While Ukraine continues to operate under extraordinary conditions, its digital transformation is quietly moving forward. Last week, the Ministry of Digital Transformation held the ninth Steering Committee of EU4DigitalUA — a project supported by the European Union and implemented by FIAP. The meeting reviewed key outcomes of the partnership, which since 2020 has helped Ukraine modernize public services, train civil servants, and align its digital policy with EU standards.
Measurable Progress
The collaboration has already delivered concrete results across legislation, services, and education. Among the most notable:
- Three draft laws aligned with EU standards are under development — in the fields of artificial intelligence, personal data protection, and semiconductors
- Over 3,000 civil servants are now engaged in AI training via the CDTO Campus platform
- A new educational series on data protection is ready to launch this year on Diia.Osvita
- Ukraine’s school IT curriculum is being updated to reflect modern, interactive teaching formats
- The Unified National Informatization System (NPI) has been launched to improve transparency and management of state digital projects
- Dozens of trainings, study visits, and workshops have been held to share digital governance experience across institutions
- Communications campaigns have been rolled out to boost citizen trust in digital services and promote digital inclusion
- A national review is underway to guide broadband infrastructure expansion in underserved communities
"We’ve been building the most user-friendly digital state in the world for nearly six years. It’s not just about digitalizing services — it’s about rethinking the entire approach: a modern state must be innovative, human-centered, and open to partnership. Together with our trusted partners — the FIAP team and with the support of the European Union — we are making systemic changes, even during a full-scale war," said Valeriya IonanAdvisor to the Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation for Innovation, Digitalization, and Global Partnerships.
A Coordinated Digital Path
The EU reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Ukraine’s digital development.
"The European Union remains firmly committed to supporting Ukraine in these difficult times of full-scale war. Working side by side with Ukraine, we aim to strengthen its digital infrastructure, protect critical information resources, and safeguard the well-being of its citizens. Together, we will continue to build a secure and resilient digital future for Ukraine and the European Union," said Ascier Santillán LuzuriagaHead of Section for European Integration, Governance and Rule of Law, and Civil Society at the EU Delegation to Ukraine
FIAP, which implements the project, highlighted the practical nature of the work.
"We’re helping Ukraine implement practical solutions that directly impact people’s lives. From launching the electronic permit system to developing AI-based civil servant training and harmonizing legislation with EU digital standards, every step under EU4DigitalUA strengthens Ukraine’s capacity to offer modern, transparent, and secure public services," said Miguel Ángel Lombardo ChicoEU4DigitalUA Project Coordinator at FIAP
What’s Next
With a strong foundation now in place, the next phase of EU4DigitalUA will focus on scaling existing tools, strengthening institutional capacity, and expanding digital inclusion. Further upgrades to services, deeper legislative alignment with the EU, and more digital learning content are all in the pipeline.
For Ukraine, the digital state is not a distant concept — it’s a daily process, built in partnership and designed to serve citizens better.
The EU4DigitalUA project is funded by the European Union and implemented by FIAP within the components of 'Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building, Communication and Public Awareness, and Data Protection.
