IMF identifies key factor in overcoming corruption in Ukraine.

The fight against corruption in Ukraine is gaining great importance during the war, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) states. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva noted that the war creates all the necessary conditions for the spread of corruption, therefore Ukraine must continue its efforts in this area.

Kristalina Georgieva also emphasized Ukraine's success in implementing the IMF program, which has already undergone its fifth review. The Fund provided Kyiv with a new tranche of $1.1 billion. However, concerning the anti-corruption component, Ukraine was given until January 2025 to conduct an audit of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau.

Director of the IMF's European Department Alfred Kammer stated that a successful fight against corruption depends on the willingness of the Ukrainian people to demand reforms. He acknowledged that some reforms might be technically or politically difficult, but it is important that they yield positive results, reduce corruption, and improve governance.

According to Kammer, this requires public support and effective steps by the authorities in fighting corruption. Progress is already being made, but each step is challenging. The main thing is for the Ukrainian people to demand reforms and continue to be the driving force for change in this area.