In this episode, I speak with Olena Tregub. Olena shares her fascinating trajectory, growing up in Soviet times and witnessing her country’s independence. The relative immaturity of the political landscape at the time prompted her to get involved politically at a young age. Olena shares the unique role that civil society plays in Ukraine and its power to affect deep change. Her organization, NAKO, is focusing on improving transparency and governance in military procurement, with great success. Join me for this rare behind-the-scenes perspective on the inner workings of Ukraine’s government administration.
Recorded on 17 December 2024.
Connect with Olena on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/olenatregub. Find out more about Olena's organisation, The Independent Anti-Corruption Commission (NAKO) at nako.org.ua/en.
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