Where Global Transparency Rules Are Shaped: Ukrainian Business at CoSP11

18.12.2025

Key Takeaways from the Conference by Tetiana Sakharuk, Executive Director, UN Global Compact Ukraine, Chair for the Regional Network Council for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, UN Global Compact

This week, Qatar is hosting CoSP11 (Conference of the States Parties) — a major global anti-corruption forum that has received limited attention in the Ukrainian public space. At the same time, decisions adopted at this Conference directly influence international standards of transparency and integrity and may later be embedded into national legislation and global regulatory frameworks.

Ukrainian companies that are participants of the UN Global Compact in Ukraine: DTEK, SPP Development Ukraine, and MHP are actively taking part in the Conference and sharing their experience. This platform allows them to present the Ukrainian business perspective on anti-corruption standards, risks, and the realities of operating in Ukraine.

For Ukrainian companies, participation in events like CoSP11 is an opportunity to be heard where global rules of the game are shaped. At this year’s Conference, Ukrainian businesses spoke about real challenges and practical solutions, demonstrating readiness to operate in line with high standards of transparency and to remain a full-fledged participant in the global economy.

The UN Global Compact Ukraine team participated in the key CoSP11 events. Below, we share the main takeaways from the Conference: what was discussed at CoSP11 and how Ukrainian business was represented on the global stage.

What Is CoSP11?

CoSP is one of the largest international anti-corruption conferences, held every two years and jointly organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the host country. This year, CoSP11 is taking place in Doha, Qatar, from 14 to 19 December 2025.

More than 2,500 participants gather to:

assess countries’ progress in implementing anti-corruption standards;
exchange practical solutions, tools, and technologies that work across different jurisdictions;
discuss emerging challenges, including the impact of artificial intelligence and technology on corruption and anti-corruption efforts.

Artificial intelligence was one of the central themes of this year’s Conference. AI is already being used to monitor public procurement, public officials’ activities, and business risks. At the same time, its rapid development raises critical questions about regulation and oversight: who is responsible for algorithm-based decisions, how such decisions can be monitored, and which standards should guide their use.

In Ukraine, technology and data analytics are already being actively applied at the business level. During the Private Sector Forum held alongside CoSP11, SPP Development Ukraine shared practical experience demonstrating how digital tools help translate anti-corruption commitments into everyday operations. The company has implemented standardized and automated approaches to procurement management, engineering processes, and document management.

«Technology and process standardization help make decision-making more objective, strengthen oversight, and ensure traceability at every stage of the decision-making process. This significantly facilitates our cooperation with international partners, for whom clear procedures and compliance with established standards are fundamental requirements», – Nadiia Petruchenko, Co-founder and Chief Business Officer, SPP Development Ukraine, UN Global Compact Ukraine Supervisory Board Member.

Ukrainian institutions were also represented at CoSP11. During a plenary session, Viktor Pavlushchyk, Head of the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP), shared Ukraine’s practical experience in building a data-driven, digitally enabled anti-corruption system.

He presented Ukraine’s approach to corruption prevention through mandatory electronic asset declarations — one of the largest public databases of officials’ financial information in the world. This system enables a shift from reactive enforcement to proactive prevention.

The Role of Ukrainian Business in the Global Agenda

Beyond the main Conference sessions, companies from around the world engage through dedicated business collaboration formats. One of these is the Private Sector Platform.

The Private Sector Platform is a closed, invitation-only initiative that brings together companies demonstrating a high level of integrity and compliance. Participation is limited to businesses that meet strict international anti-corruption standards. Each year, members convene to collaborate and exchange best practices developed over the reporting period.

Companies involved in the Platform make a direct contribution to shaping the global anti-corruption agenda. From Ukraine, DTEK Group is a member of the Private Sector Platform.

DTEK has built a comprehensive compliance system aligned with key international requirements. Its foundation includes a Code of Ethics and an Anti-Corruption Programme, which define transparency standards for both employees and partners.

The company operates a dedicated internal compliance function integrated into all high-risk business processes. In particular, compliance teams are involved in approving higher-risk contracts, helping mitigate corruption risks at the decision-making stage.

As DTEK operates beyond Ukraine (including in the EU and the United Kingdom), the company complies with international legal frameworks, including the UK Bribery Act and relevant EU legislation. Moreover, DTEK has implemented tools that go beyond current Ukrainian regulations. For example, even though the EU Whistleblower Protection Directive has not yet been implemented in Ukraine, DTEK has already established its own whistleblowing hotline and guarantees protection against retaliation. The mechanism is available to both employees and external stakeholders.

“As we operate in the European Union and work closely with European partners, we began aligning our compliance systems with European requirements long ago. We do not see this as an additional burden. On the contrary, compliance with international standards is a strategic advantage that allows us to position ourselves as an energy company of international scale,” – Oleksandra Levchenko, Deputy Head of Compliance, DTEK Group.

When International Partnerships Turn into Practical Action

During CoSP11, UN Global Compact Ukraine also joined the Evolve Funding Round, a new initiative of the Siemens Integrity Initiative, which supports collective anti-corruption action across multiple countries. This funding round will support initiatives in Ukraine, Portugal, Brazil, Angola, and Colombia.

For business, this provides an additional channel for cooperation with international partners in the field of integrity, practical knowledge exchange, and joint work with trusted stakeholders on real, measurable change. For our team, it is an opportunity to systematically support Ukrainian companies in operating in line with international standards, adapting global best practices, and building partnerships where transparency and accountability are fundamental expectations.

Follow our updates to stay informed about the launch of this initiative next year.

Why It Matters

For Ukrainian businesses, participation in forums like CoSP11 is about influence, trust, and reputation, demonstrating readiness to operate under international rules of transparency and responsibility.