FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answers to key questions about the Foundation for Support of Reforms in Ukraine (FSR): who we are, how we work with donors, international partners, public institutions, consortia, and reform and recovery projects.
General information about the Foundation
The Foundation for Support of Reforms in Ukraine is an independent non-profit organisation that helps public institutions, ministries, communities and international partners implement reforms, strengthen institutions and deliver development projects. FSR works as a bridge between international support and Ukrainian public stakeholders, helping turn strategic priorities into practical solutions.
FSR works in Ukraine and implements projects in cooperation with Ukrainian public institutions, communities, international partners, donors, embassies, EU programmes, foreign governments, civil society organisations and expert communities. The main focus of our work is support for reforms, Ukraine’s recovery, European integration and strengthening the capacity of the state.
The Foundation for Support of Reforms in Ukraine has been operating since 2015. Since then, the organisation has contributed to the launch and implementation of systemic reforms, the creation of project offices, support to ministries, the development of digital solutions and the implementation of projects in key areas of public policy.
The Foundation’s mission is to support the state in developing effective policies, introducing institutional change and implementing projects that contribute to a modern, resilient and democratic Ukraine. FSR supports solutions that can be embedded in the public system and deliver practical results for the country.
FSR connects public demand, international support, and expert capacity. We help partners understand the Ukrainian context, design project logic, bring in the right experts, organise the implementation process and provide reporting on results.
Working with partners and donors
FSR cooperates with international donors, foreign governments, embassies, EU programmes, international organisations, Ukrainian ministries, public agencies, communities, civil society organisations, businesses, universities and expert teams. The format of cooperation depends on the objectives of the project, the sector and the expected results.
FSR has experience of working with Ukrainian public institutions, understands donor requirements and can organise the full project cycle: from needs analysis and solution design to implementation, communication, monitoring and reporting. For international partners, this helps reduce implementation risks in Ukraine and supports measurable results.
FSR helps donors implement programmes in support of Ukraine through clear project logic, engagement with public stakeholders, expert mobilisation, risk management, transparent procedures and regular reporting. We can act as an implementation partner, coordinator of expert support, consortium member or platform for launching complex initiatives.
FSR can support bilateral assistance programmes for Ukraine that require a local partner with an understanding of the public system, sectoral reforms and the practical conditions of implementation. We help translate political priorities into projects with concrete tasks, responsible stakeholders, indicators and results.
FSR can serve as a Ukrainian partner for projects related to European integration, reforms, recovery, institutional capacity development, the economy, education, culture, cybersecurity, regional development and human capital. We can support engagement with Ukrainian stakeholders, policy dialogue, analysis, implementation of activities and communication of results.
Yes. FSR can act as a Ukrainian partner in international consortia, including for EU grant programmes, government programmes, research initiatives, technical assistance programmes and institutional development projects. FSR can be responsible for the Ukrainian component, cooperation with public institutions, expert support, communications, analysis, events, training or implementation of specific workstreams.
Yes. FSR implements projects across different areas of public policy. We can manage projects, mobilise experts, coordinate stakeholders, organise procurement, provide communications support, maintain reporting, conduct research, deliver training and consultations, and support the implementation of solutions in cooperation with public institutions.
Cooperation with the state
FSR works with ministries, public agencies, government teams, project offices and communities. We help identify needs, design solutions, mobilise expertise, organise processes, support reform implementation and ensure communication between the state and international partners.
No. FSR does not replace the state and does not perform its functions. We strengthen public institutions where additional expertise, project capacity, analytical support, partner coordination or a temporary team is needed to implement complex changes.
International partners often have resources, experience and strategic priorities, while Ukrainian public institutions have real needs, context and responsibility for implementation. FSR helps connect these sides in a working process with a shared understanding of goals, roles, risks, expected results and practical steps.
FSR works in public administration, defence, the economy, export, European integration, education, healthcare, culture, digital transformation, cybersecurity, veterans’ policy, community recovery and human capital development. The specific area depends on the needs of the state and the priorities of partners.
Areas of activity
The Foundation’s main areas of work include support for public administration reform, defence reforms, economic European integration, export development, digital transformation, healthcare, education, culture, veterans’ policy, cybersecurity and Ukraine’s recovery. In each area, FSR focuses on practical implementation, not only on consultations or recommendations.
FSR supports the development of the state’s institutional capacity, reform teams, project offices, analytical support, policy coordination and the implementation of changes in ministries and public authorities. One key area is helping the state create mechanisms that allow reforms to work systemically.
FSR supports projects related to defence management, digital tools, procurement, professionalisation of teams, veteran services, PPBE, institutional capacity and the adaptation of the defence sector to current challenges. Work in the defence area is carried out in partnership with Ukrainian public institutions and international partners.
FSR supports the development of economic policy, export capacity of Ukrainian businesses, investment promotion, trade policy, technical regulation, intellectual property and Ukraine’s integration into the EU market. FSR has contributed to the development of UkraineInvest, the Export Promotion Office, SME support and economic European integration projects.
FSR supports projects focused on strategic planning in education, development of vocational education and training, partnerships between education providers and businesses, professional training and strengthening human capital. Education is seen as an important part of economic development, community recovery and Ukraine’s European future.
FSR supports institutional work in the cultural sector, including the recovery of cultural heritage, international cooperation, integration of culture into recovery processes and strengthening the role of culture as a factor of Ukraine’s resilience. For FSR, culture is part of recovery, identity, social cohesion and European integration.
FSR works on cyber resilience, human capital in cybersecurity, institutional capacity, policies, partnerships and the protection of digital infrastructure. This area is important for state resilience, critical infrastructure security and the exchange of experience between Ukraine and international partners.
FSR supports the development of digital services, access to services, institutional capacity and practical solutions for veterans. Work in this area is linked to reintegration, a service-oriented approach by the state and improved interaction between veterans, public institutions and partners.
FSR supports approaches to strategic planning, partnerships, local capacity development and resource mobilisation for community recovery. Recovery is understood not only as infrastructure reconstruction, but also as strengthening institutions, the economy, human capital and trust at local level.
Projects and results
Key FSR initiatives include the Cabinet of Ministers Reform Office, Reform Support Teams, the Entrepreneurship and Export Promotion Office, UkraineInvest, ProZorro.Sale, eHealth, TIPSTER, ESTMOD and SADR defence projects, as well as projects in education, culture, veterans’ policy, digital transformation and recovery.
Over the course of its work, FSR has contributed to more than 120 projects and initiatives, supported reform teams, project offices and reforms in key areas of public policy. The scale of FSR’s work includes both the launch of new institutional mechanisms and support for specific digital, managerial, educational, economic and defence solutions.
No. FSR can work both on launching new initiatives and on developing or scaling existing solutions. We can also help partners assess needs, prepare concepts, form consortia, strengthen teams, develop roadmaps and improve implementation mechanisms.
FSR uses project objectives, indicators, reporting, progress monitoring, risk analysis and documentation of results. For donors and partners, it is important that results are not only described but also confirmed by data, indicators, cases, process changes or implemented solutions.
A sustainable result is a solution that can continue to work after project funding ends. This may be a policy, procedure, digital tool, trained team, new service, partnership model, analytical product or institutional practice integrated into the work of the state or a sector.
Governance, transparency and compliance
FSR ensures transparency through financial reporting, independent audit, open procedures, regular communication with partners, documentation of results and project reporting. For us, transparency is a condition for long-term trust with donors, public institutions and society.
Yes. FSR works with financial reporting and independent audit. This is important for confirming the responsible use of resources, compliance with donor requirements and transparency in project activities.
Yes. FSR has a certified ISO 9001:2015 quality management system. This confirms that the organisation develops its internal processes, project management, quality control, documentation and approach to continuous improvement.
FSR takes account of project, financial, operational, reputational and contextual risks. Risk management includes planning, regular monitoring, communication with partners, documentation of changes and adaptation of project solutions to the conditions in which Ukraine operates.
Yes. FSR works with internal policies and procedures that regulate governance, procurement, prevention of conflicts of interest, anti-corruption principles, data protection, integrity, safe work and accountability to partners.
FSR conducts procurement in line with internal procedures, donor requirements and the principles of transparency, competition and efficient use of resources. Procurement is documented and may be subject to review, audit or donor control in accordance with project conditions.
Formats of cooperation
FSR is open to different formats of cooperation: consortium partnership, project implementation, expert support, analytical work, stakeholder dialogue, training programmes, communications support, policy development, monitoring, needs assessments and the launch of pilot solutions.
Yes. FSR can contribute to developing a project concept, needs analysis, intervention logic, identification of target groups, expected results, partnership structure, roles within a consortium and a preliminary implementation roadmap.
FSR can help identify relevant public stakeholders, understand their role, needs and constraints, and build working communication within a project. At the same time, any interaction with public institutions must be transparent and in line with the mandate, project objectives and partnership rules.
Yes. FSR can form expert teams for a specific topic, sector or task. Analysts, lawyers, public policy specialists, economists, defence experts, education, culture and cybersecurity experts, communications specialists, monitoring and evaluation experts and project managers can be involved.
Yes. FSR can cooperate with universities, research centres, think tanks and academic partners in projects related to applied research, policy dialogue, educational programmes, professional training, policy analysis, European integration and institutional capacity development.
Yes. FSR can provide communications for reforms, projects, results and partnerships. This may include a communications strategy, public materials, stakeholder engagement, events, media activities, stories of change, reports, visual materials and explanations of complex reforms in accessible language.
Starting cooperation
To begin cooperation, it is enough to contact FSR with a brief description of the idea, priority or need. The team can then hold an initial discussion, clarify the context, identify a possible format of cooperation, relevant stakeholders, expected results and next steps.
It is useful to briefly describe the topic or sector, the purpose of the potential cooperation, the expected project format, possible partners, timeframe, source of funding or type of call, and the role you see for FSR. Even if the idea is not fully developed, FSR can help refine the cooperation logic.
Yes. FSR can get involved at an early stage, when partners are only developing a concept, looking for a Ukrainian partner, preparing a consortium or analysing opportunities to work in Ukraine. Early involvement makes it easier to take account of the public context, risks, stakeholder needs and the practical logic of implementation.
Yes. FSR can support both long-term programmes and short-term activities: research, consultations, roundtables, expert discussions, training, needs assessments, policy papers, communications campaigns or preparation of project documents. The format depends on the objectives and resources of the partnership.
Yes. FSR has experience of working with multi-year programmes that require systematic management, partner coordination, monitoring, reporting and adaptation to changes in the public and security context. Long-term programmes are particularly important for reforms, recovery, institutional development and European integration.
Trust and reputation
Partners trust FSR because of its experience since 2015, cooperation with public institutions, ability to form expert teams quickly, transparent procedures, independent audit, quality management system and practical results in different reform sectors.
FSR combines the role of a civil society organisation, implementation partner, expert platform and mechanism for supporting public reforms. We work not only with advocacy or research, but also with project management, public processes, digital solutions, donor reporting, expert teams and practical implementation.
FSR does not work only as an external consultant. We focus on implementing solutions within the public system, strengthening institutional capacity and creating results that can continue after the end of a project. Our role is not only to prepare a recommendation, but to help move towards practical application.
FSR’s main working principle is to turn support, ideas and political priorities into solutions that can be implemented in Ukraine. We work at the intersection of public demand, international support and Ukrainian expertise.
Contacts and partnership
FSR can be contacted through the official email address, the contact form on the website or the Foundation’s social media pages. For partnership enquiries, it is useful to indicate the topic, organisation, possible format of cooperation and a brief description of the idea or need.
Partnership proposals can be sent to the official contacts of the Foundation listed on the website. The request will be reviewed by the relevant team depending on the topic: donor partnership, consortium, cooperation with the state, expert support, communications, research or project implementation.
Yes. FSR can consider participation in a grant application as a partner, co-applicant, implementer or expert organisation. It is useful to provide information about the call, deadline, project objectives, expected role of FSR, partners and the preliminary structure of the application.
The most relevant topics include public administration reform, Ukraine’s recovery, European integration, defence capacity, the economy and export, education, culture, cybersecurity, digital transformation, veterans’ policy, community development, human capital and institutional capacity.
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The Foundation for Support of Reforms in Ukraine is open to partnerships that help strengthen the state, support reforms and bring Ukraine closer to its European future.