Online
April 28 14:00-16:00
Zoom
How to effectively monitor the use of international aid and prevent fraud using open data
Introductory event of the project “Open Data Education Against Corruption and Fraud”, supported by the European Union
Project overview
The Open Data Association NGO is implementing the Open Data Education Against Corruption & Fraud (ODEAC) project, funded by the European Union under the EU Anti-Fraud Programme (EUAF), which is designed to safeguard the EU’s financial interests and counter fraudulent activity.
The initiative is coordinated by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and aims to strengthen the institutional capacity of law enforcement bodies and public authorities to detect, prevent, and investigate corruption and financial misconduct.
Project objectives
The project is designed to enhance the operational capabilities of public institutions and law enforcement agencies to:
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Identify and prevent fraud and corruption.
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Conduct effective investigations into offences related to EU financial assistance.
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Integrate open data tools into operational and investigative workflows.
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Improve transparency and accountability in the management of international financial support.
AGENDA
14:00 – 14:15
Opening remarks by the Chair of the Open Data Association
Speaker: Nataliia Chornohub, Open Data Association
14:15 – 14:30
Presentation of the ODEAC project. Goals, training stages, expected results.
Speaker: Hanna Kwiatkowska, ODEAC Project Manager
14:30-14:45
Protecting the EU’s financial interests: the role of OLAF and practical mechanisms for cooperation with Ukraine in the context of the Ukraine Facility
Speaker: ANDRII Gabriel, Intelligence Analyst from Unit OLAF.C.2.002 – Expenditure Operational Analysis
14:45-15:00
The role of financial intelligence and anti-corruption tools in protecting the interests of donors
Speaker: Anton Ivanytsky, Director of the Department of Financial Investigations of the FIU of Foreign States of the State Financial Monitoring Service of Ukraine
15:00-15:15
Practical examples of using open data to strengthen corruption and fraud investigations
Speaker: Maksym Zinchenko, Competitive Intelligence and Training Expert at YouControl
15:15 – 15:30
Online survey to assess the need for open data-based tools.
15:30 – 16:00
Q&A, Closing of the event
*The final list of speakers is still being finalized.
Why participate
Engagement in the event and broader project framework provides an opportunity to:
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Facilitate the exchange of applied expertise between national and international institutions.
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Contribute to the development of a training programme based on real-world case studies.
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Enhance interagency coordination and cross-border cooperation.
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Access advanced methodologies and tools for working with open data.
Who should attend
Participation is intended for:
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Representatives of law enforcement agencies
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Public administration officials
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Anti-corruption and regulatory authorities
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Other institutions engaged in preventing financial misconduct.
Institutional representatives are also invited to participate as speakers, contributing practical insights, case-based expertise, and perspectives on current challenges in countering fraud and corruption.
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