ANTI-CORRUPTION STANDARDS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.51547/ppp.dp.ua/2024.6.1Keywords:
аnti-corruption standards, public administration, digital technologies, government accountability, integrity, open data, public oversight, e-governanceAbstract
The article explores anti-corruption standards in public administration, their role in ensuring transparency, efficiency, and integrity of state institutions. It analyzes international experience in combating corruption, particularly the policies of the European Union, the USA, Estonia, and Georgia, as well as mechanisms for their implementation in Ukraine. Special attention is given to the current state of compliance with anti-corruption standards, the functioning of key institutions – NABU (National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine), NACP (National Agency on Corruption Prevention), and HACC (High Anti-Corruption Court) – and the introduction of digital solutions such as ProZorro, electronic asset declarations, and the open data portal data. gov.ua. The study examines mechanisms for preventing corruption, including codes of ethics for civil servants, electronic government services, open data initiatives, and public oversight. The article identifies key challenges in implementing anti-corruption policies, such as the lack of inevitable punishment for corruption offenses, resistance to reforms from political elites, and insufficient digitalization in certain state institutions. The prospects for developing Ukraine’s anti-corruption policy are linked to the harmonization of legislation with international standards (UNCAC, GRECO, OECD, ISO 37001), further digitalization of public administration, and the expansion of artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies for financial monitoring. The paper also highlights the need to strengthen accountability mechanisms for civil servants, foster a culture of zero tolerance for corruption, and expand the role of civil society in monitoring the use of state resources. The article proposes comprehensive measures to improve anti-corruption policies, including enhancing independent public oversight, implementing effective financial control systems, and actively engaging citizens in evaluating reform effectiveness. The conclusions emphasize that a comprehensive approach—combining legislative initiatives, digital tools, and public scrutiny—is the most effective way to combat corruption and strengthen public trust in state institutions.
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