NAKO - The Independent Anti-Corruption Commission

Who we are? NAKO - The Independent Anti-Corruption Commission (previously - The Independent Defence Anti-Corruption Committee) - is an independent civil society organization whose function is to reduce the level of corruption and advance good governance in the areas critical for Ukraine's national security. Mission Our vision is a Ukrainian defence and security sector that is effective, accountable and far less susceptible to corruption. Our mission is to reduce opportunities for corruption through strong research, effective advocacy for reform, and increased public awareness, in order to strengthen the Ukrainian defence and security sector’s ability to face challenges to the country’s sovereignty and democratic institutions. Our aim is to reduce the opportunities for corruption in the Ukrainian defence sector in a number of high-risk areas. NAKO produces credible, well-researched and timely evidence and recommendations, and advocates for their implementation. NAKO aims to promote effective legislation, policy and guidance that changes behaviours within defence and security institutions. While working with and supporting the Ministry of Defence, armed forces, defence industry and major anti-corruption bodies, we remain dedicated to maintaining our independence and credibility; remaining free from influence and publicly trusted is core to NAKO’s purpose. Strategy: - Reducing corruption risks in defence spending and promoting good governance in the defence and security sector - Increasing accountability and transparency of Ukraine’s defence industry - Strengthening civil democratic control over the defence and security sector and reducing over-classification - International Advocacy