Cherevatyi Taras, PhD in Military Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Economics and Financial Support of the Institute of Logistics and Support of Troops (Forces) of the National Defense University of Ukraine

ORCID ID: 0000-0003-0866-295X
e-mail: cherevatiy_taras@ukr.net

Efficiency of Public and Defense Procurement in Ukraine: Realities and Ways  to Optimization

Abstract. Introduction. The article is aimed at analyzing the efficiency of the system of public and defense procurement in Ukraine. It focuses primarily on the need to create an efficient, transparent, and accountable procurement system capable of adapting to rapidly changing conditions and challenges, especially under martial law and during Ukraine’s European integration.

Purpose. This article aims to assess the current state of public and defense procurement in Ukraine, identify key problems, and suggest possible ways to optimize them for increased efficiency. It emphasizes the need for an effective, transparent, and accountable procurement system capable of adapting to rapidly changing conditions and challenges, particularly under martial law and during Ukraine’s European integration..

Results. The article analyzes the requirements of Ukraine’s legal framework for ensuring the effectiveness of public and defense procurement, as well as the procedures for evaluating procurement activities. It shows the importance of procurement under martial law both for the state’s defense needs and for supporting economic development and facilitating Ukraine’s European integration. The article highlights the challenges of conducting public and defense procurement under martial law. Given the growing role of these processes in ensuring Ukraine’s national security and defense, and the need for efficient use of budgetary resources under significant financial constraints, the article suggests regulatory measures to assess procurement efficiency. It also makes other recommendations to increase the efficiency of public and defense procurement, including professionalization of procurement activities, creation of a unified procurement vertical in the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, digitalization of processes of material and financial resources accounting, etc. It emphasizes that the implementation of these measures can contribute to economic growth, efficient use of the budget and strengthening of Ukraine’s defense capabilities.

Conclusions. The research confirms the importance of reforming the system of public and defense procurement in Ukraine. The proposed optimization paths can significantly improve the efficiency of these processes, playing a key role in supporting economic growth and ensuring national security.

Keywords: public procurement; defense procurement; martial law; procurement efficiency; efficiency assessment; Ministry of Defense of Ukraine; procurement system improvement.

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