BRP 2: Public Investment Watchdog 2.0
A project to strengthen a transparent and accountable public investment management system in Ukraine, focused on recovery spending. It combines policy-level analytics with civic oversight at the local level and the development of digital tools, including the further integration of the Big Recovery Portal (BRP) into the national DREAM ecosystem.
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Nationwide
Project goals:
- Strengthen the transparency and accountability of public investment management at the national and local levels.
- Develop and integrate the BRP and DREAM digital tools for tracking public investments.
- Build the capacity of local authorities in applying public investment management standards.
- Support CSOs in conducting field monitoring of public investment projects through subgrants.
- Raise citizens' awareness and participation in recovery and reconstruction processes.
About the project:
The project is built on a dual approach: a top-down analytical framework assesses public investment management policy, budget execution and institutional efficiency; a bottom-up monitoring mechanism enables CSOs to oversee projects at the local level. This integrated model ensures both strategic alignment of investments and real-time accountability.
A key component is the further development of BRP and its integration into the DREAM ecosystem for transparent tracking of public investment projects throughout their entire lifecycle. The platform will gain user-friendly dashboards, machine-readable monitoring tools and mechanisms for public feedback and complaints.
The project is structured around five interconnected work areas: analytics for reform — monthly monitoring reports and policy briefs; digital transparency — BRP updates and integration with national systems; local capacity building — supporting authorities in applying public investment management standards; CSO monitoring through subgranting — field oversight of projects; strategic communication — public dialogue and visibility of results.
Through the subgranting mechanism, at least 10 CSOs will monitor around 50 public investment projects with on-site visits, verification of implementation processes and reporting via BRP. This will contribute to building a national network of civic monitoring based on shared methodologies and standards.