How successfully is the State Customs Service of Ukraine progressing along the path of overcoming corruption? A unique opportunity to assess trends from the perspective of both customs officers and the private sector was provided by the Customs Integrity Perception Survey (CIPS), which was conducted for the second consecutive year in 2025 by the State…
Article by Jurgita Domeikiene, Team Leader of Components 1, 3, and 4 As we close 2025, along with the current phases of the EU Public Finance Management Support Programme for Ukraine (EU4PFM), it’s time to look back and reflect on the progress achieved together with our partners. 2025 was another challenging year in Ukraine’s modern…
The Programme supported the publication of 200 handbooks for newcomers to the Ministry of Finance — a practical guide that helps new colleagues quickly navigate the Ministry’s structure, key procedures and organisational approaches. The handbook will serve as a starting point for familiarising themselves with the Ministry’s work and will help them build an effective…
On 26 November, HR specialists from the Ministry of Finance, the State Tax Service, the State Customs Service, the State Audit Service, the State Treasury Service, and the State Financial Monitoring Service gathered for a networking roundtable to share practical experience in introducing new approaches to human resource management. The discussion focused on competency models…
Leadership is a set of behaviours, not a title. Kristina Jakubaitytė-Revutienė, EU4PFM International Expert on HR, delivered a two-day basic management training for future managers of the Ministry of Finance. In many public sector organisations, employees with high technical competence often move into managerial roles. Yet technical expertise alone is rarely enough. Once appointed, the…
In this concluding video lesson on mental health and emotional well-being, we recap the key lessons and highlight practical techniques to help you navigate stress in challenging situations. Equipped with new knowledge and hands-on tools, you’re now better prepared to take small but meaningful steps toward building a healthy, supportive work environment for yourself and…