Ukraine is confidently moving towards a unified EU digital market. Recently, the Ukrainian government adopted a Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on February 21, 2025, No. 205, which established rules for the “software development life cycle” in public authorities. This is an important step toward harmonizing standards and legislation in the field of digital transformation.

On the initiative of the Digital Competence Centre of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, the GovTech Alliance of Ukraine, the e-Governance Academy (eGA), and with the support of the Global Government Technology Centre in Kyiv (GGTC Kyiv), representatives of the government and the GovTech community discussed the future impact of the new regulations. This dialogue allowed stakeholders to address key questions from developers regarding the development of technical documentation and the software transfer process to public authorities.

"It is clear that we need to move away from outdated Soviet regulations and software development standards. This process is long and complex, but through joint efforts of the government, developers, international partners, and civil society, we can significantly liberalize the GovTech market in Ukraine," said Vadym Konoval, Head of the National Informatization Program.

Participants agreed to jointly develop proposals for legislative changes in the field of digitalization and create standard templates for technical and legal documentation necessary for the development and transfer of software to public authorities. This work will be carried out within the framework of the newly established Digital Competence Centre, which includes representatives from the government, developers, and international organizations.

"For GTA UA members, it is crucial to have an effective dialogue between the state and business to ensure transparent and understandable rules for the GovTech market. GTA UA serves as a platform for such cooperation through a systematic approach. We initiate discussions on critical issues in the field, involve experienced GovTech experts, and develop proposals for legislative changes," said Kateryna Stavniichuk, CEO of the GovTech Alliance of Ukraine.

The event was organized by the GovTech Alliance of Ukraine and the e-Governance Academy (eGA) with the support of the Global Government Technology Centre in Kyiv. Representatives from Better Regulation Delivery Office (BRDO), State Enterprises “Diia” and “National Information Systems” also took part in the discussions. GTA UA, together with partners, continues to foster a growth-driven environment for the development of GovTech in Ukraine.