Business protection
1. Role of business ombudsman
Functions and powers:
- The Business Ombudsman in Ukraine is an independent institution that considers complaints from entrepreneurs about violations of their rights by state authorities.
- The main task is to support reducing administrative pressure on business, fighting corruption and improving the business environment.
- The Business Ombudsman's Office (BOO) can provide recommendations to state authorities, but its decisions are not legally binding.
Advantages:
- Quick response to business complaints.
- Publication of systemic reports on business problems.
- Established communication with government agencies.
2. Special temporary investigation commission of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the protection of investors’ rights
Functions and activities:
- This is a temporary parliamentary body that analyses situations of violation of investors’ rights.
- The main task is to control the actions of government agencies and develop legislative initiatives to improve the investment climate.
- The Commission can initiate investigations into violations and submit them to the Parliament.
Advantages:
- Political leverage to put pressure on the authorities.
- Involvement of foreign investors in discussing problems.
- Possibility to initiate changes to legislation.
3. “Pulse” online platform from the Ministry of Economy
Purpose:
- The platform allows businesses to evaluate the work of government agencies and file complaints about violations.
- It is an instrument of feedback between business and government.
Advantages:
- Open access for all entrepreneurs.
- Transparent system for evaluating the work of government agencies.
- Possibility of public influence on government agencies.
General conclusions:
- The Business Ombudsman is an effective mechanism for resolving individual cases, but has no enforcement powers.
- The TIC of the Verkhovna Rada has political influence, but its effectiveness depends on the composition of the parliament and the activity of the commission members.
- “Pulse” platform can be useful for monitoring the work of government agencies, but its impact on systemic change is limited.
