Both Ukraine’s reconstruction and its European integration represent complex, multilevel processes that demand significant governance capacity. Ensuring that Ukraine’s public administration at all levels has sufficient institutional strength to effectively manage these tasks – and to seize the opportunities they bring, such as attracting investment and donor funding – is central to their success. However, the reform has faced challenges for a long time. Even prior to the full-scale war, public administration was marked by rigid and reform-resistant bureaucratic structures, while many talented professionals preferred careers in the private sector. The war has further exacerbated this brain drain. Today, the question of how to attract and retain skilled individuals is more urgent than ever. The panel will therefore take stock of Ukraine’s public administration reform, highlighting key challenges and opportunities. It will explore prospects for enhancing human capital in the public sector, examine how digital technologies can serve as enablers of more effective and transparent governance, and discuss how Nordic-Baltic-Ukrainian cooperation can support Ukraine’s efforts.