What makes it difficult for Ukrainian and European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate in public procurement markets? And what can be done to improve their access? These questions were explored in a study “From Barriers to Opportunities: SME Participation in EU and Ukrainian Public Procurement Markets”. The findings were presented by the EU4PFM…
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…
On April 29, EU4PFM Procurement Component held a roundtable discussion “Procurement Reform Talks: Ministry of Economy & Stakeholders”. The event marked the launch of a new series of EU4PFM roundtables planned for 2026–2027. The aim of these roundtables is to bring together and highlight a range of perspectives within Ukraine’s public procurement ecosystem. This approach…
On April 28, EU4PFM Procurement Component organised a policy discussion “Defence Procurement Reform: Ukraine’s Path to EU Alignment”. EU accession remains among Ukraine’s principal aims, which means that legal harmonisation with the EU acquis – including in the area of defence procurement – is among the highest priorities. At the same time, implementation should not…
Today, the world is undergoing a fundamental transformation of economic models. The United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs) poses unprecedented requirements for member states to integrate environmental, social, and economic dimensions into national policies. Public procurement, which accounts for a significant share of global GDP, is recognised as one of…
EU4PFM Procurement Component in cooperation with the National School of Judges, recently delivered a two-day intensive training «Judicial Review of Public Procurement Disputes in the Context of Ukraine’s European Integration». The event brought together over 220 participants in a hybrid format, both in person and online. The speakers included judges of the Supreme Court and…