We would like to offer you a selection of key legislative changes related to the activities of civil society organizations. In the first half of the December issue, the Ukrainian Center for Independent Political Research has collected the main topics worth knowing about:
- A system for monitoring the effectiveness of Ukraine's commitments in the European integration process has been introduced.
- A draft law on patronage in the cultural sector has been registered.
- Discussions are ongoing regarding the State Social Program “Youth of Ukraine - Generation of Resilience - 2030.”
Read more about these changes and find out how they will affect the work of CSOs.
Regulatory Acts Adopted
A system for monitoring Ukraine's commitments in the field of European integration, “Pulse of Accession,” has been introduced
What the document is about: The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted the "Regulations on the Information System for Monitoring Ukraine's Commitments in the Field of European Integration," titled "Pulse of Accession." The document introduces a unified digital system for reporting, monitoring, and evaluating the effectiveness of Ukraine's European integration commitments, particularly within the framework of the European Union accession negotiation process.
The information system is used to monitor the implementation of the following documents, in particular: the Roadmap on the Rule of Law, the Roadmap on Public Administration Reform, the Roadmap on the Functioning of Democratic Institutions, the Action Plan for the Protection of the Rights of Persons Belonging to National Minorities (Communities) of Ukraine, as well as other strategic documents in the field of European integration. The information is structured by clusters, sections, goals, objectives, and specific measures. In accordance with the requirements of the resolution, ministries and other state bodies are required to enter information into the system on a weekly basis regarding the progress of fulfilling the commitments outlined in the Roadmaps.
The “Admission Pulse” consists of an internal portal for government agencies and a public website. The public section contains open information on the progress of European integration commitments and is provided in the form of open data. Currently, representatives of ministries and agencies are working on the internal portal. In the future, information from “Pulse of Accession” will be available to the public and international partners.
Why it matters: The introduction of the “Pulse of Accession” system creates the conditions for increasing the transparency of the European integration process. CSOs will have access to regular, structured, and official information on the actual status of Ukraine's commitments to the EU, particularly in areas directly related to civil society, democracy, the rule of law, and human rights. As a result, CSOs will have greater opportunities to:
- conduct independent monitoring of reforms;
- prepare analytical materials, alternative and shadow reports;
- strengthen advocacy in cooperation with authorities and European institutions.
Registered legal acts
A draft law on patronage in the cultural sector has been registered
What the document is about: The draft law proposes to introduce new terms related to patronage, define participants, areas, and forms of patronage, ways of state support for patrons of culture, as well as establish important conditions for patronage agreements and to amend the Law of Ukraine “On Charitable Activities and Charitable Organizations” in order to avoid contradictions between the provisions of the laws.
According to the authors' proposal, a patron can be a natural or legal person under private law who carries out patronage activities in the field of culture, i.e., voluntarily and free of charge provides material, financial, or other support to charitable organizations, cultural institutions, educational institutions in the field of culture, as well as other legal entities whose statutes (regulations) provide for activities in the field of culture or whose main activity is related to supporting projects in the field of culture by providing grants to legal entities and individuals—entrepreneurs, scholarships to individuals.
The draft specifies the types of patronage assistance and patronage activities that will exist, in particular, activities will be carried out in the following areas: providing material and technical support to cultural institutions; participating in the implementation of projects and programs for the construction, modernization, and renovation of cultural institutions; and supporting events. The types of assistance in these areas may include: free transfer (donation) to the beneficiary of buildings, premises, structures, unfinished construction projects, land plots, vehicles, and funds; free provision of services and performance of work by a cultural patron for the benefit of the beneficiary; purchase and transfer to the beneficiary's ownership of equipment, inventory, and other property necessary for activities in the field of culture.
In turn, patrons will receive state support in the form of awards and distinctions, as well as assistance in immortalizing the name of the patron of culture on buildings, structures, and cultural facilities, and other benefits to patrons of culture, in accordance with the law.
Why it matters: Currently, there are no laws regulating patronage in the cultural sphere, its limits, or possible incentives for patrons from the state. The draft law establishes a legal framework for patronage activities, defines the types of activities that are considered patronage, and provides incentives for patrons in the form of state support. This creates a foundation for the development of patronage as a separate tool for supporting culture, opening up additional opportunities for civil society organizations working in this field to attract private resources for cultural initiatives. At the same time, the draft law contains several provisions that require further discussion with the public sector. The introduction of a clearly formalized model of patronage, a mandatory agreement with detailed control conditions, and a ban on intermediation may not take into account the specifics of CSOs working with project and mixed funding.
Other news related to CSOs
Public discussion of the State Targeted Social Program “Youth of Ukraine: Generation of Resilience — 2030” continues
The Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine is proposing for public discussion a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine “On Approval of the State Targeted Social Program ”Youth of Ukraine: Generation of Resilience — 2030." The discussion will continue until December 15 (inclusive). Proposals and comments on the draft should be sent to the Ministry of Youth and Sports in writing or electronically to the following address: 42 Esplanadna Street, Kyiv, 01601, Department of Support for Youth and Children's Public Associations of the Youth Policy Directorate (email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
The program aims to foster a sense of belonging to Ukrainian society among young people as a strategic component of Ukraine's human capital, develop their resilience, and create opportunities for personal fulfillment.
The following measures are planned:
- Expanding youth participation in public life and strengthening social cohesion
- Developing resilience, a safe environment, and the psychological and emotional well-being of young people
- Promoting self-realization and economic empowerment of young people by ensuring the functioning of the Ukrainian Youth Fund, including providing grants for young people and financial support to youth and children's CSOs.
- Supporting youth projects and implementing specific youth policy tasks in line with the Program's priorities,
- Enhancing institutional capacity and developing evidence-based youth policy
- Developing international youth cooperation and integrating Ukrainian youth into the global and European youth community
- Developing the digitalization of youth work and strengthening information and educational activities
The digest is produced by NGO “Ukrainian Center for Independent Political Research” with the support of the Askold and Dir Fund as a part of the Strong Civil Society of Ukraine - a Driver towards Reforms and Democracy project, implemented by ISAR Ednannia, funded by Norway and Sweden. The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of UCIPR and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the Government of Norway, the Government of Sweden, and ISAR Ednannia.
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