The content and essence of the anti-corruption strategy as a tool to combat corruption in Ukraine

Inna Odnolko; Viktor Sukhonos; Ruslan Bilokin; Vasyl Kobko; Mykola Pohoretskyi

doi:10.34069/AI/2023.62.02.19

Inna Odnolko National University of Civil Defense of Ukraine, Ukraine. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4896-4728
Viktor Sukhonos Sumy State University, Ukraine. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9425-7127
Ruslan Bilokin Poltava University of Economics and Trade, Ukraine. https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2833-9843
Vasyl Kobko State Emergency Service of Ukraine, Ukraine. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3586-8219
Mykola Pohoretskyi Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0936-0929

DOI: https://doi.org/10.34069/AI/2023.62.02.19

Keywords: counteraction, corruption, crime, prevention, strategy.

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to analyze the content and essence of the anti-corruption strategy as a tool for countering corruption crime in Ukraine. Research results. It шs established that anti-corruption strategy should include a number of basic measures to counter crime in the field of anti-corruption activities. In addition, the position that the preparation and authorization of the corresponding document is carried out on the basis of quantitative and qualitative indicators, which should be collected in advance, according to defined criteria and taking into account a certain period of time, is substantiated. Practical implementation. According to the authors, considerable attention should be paid to the practical method of determining the main priorities in the anti-corruption policy of Ukraine and the use of strategic planning as the main tool. Value/originality. It is argued that strategic planning in the state anti-corruption policy and the specific form of its manifestation – adoption of the State anti-corruption strategies – has a significant positive effect on the provision of human and citizen rights and freedoms, effectively and efficiently contributes to the functioning of all public authorities and the development of democracy and the rule of law in Ukraine.

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Author Biographies

Inna Odnolko, National University of Civil Defense of Ukraine, Ukraine.

Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor of Chernobyl Heroes Fire Safety Institute of the National University of Civil Defense of Ukraine, Ukraine.

Viktor Sukhonos, Sumy State University, Ukraine.

Doctor of Legal Sciences, Professor, Professor of the Department of Criminal Law disciplines and Judiciary of Sumy State University, Ukraine.

Ruslan Bilokin, Poltava University of Economics and Trade, Ukraine.

Doctor of Legal Sciences, Associate Professor , Associate Professor of the Jurisprudence Department of Poltava University of Economics and Trade, Ukraine.

Vasyl Kobko, State Emergency Service of Ukraine, Ukraine.

PhD in Law, Associate Professor, Professor of Fire Prevention and Safety of Population Department of the Institute of Public Administration and Research in Civil Protection of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, Ukraine.

Mykola Pohoretskyi, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine.

Doctor of Science in Law, Professor, Vice-rector for scientific and pedagogical work of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine.

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