The NGO “Together Against Corruption” has analyzed how Ukraine is implementing its anti-corruption policy in the areas of land relations and urban planning. As of mid-2025, one-fifth (21.6%) of the measures outlined in the State Anti-Corruption Program for 2023–2025 have been implemented.

Among the positive developments are the launch of an IT prototype for mass land valuation, an independent audit of the National Cadastre System, and the relaunch of a pilot project that allows private land surveyors to work with the state cadastre system.

However, none of the 17 planned measures were completed on time, and six remain at the initial stage. This creates additional risks for investors, slows down digitalization, and prevents Ukraine from moving toward EU-aligned governance practices.

What’s holding progress back?

• Lack of transparent mechanisms for land parcel formation
• Delays in land management digitalization
• Insufficient regulation for electronic auctions (including Prozorro.Sales)
• Postponed reform of free land privatization
• Low level of automation in urban planning and cultural heritage protection

What needs to be done in the next 5 years?

The organization’s analysts propose a clear roadmap built around five key priorities:

1. Implement transparent accounting of land-use restrictions
2. Ensure digital integration of cadastres and state registries
3. Make the management of state land transparent and strengthen economic instruments
4. Guarantee equal access to land use
5. Eliminate excessive discretion in changing land purpose and management decisions

Read the full report at the link.

Implementing these steps will help minimize corruption risks, enhance accountability, and build a modern, digital, and efficient land management system — a tool crucial both for Ukraine’s recovery and for its progress toward EU integration.

The report was prepared with the support of the EU-funded Program “Supporting Transparent Land Governance in Ukraine,” implemented by the World Bank.