International Development Grant

Combatting Corruption

Project Number: CA-3-Z020698001

Status: Closed

Country/Region:

Ukraine 100.00%

Maximum Contribution: $3,007,762.00

Start Date: May 21, 2008

End Date: October 09, 2012

Duration: 4.4 years

Project Description

This project aims at increasing the effectiveness of the Government of Ukraine in developing a national anti-corruption strategy and in building the capacity of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine and other targeted organizations to draft legislation that does not create opportunities for corruption.

Progress & Results Achieved

Results achieved as of the end of the project (December 2012) include: Research and reports were completed on 14 corruption-related topics to inform the development of national anti-corruption policies by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) in a fact-based and open manner. Information sessions were held in 11 Ukrainian cities with participation from 222 civil society representatives and local MOJ officials to enhance civil society engagement in MOJ’s anti-corruption work. MOJ’s understanding of the relationship between gender and corruption as it relates to higher education and social benefits to single mothers was improved by the completion and dissemination of the report and research on these topics. Project achievements worked to strengthen public sector capacity to design and deliver more effective and transparent legislation policies and services.

Key Information

Executing Agency:
Department of Justice Canada

Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada

Program:
EGM Europe Arctic Middle East and Magh

Last Modified:
September 19, 2025

Development Classifications

DAC Sector:

Public sector policy and administrative management 40%
Legal and judicial development 60%

Aid Type: Donor country personnel

Collaboration: Bilateral

Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation

Selection Mechanism:
Pre-APP

Policy Markers
Level 1 Gender equality
Level 1 Participatory development and good governance
Major Funding (>$1M)
Budget Breakdown
2008-04-01 to 2009-03-31 $3,007,762 CAD
Geographic Information
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Project Number: CA-3-Z020698001