Kateryna Burbak is an experienced rule of law and governance expert with a proven track record supporting access to justice, human rights, and democratic institution building in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Her combination of legal research, field delivery, and policy advocacy enables her to deliver practical solutions in complex reform environments. Kateryna’s commitment to inclusive governance and stakeholder collaboration makes her an invaluable resource for donors and partners promoting democratic change. Her dedication to strengthening the rule of law, even in fragile and rapidly changing contexts, sets her apart as a trusted, impactful development professional.
governance specialist with over a decade of experience
implementing justice sector reform, anti-corruption, and civil
society development initiatives in Eastern Europe and Central
Asia. She has provided technical support and advisory services
to UN agencies, EU-funded programs, and local NGOs,
working on access to justice, institutional strengthening, and
civic engagement. Kateryna’s expertise bridges legal research,
program design, capacity building, and policy advocacy. Her
practical field experience and stakeholder coordination skills
make her a trusted partner for projects advancing
democratic governance and rule of law in challenging contexts
− Ukraine: Rule of Law & Access to Justice Advisor
− Moldova: Civil Society and Legal Reform Consultant
− Georgia: Governance and Human Rights Specialist
− Armenia: Legal Sector Reform Support
− Kazakhstan: Institutional Capacity Building Advisor
• 2020–Present: Rule of Law and Governance Consultant, UNDP and EU Projects (Ukraine, Moldova)
• 2016–2020: Human Rights and Justice Sector Advisor, Regional Programs (Georgia, Armenia)
• 2012–2016: Legal Reform and Institutional Strengthening Consultant (Kazakhstan, Ukraine)
“Access to Justice in Eastern Partnership Countries” — 2021 “Strengthening Civil Society Participation in Legal Reform” — 2018