Governance: policymaking, accountability, civil service

Tasks:

1. Introduce procedures for public policy analysis and making, a system of strategic planning, and a procedure for public consultations.
2. Complete the reform of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, ministries, and other central executive authorities. Strengthen the capacity of the centre of Government.
3. Ensure effective cooperation between the Verkhovna Rada and the Cabinet of Ministers in the law-making process.
4. Build a civil service system with capacity and integrity.

Indicators of achieving the goal:

1. Procedures for policy analysis and making are introduced in the Government’s work. Policy and relevant resources are coordinated effectively. A proper strategic planning system is established.
2. Public policy areas are clearly structured. Directorates are functioning in all ministries and are cooperating with the Verkhovna Rada’s committees. Effective procedures for interaction between the minister, his/her deputies, and the state secretary are introduced. The institutions of the centre of Government have adequate capacity.
3. A new Law “On the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Central Executive Bodies” is adopted, and its provisions are in line with the SIGMA Program recommendations.
4. Necessary amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service” based on the Principles of Good Governance and the SIGMA Program recommendations (i.e., effective functional management of civil service, resumption of competitions, the Commission on Senior Civil Service work enjoys public trust, staff turnover within normal limits, etc.) are adopted.
5. The Law “On Public Consultations” is adopted and provides for the mandatory nature of such consultations by all legislative initiative actors (including Parliament members).