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Ukraine
Band
D
Corruption risk
High
Downloads
Recent years have seen the beginning of structural reforms in Ukraine’s defence sector, especially in procurement and state-owned enterprises. However, corruption risk remains high; new approaches require implementation, independent parliamentary oversight needs to be consolidated, and corruption risks in operations mitigated, especially given continuing operations in the eastern part of the country.
Risk categories
Political
Band
C
55/100
Risk
Moderate
Financial
Band
D
40/100
Risk
High
Personnel
Band
C
62/100
Risk
Moderate
Operational
Band
F
8/100
Risk
Critical
Procurement
Band
D
41/100
Risk
High
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