise, be measurable, auditable and focused on sustainable development. And the OECD report “State-Owned Enterprises and Sustainability” (2025) emphasizes their role in monitoring performance, dialogue between the owner and management, and increasing stakeholder trust.
“For Ukraine, it is especially important to ensure the publicity of KPIs, their connection with the motivation system of managers, and their inclusion in agreements with the owner,” the expert noted.
News
Anti-corruption reform results
Tʼhe EU-LEAP team attended the pre-premiere screening of the film “After the Era of Silence” — a film about the formation of the anti-corruption system in Ukraine after independence.
Over the past decade, the country has made significant progress — thanks to the work of the NABU, SAPO, and VAKS, the number of convictions has increased tenfold, and Ukraine’s position in the corruption perception rating has risen from 152nd to 105th place. Anti-corruption reform is ongoing, and civil society, together with international partners, continues to strengthen the transparency and accountability of the state.
The film was produced by hromadske in partnership with the National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption (NAPC) with the support of the European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative in Ukraine (EUACI).
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.
Розробка 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
Head of the Organization
Education: National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy; Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Master of Laws.
Area of expertise:
Strengthening civil society participation in policy-making, developing the organization's analytical and research capabilities, forming cross-sector partnerships, and supporting transparent decisions in the management of public resources.
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
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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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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.
Public sector asset management
2
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.
Anti-corruption policy
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We conduct analyses, develop recommendations and proposals 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.
Land reform
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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.
Investments and partnerships
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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.
Spatial development
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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.
Tax and budget policy
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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.