Yesterday, 27 May, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the draft of the new Customs Code of Ukraine. The draft is an important step in fulfilling Ukraine’s commitments under Chapter 29 “Customs Union” within the framework of accession negotiations with the European Union. “The draft of the new Customs Code introduces customs rules and…
This is a significant step forward in fulfilling Ukraine’s EU integration commitments. EU4PFM Procurement experts provided policy advice, inputs and review on this new legislation, which will serve as a cornerstone of Ukraine’s public procurement system aligned with the EU law and best procurement practice. Key changes include: new EU-aligned procurement procedures and tools: innovation…
How does the role of HR change when it evolves from an administrative function into a strategic partner of the organisation? This question was at the heart of the final day of the study visit to Lithuania for the Ukrainian delegation of civil servants. Representatives of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, the State Tax…
The meeting also brought together international experts from EU4PFM, the OECD, and the IMF to discuss the draft law on implementing the EU Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive (ATAD), developed by the Ministry of Finance with the support of international experts as part of Ukraine’s European integration commitments. The meeting’s central focus was on Article 6 of…
The Vilnius office of the Central Project Management Agency (CPMA) again brought together the Ukrainian delegation from the Ministry of Finance, the State Customs Service and the State Tax Service to exchange experience on competency-based HR management. Representatives of the Customs Department under the Ministry of Finance of Lithuania introduced participants to the competency framework…
A three-day study visit has commenced in Vilnius, focusing on Lithuania’s competency model for human resource management in the civil service. The participants include representatives of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, the State Customs Service, and the State Tax Service. The main objective of the visit is to explore Lithuania’s experience in applying a…