The European Commission has published an updated list of country risk classifications under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Ukraine has been designated as a low-risk country, a significant recognition by the EU that reflects confidence in Ukraine’s forestry reforms and opens new opportunities for sustainable development in the forestry sector and integration into the European market.
What does “low-risk” status mean?
This status offers new prospects for Ukrainian exporters of timber, furniture, and other forest-based products. It reduces regulatory burdens, simplifies access to the EU market, and enhances trust in Ukraine’s forest resource management system.
Why has Ukraine received this status?
Ukraine’s designation as a low-risk country is the result of comprehensive reforms aimed at increasing transparency and digital transformation in the forestry sector:
These changes have enabled full traceability of all logging activities and improved the quality of forest resource management.
What is the role of BRDO?
Since 2016, the Better Regulation Delivery Office (BRDO) has systematically supported forestry sector reforms in collaboration with the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources and the State Forest Resources Agency of Ukraine:
Legal support for the digital transformation of the forestry sector is provided through the “Digitalisation for Growth, Integrity and Transparency” (UK DIGIT) project, implemented by the Eurasia Foundation and funded by UK Dev. The project partner is the Better Regulation Delivery Office (BRDO).
In early 2024, over 2,600 internet service providers (ISPs) in Ukraine operated under the simplified taxation system. Currently, their right to apply this system is restricted due to a decision by the State Tax Service (STS), which has adversely affected the fixed broadband internet market.
In response, the Better Regulation Delivery Office (BRDO) has appealed to the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine to issue a general tax consultation. The aim is to affirm ISPs’ right to utilise the simplified taxation model in accordance with legislation, judicial practice, and the official clarification from the National Commission for the State Regulation of Electronic Communications, Radio Frequency Spectrum and Postal Services (NCEC) regarding the classification of electronic communication services.
What is the issue?
In 2024, the STS effectively prohibited ISPs from using the simplified taxation system. This practice contradicts the Tax Code of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine “On Electronic Communications”. The STS’s position also disregards the official clarification from the NCEC, which confirmed that internet access services are not among the types of services for which the simplified taxation system is prohibited.
The State Regulatory Service of Ukraine did not support the STS’s actions and has already appealed to the Ministry of Finance to revoke the unlawful clarification.
What are the consequences for the market?
According to BRDO’s calculations based on regulatory reporting data (Form T-1 “Telecommunications Sector”), revenues in the fixed internet market decreased by 30% in the fourth quarter of 2024, marking the lowest level since the third quarter of 2022.
How are market players responding?
ISPs are actively defending their rights in court. Judicial practice across the country confirms their position:
Courts not only restore the right to the simplified taxation system but also oblige the state to compensate for damages caused by unlawful actions. Over UAH 200,000 has already been awarded in compensation.
What is BRDO’s role?
The BRDO team has experience in optimising regulatory relations, implementing European integration reforms, and facilitating business operations in the electronic communications sector. BRDO contributed to the development of the new Law of Ukraine “On Electronic Communications” and the draft National Strategy for the Development of Electronic Communications, as well as conducting several industry studies.
Based on our expertise, we emphasise the need to preserve the simplified taxation system for ISPs. In early October 2024, BRDO, along with several organisations, issued a statement opposing the STS’s actions.
At the end of 2024, BRDO presented an analytical dashboard “Fixed Internet Access Services Market” analysing the industry over recent years.
What’s next?
BRDO urges the Ministry of Finance to promptly adopt a general tax consultation confirming the right of individual entrepreneurs and legal entities to use the simplified taxation system in the fixed internet access market.
We also call on the STS, NCEC, Ministry of Digital Transformation, and the State Regulatory Service to support this initiative and uphold transparent operational rules and legal certainty.
The Better Regulation Delivery Office (BRDO) has presented its annual report for 2024. The report focuses on the digital transformation of public services, deregulation, support the defence sector, promotion of European integration and recovery, development of open data, reforms in the areas of fisheries and forestry, and electronic communications.
Throughout the year, the BRDO team provided expert support to government reforms, implemented digital solutions, developed regulations and analytical documents aimed at improving the efficiency of public administration, reducing the administrative burden on business and creating a transparent regulatory environment.
“Ukraine is changing, especially in wartime — adapting to challenges, introducing new technologies, optimising processes where speed and efficiency are crucial. Changes are taking place in all sectors, from defence to the economy, and BRDO is actively involved in driving these transformations”, said Oleksii Dorogan, CEO of BRDO.
Key results of 2024 in numbers:
In 2024, BRDO together with the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, launched the Army+ and Reserve+ services, which simplified bureaucratic procedures for military personnel and persons liable for military service. The Unified State Register of Servicemen was introduced, which became the basis for a new digital ecosystem of defence services.
BRDO joined the development of solutions within the initiatives of the Coalition of Drones, an international support platform that brings together 17 countries. The model for involving Ukrainian FPV drone manufacturers in international tenders, developed with the participation of the BRDO team, allowed to sign contracts for the supply of 30,000 drones for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
BRDO continued its work within the Interagency Working Group on Deregulation. Regulations in a number of industries were reviewed, including healthcare, culture, employment, foreign economic activity, and construction. Outdated acts were cancelled, and new legislative decisions were initiated, in particular in the area of state supervision, which introduce a preventive rather than punitive approach to inspections. In addition, the BRDO team has been involved in reforming specialised markets such as industrial hemp and beekeeping.
Digitalisation remained one of the key areas of our activity. In 2024, we launched the ePermit system, which allows online submission of applications for permits. The environmental platform EcoSystem was upgraded, the educational information system AIKOM was improved, and the risk management system RMIS was introduced to enhance government control. BRDO worked on digital solutions for the State Service on Food Safety and Consumer Protection, the tourism industry, and the drafting of a legislative framework for the development of artificial intelligence in Ukraine.
BRDO actively supported European integration processes: it harmonised the regulation of the telecoms market and precursor circulation, and developed approaches to adapting legislation in the field of critical infrastructure. In partnership with other NGOs, a draft law on decriminalisation of voluntary adult pornography was initiated.
Read more about the reforms, digital products and legislative initiatives in the full BRDO report for 2024.
The Government has endorsed a new deregulation package — a draft law to abolish 63 outdated, redundant or duplicative instruments of state regulation. The decision was approved at a Cabinet of Ministers meeting on 21 May.
The anticipated savings for businesses amount to nearly UAH 400 million in the first year following the repeal. These are resources that entrepreneurs will be able to redirect towards development, investment, and employee remuneration — instead of spending on formal procedures that bring no practical benefit.
The draft law is the result of collaborative efforts by the Ministry of Economy, the business community, relevant regulatory authorities, and expert groups. The changes will take effect after being voted on by the Parliament and signed by the President.
What exactly is being repealed?
The document covers regulations in the areas of agriculture, culture, healthcare, education, energy, science, occupational safety, and foreign economic activity. Complying with these outdated rules requires significant time, resources and money from businesses, but brings little to no real value or user protection.
Here are a few examples illustrating the logic of the reform:
The draft law also proposes abolishing administrative liability for breaching regulations that are no longer in force. This would reduce regulatory risk for entrepreneurs and provide greater legal clarity.
What is BRDO’s impact ?
BRDO participated in the preparation of the draft law within the framework of the Interdepartmental Working Group on Deregulation (IWG on dereguдation). BRDO also provided expert support during the preparation of the document, including the development of a list of instruments, justification for their abolition, and assessment of the economic impact.
The deregulation reform began in January 2023, when the Government established the IWG on deregulation to fast-track the review of regulatory instruments affecting business activity. To date, the IWG has reviewed 1,323 regulatory instruments — 456 of which have been recommended for repeal, and 352 have already been repealed.
The Better Regulation Delivery Office (BRDO) contributes to the IWG’s work within the EU4Business: SME Policies and Institutions Support (SMEPIS) project, implemented by Ecorys in consortium with GIZ, BRDO, and Civitta, with the financial support of the European Union. The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of SMEPIS and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.
Just a year ago, updating military registration data meant visiting a Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centre (TCC) with a stack of documents and plenty of time to spare. Today, it takes just a few clicks in the Reserve+ mobile application.
Over 4 million Ukrainians have already used the app to update their military registration details, receive electronic referrals to the Military Medical Commission (MMC), explore available vacancies in the Armed Forces, or submit a request for deferment — all without queues, paperwork, or visits to government offices.
What is Reserve+?
Reserve+ is a state-run mobile application for persons liable for military service. It is integrated with Oberih, the unified registry of conscripts, reservists, and those liable for military service. The app transforms complex, paper-based procedures into simple digital actions — from updating personal data and checking registration status to submitting requests.
After one year of operation, Reserve+ has become a convenient tool for daily interaction between citizens and the state in matters of military registration.
Key results:
What can be done via Reserve+?
How does the system work?
Reserve+ draws data from Oberih, which is integrated with systems such as the Pension Fund and the Unified Information System of the Social Sphere. As a result, data is verified automatically, and services are provided without paper documentation or waiting times. This ensures transparency and convenience for users, reduces the workload on TCCs, and speeds up decision-making.
What does BRDO have to do with this?
The Better Regulation Delivery Office (BRDO) has supported Reserve+ from its inception. At the request of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, BRDO developed the technical specifications for the app, coordinated its implementation, and initiated legislative amendments that allow certain services — including deferment — to be processed automatically if confirmed by relevant registries.
BRDO continues to provide analytical and regulatory support for the development of the service.
What’s next?
Reserve+ continues to scale: new features are being added, the range of available services is expanding, and integration with government systems is improving.
This application is creating a new model of communication between citizens and the state — and is already transforming the experience of millions.
The Ministry for Strategic Industries of Ukraine and the Better Regulation Delivery Office (BRDO) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in the development of the defence-industrial complex.
The parties formalized their shared intentions to improve state policy in the defence sector and foster the development of the industry based on transparency, efficiency, and openness to innovation.
In particular, the cooperation will include:
A separate area of focus will be strengthening cooperation in the modernization of management processes within the Ministry’s area of responsibility.
“We are grateful to BRDO for their active support of Ukraine’s defence industry, as well as for their trust and willingness to cooperate with the Ministry. This partnership with a leading analytical centre will strengthen our institutional capacity through expert knowledge, enable the implementation of effective — particularly digital — solutions, and facilitate better access for Ukrainian arms manufacturers to state programs in weapons production. This memorandum is a roadmap for action, and we are beginning its joint implementation,” said Hanna Hvozdiar, Deputy Minister for Strategic Industries of Ukraine.
“Two years ago, the BRDO team made a strategic decision to systematically apply our experience and expertise to address public policy challenges in the defence sector. We called this approach ‘Defence First’ and have been consistently implementing it with our partners. We are pleased that our six-month cooperation in policymaking for the defence-industrial sector has laid the foundation for a deeper and more structured partnership with the Ministry for Strategic Industries,” said Oleksii Dorogan, CEO of BRDO.
Ukraine’s fisheries sector is set to gain new investment opportunities — the Parliament has adopted in the first reading the Draft Law of Ukraine No. 12384 “On Stimulating the Economic Development of the Fisheries Sector.”
The draft law opens the door to investors wishing to develop fisheries — from aquaculture in inland waters to mariculture in the seas. Simple and fair rules will replace complex bureaucratic procedures.
What does the draft law change?
What does this mean for business?
The draft law was developed by the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine and the State Agency for Land Reclamation and Fisheries of Ukraine with the participation of BRDO.
The next step is preparing the document for the second reading. We call on Members of Parliament to support the draft law and take another step toward a sustainable, competitive, and investment-attractive fisheries sector in Ukraine.
The development of the draft law was made possible with the support of the “Digitalization for Growth, Integrity and Transparency” project, implemented by the Eurasia Foundation and funded by UK Dev. Project partner — the Better Regulation Delivery Office (BRDO).
The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine is developing the Employment Strategy. Its goal is to support economic growth by reducing unemployment, ensuring equal access to quality jobs, and enhancing labour market flexibility. The first working meeting, which took place as public consultations on May 1, collected proposals that will serve as an analytical foundation for the Strategy.
Ukraine’s labour market is facing significant challenges, from structural changes in the economy and demographic decline to mass migration caused by the war and the impact of technological shifts.
This situation requires comprehensive solutions to help people find decent jobs and restore stability to the labour market.
“Restoring the labour market is one of the government’s key priorities. We see significant potential among veterans, women, youth, and people with disabilities who must be actively included in the labour market. That’s why we’ve launched the development of an employment strategy that not only aims to update the legal framework, but also to reduce unemployment, tackle informal employment, and strengthen social protection,” commented Tetiana Berezhna, Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine.
The upcoming Employment Strategy will focus on:
The Employment Strategy project is funded by the German government and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH within the “REYOIN – Promotion of Socio-Economic Integration of Returnees, Internally Displaced Persons, and Host Communities in Ukraine” project.
“Systematic and long-term support for the development of Ukraine’s economy is a key part of our cooperation. The Employment Strategy supports post-war recovery and creates conditions for broad engagement of Ukrainians in the labour market in line with EU standards,” said Jens Adam, Director Sustainable Economic Development, GIZ Ukraine.
The strategy will be developed through several parallel stages:
“Productivity grows where people can realize their potential. We’ve already contributed to policy development in the defense, innovation, and SMEs sectors. But without an effective labour policy, these efforts won’t succeed. This is an issue we must address – together,” added Oleksii Dorohan, CEO of the Better Regulation Delivery Office.
Next steps:
All interested parties are welcome to join the upcoming working group discussions by registering here: https://forms.gle/xPkdhHWVQ9djGewBA
Project page: https://brdo.com.ua/en/projects/employment-strategy/
The Employment Strategy project is being developed by the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine with support from the German Government through the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, and the Better Regulation Delivery Office (BRDO), under the project “REYOIN – Promotion of Socio-Economic Integration of Returnees, Internally Displaced Persons, and Host Communities in Ukraine.”
The Better Regulation Delivery Office has launched a Telegram channel called Corruption Radar, which monitors court verdicts in corruption-related cases daily. The channel automatically tracks new court decisions, analyzes them, and publishes a digest with AI-generated summaries for each verdict.
The digest includes verdicts classified under Article 45 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine as corruption criminal offenses (Articles 210, 354, 364, 364-1, 365-2, 368–369-2) and offenses related to corruption (Articles 366-2, 366-3). Verdicts in cases that may be considered corruption-related only when abuse of office is involved (e.g., Articles 191, 262, 308, 312, 313, 320, 357, 410) are currently not included in the digest.
“We often hear that corruption is ‘rampant’ and no one is convicted. But that’s not entirely true. Even during wartime, courts nationwide continue to hear cases and deliver verdicts in corruption-related offenses. Our channel was created to highlight the real state of accountability for corruption crimes,” said Ihor Samokhodskyi, ITC Sector Head at BRDO.
According to several public opinion surveys conducted in 2024 and previous years, corruption consistently ranks among the top three concerns for Ukrainians, second only to war and economic instability. Moreover, corruption remains a significant challenge on Ukraine’s path to EU membership and post-war recovery. That’s why Corruption Radar aims to become an additional tool for public oversight in the fight against corruption.
“Daily analysis of court rulings provides insight into both the legal practice and broader trends in corruption punishment. This empowers the public to demand change based on real data,” added Oleksii Ivankin, CEO of Opendatabot—a Ukrainian company that offers access to public data from major national registries for citizens and businesses.
The AI-generated summaries generally reflect the original court decisions, but may contain inaccuracies. We recommend reading the full text of the verdict before sharing the information.
Corruption Radar uses data from the Unified State Register of Court Decisions, published by the State Judicial Administration as open data. BRDO extends its thanks to ‘Babusia’, the Opendatabot-powered court register search service, for convenient access to processed information.
The Better Regulation Delivery Office (BRDO) continues to publish court verdicts under Article 301 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine as part of its campaign supporting Draft Law No. 12191 on the decriminalisation of adult pornography in Ukraine. This update covers a verdict issued by the Suvorovskyi District Court in Odesa, where a woman was convicted for sharing intimate videos via Telegram.
The court found the woman guilty of “two episodes of distributing pornographic content” in private messaging on Telegram. In its decision, the court referenced the Law of Ukraine “On Media,” the provisions of which apply to public mass communication. Article 2 of the law clearly states:
“The scope of this Law does not include the dissemination of mass information: (…) in the form of messages (including electronic, text, multimedia, postal, and other types of messages) sent to a defined circle of users, including through the use of electronic communications.”
“Courts and law enforcement authorities continue to reference legal norms irrelevant to the essence of such cases. These practices undermine trust in the justice system,” commented Ihor Samokhodskyi, ITC Sector Head at BRDO.
To date, at least 10 verdicts have been recorded that reference the Law “On Media.” The number will likely grow, as after the repeal of the Law “On the Protection of Public Morality,” courts have increasingly cited the “On Media” law in pornography-related cases. However, the Law “On Media” does not regulate private communications; it covers television, online media, print media, and video-sharing platforms.
Ukrainians are regularly subjected to criminal prosecution for sending private content through messengers or posting nudes on dating websites. In the fourth year of the full-scale war, law enforcement and judicial authorities continue to spend resources pursuing Ukrainians over intimate photos and videos.
BRDO, along with several civil society organizations, opposes the criminal prosecution of Ukrainians for producing and distributing pornographic materials. In November 2024, Draft Law No. 12191, which aims to decriminalize pornography in Ukraine, was registered in parliament. At the same time, BRDO supports stricter liability for the production of child pornography, distribution of materials to minors, public display of pornography, human trafficking, or sharing adult content without consent.
BRDO has launched the Telegram channel “301 Monitor” to track court rulings under Article 301 of the Criminal Code. It publishes AI-generated case summaries.
According to BRDO’s forecast, the decriminalization of pornography could generate UAH 509 million in tax revenues for the budget. To achieve this, Draft Law No. 12191 needs to be adopted, ensuring cooperation between the State Tax Service and the Bureau of Economic Security.
The Better Regulation Delivery Office BRDO has developed an interactive dashboard that analyses how Ukrainian government authorities comply with the CMU Resolution No. 835 on open data. The tool provides overall statistics, the level of compliance by data holders, and the popularity of specific datasets based on the number of downloads.
The CMU Resolution No. 835 “On Approval of the Regulation on Datasets to Be Published in the Form of Open Data” defines which data must be published by government bodies, how often it should be updated, and in what format. All such datasets should be available on the Unified State Open Data Web Portal.
The BRDO dashboard shows which government agencies publish and update their open datasets on the Portal and how regularly they do so. As of December 2024, the research revealed the following results:
“We created this dashboard to draw attention to how well agencies meet open data publication requirements. It’s now easier to see what data is available, how often it’s updated, and which datasets are in high demand. We encourage data holders to publish more datasets, and this dashboard can serve as a strong motivator,” said Ihor Samokhodskyi, Head of the ICT Sector at BRDO.
The most downloaded datasets on the Open Data Portal come from the following agencies:
The most popular dataset by number of downloads is “Information on Vehicles and Their Owners”, published by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, with 86,000 downloads. It is regularly updated and contains valuable information for drivers, car owners, and anyone interested in this field.
The BRDO analysis covers only central-level government agencies. This study did not include local self-government bodies, other local-level spending units, or datasets from the category ‘All spending units (according to competence). ’
As part of the deregulation reform, the Government of Ukraine has adopted a resolution and an order cancelling 204 state regulation instruments related to business operations.
52 regulatory acts have been declared invalid: 25 in full and 27 partially. This decision will significantly reduce the administrative burden on entrepreneurs and simplify business operations in Ukraine.
Which Areas Are Affected?
✖️ Healthcare and Sanitary Control — Cancelled Instruments Include:
✖️ Agricultural Policy and Food — Cancelled Instruments Include:
✖️ Occupational Safety, Construction, Fire Safety, and Foreign Economic Activity — Cancelled Instruments Include:
The overall economic effect of the reform is estimated at over UAH 600 million annually, which businesses will now save by no longer needing to go through obsolete and unnecessary procedures.
These decisions are the result of the work carried out by the Interdepartmental Working Group on Deregulation (IWG), which is systematically reviewing current regulations to eliminate outdated or excessive administrative barriers.
The Better Regulation Delivery Office (BRDO) contributed to the IWG’s work within the framework of the EU4Business: SME Policies and Institutions Support (SMEPIS) project, implemented by Ecorys in consortium with GIZ, BRDO, and Civitta with the financial support of the European Union
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, together with the Ministry of Health, is implementing a large-scale reform of military medical commissions (MMC) to improve the process of medical examinations for individuals liable for military service and service members.
The reform aims to optimise the work of the MMC, remove bureaucratic obstacles and create convenient conditions for citizens by digitalising procedures and improving the regulatory framework. It will not only speed up the processing of documents, but also increase transparency and reduce corruption risks.
The digital transformation of the MMC was made possible by amendments to the Order of the Ministry of Defence No. 402, which were developed with the assistance of the BRDO. The amendments provide for the introduction of an MMC cabinet, replacing paper forms of MMC resolutions with electronic ones, and simplifying paper reporting.
What changes have already been implemented?
For individuals liable for military service:
For employees of the MMC:
What will change next?
Starting from 1 April 2025, the resolutions of the Military Medical Commissions will be mandatory in electronic form for both service members and individuals liable for military service. This will allow:
Why is it important?
Individuals liable for military service no longer have to spend time queuing or visiting the Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support in person — everything can be done through the Reserve+ mobile app. For service members, the reform will significantly facilitate the process of transferring between units, as well as the issuance of medical reports and health-related payments.
The reform does not just eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic procedures — it creates the foundation for a digital state where citizens can quickly and easily receive the necessary services.
The Better Regulation Delivery Office BRDO continues its series of materials on court rulings under Article 301 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which criminalizes pornography. This initiative is part of the campaign supporting Draft Law No. 12191. The latest analysis examines a court ruling in Dnipropetrovsk region, where a man was sentenced to one year of probation for managing an OnlyFans account.
The defendant from Kamianske did not produce pornographic materials himself. He uploaded short videos to the OnlyFans platform on behalf of a model who created them. This is a common practice in the adult content industry—administrators manage accounts and communicate with customers, while models create photo and video materials. However, administrators and content creators risk criminal liability under Article 301 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
The defendant reached a plea agreement with the investigation and was sentenced to three years of imprisonment, replaced by a one-year probation period. The court also prohibited him from disseminating any information online for a year and from holding positions in the IT sector. Additionally, two of his smartphones were confiscated. The court likely believes that access to devices and work in IT could lead the defendant to resume distributing pornography.
“Confiscating gadgets for managing an OnlyFans account appears to be a hidden fine, in addition to probation and professional restrictions. This only reinforces the injustice of the verdict. We live in a surreal reality where people are criminally prosecuted and socially isolated for intimate photos or videos,” commented Dmytro Lebedyev, an expert in BRDO’s ICT sector.
According to the State Judicial Administration, between 2022 and 2024, special confiscation measures in pornography-related cases were applied to 20 convicted individuals, and in 2025, seven such cases have already been recorded. The most commonly seized items include smartphones, laptops, or money earned from adult content. Confiscating smartphones effectively acts as a hidden fine since the convicted person will need to purchase a new device.
In the third year of the war, law enforcement and judicial authorities continue to spend resources prosecuting Ukrainians for intimate photos and videos instead of focusing on real threats—collaborators, enemy informants, and terrorists.
BRDO, along with several civil society organizations, opposes the criminal prosecution of Ukrainians for producing and distributing pornographic materials. In November 2024, Draft Law No. 12191, which aims to decriminalize pornography in Ukraine, was registered in parliament. At the same time, BRDO supports stricter liability for the production of child pornography, distribution of materials to minors, public display of pornography, human trafficking, or sharing adult content without consent.
BRDO has launched the Telegram channel “301 Monitor” to track court rulings under Article 301 of the Criminal Code. It publishes AI-generated case summaries.
According to BRDO’s forecast, the decriminalization of pornography could generate UAH 509 million in tax revenues for the budget. To achieve this, Draft Law No. 12191 needs to be adopted, ensuring cooperation between the State Tax Service and the Bureau of Economic Security.
The IT industry is one of the key drivers of digital transformation. Ukrainian tech companies are known globally for their high-quality products and services. At the same time, the public sector of digital services is still being formed, and its effectiveness depends on clear rules of the game.
An important step in this direction was the adoption of CMU Resolution No. 205, ‘Some Issues of Creation, Administration and Operation of Informatization Facilities’ of 21 February 2025, which is intended to regulate the GovTech sector and facilitate Ukraine’s integration into the EU’s digital single market.
The Resolution aims to improve the efficiency, security and innovation of state information systems. It establishes uniform requirements for their creation, modernisation and administration and defines the procedure for localisation of software products within the National Informatisation Programme. The BRDO team contributed to the development of the draft resolution as part of the EU4DigitalUA project, funded by the European Union and implemented by FIAP.
On 20 March 2025, BRDO experts joined a discussion on the impact of new legislative rules on the digitalisation of government processes. The meeting was organised by the Digital Competence Centre (DCC) of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, GovTech Alliance of Ukraine and the Academy of Electronic Governance with the support of the Kyiv Global Government Technology Centre.
The discussion participants outlined the key challenges for GovTech companies in developing digital solutions for the state and agreed to work together to develop solutions to address them. In particular, this concerns amendments to Resolution 205 and the Law ‘On the National Informatisation Programme’, as well as the creation of templates for technical and legal documentation for the transfer of software to the public sector. These steps will help to regulate the GovTech sector and promote the development of digital public services in Ukraine.
The GovTech Alliance of Ukraine (GTA UA) is a professional association of Ukrainian IT companies that develop and implement technology solutions for the public sector. The Alliance has already united 5 leading companies to develop Ukraine’s GovTech ecosystem, strengthen cooperation between the state and business, and promote the export of Ukrainian solutions abroad. GTA UA members include AMEDIA, Kitsoft, MK-consulting, Prozori Solutions and Strimco. The Better Regulation Delivery Office (BRDO) is a strategic partner of the Alliance.