Democracy International conducted an assessment of the implementation and impact of legislative strengthening programs in Ukraine as well as an analysis of the present operational environment. The goal of the assessment was to provide USAID/Ukraine with findings, conclusions, and possible guidelines for further activities to contribute to the goal of an “improved legislative and policy environment in Ukraine [consistent] with EU standards.” The DI team reviewed pertinent background documents relating to legislative strengthening and good governance in Ukraine provided by USAID/Ukraine as well as other relevant materials obtained before and during the in-country assessment, and conducted interviews in Kyiv and Simferopol from May 7, 2012 to May 23, 2012.