Media reports persist in saying Ukraine has been unsuccessful in its campaign against corruption, claiming that corruption has swamped economic development. Indeed, such arguments are well-founded, as corruption is the critical factor in the survival and development of Ukraine.
The main structural factor contributing to the continued existence of corruption in Ukraine is too much centralization and concentration of power. The solution is constitutional reform to install direct election of the heads of the legislative, executive, judicial and procuratorial branches. These heads should serve a single term of 5 years and be banned from seeking other offices for 6 years afterwards. 1/4 of MPs should face election each year, and elections should be free of charge for candidates. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.
