Closing conference: The challenges of developing combined social policy (welfare mix)

22. 11. 2012.

IA held the closing conference within the project entitled “The Challenges of the development of welfare mix in Montenegro“. IA presented the results of the quantitative research conducted under this project. We are very pleased with the high number of relevant social actors who attended this meeting: nearly hundred representatives of NGOs, local government, Agency…

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New approach – new conditions

19. 11. 2012.

““The European Union will not allow repetition of Romania and Bulgaria”, “Problems of organized crime and corruption in Montenegro caused that the most difficult chapters will be opened at the beginning of negotiations”, “EUROPOL investigate the relationship of the underground and politicians.” These are just certain sentences used by different domestic and international political entities…

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Investigating the “Telecom Affair” in the Parliament – unrealistic expectations and realistic limitations

19. 11. 2012.

Today we presented the findings of our latest analysis, entitled “Investigating the “Telekom Affair” in the Parliament – unrealistic expectations and realistic limitations.” The analysis was supported by the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES). The goal of this analysis is to answer the following question – which obstacles did the Inquiry Committee face in carrying out…

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(Un)real Expectations

15. 11. 2012.

By the letter of the Constitution, The Government of Montenegro is in charge of conducting domestic and foreign policy. Non-governmental organizations have an implied obligation to communicate and cooperate with the Government. The Government has a written obligation to cooperate with non-governmental organizations. Especially non-governmental organizations which analize public policy and offer solutions, by definition,…

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Workshop: Media reporting on the work of the State Audit Institution

14. 11. 2012.

With the support of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, Institute Alternative held a workshop on “Reporting on the work of the State Audit Institution”. The workshop was as an opportunity for exchanging views on ways to achieve better and more effective cooperation between the SAI and the media and civil society. The workshop was opened by…

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Statement: the SAI and Determining Responsibility

06. 11. 2012.

Questions of Mina Business: For years, the SAI publishes reports that show numerous irregularities in the work of public officials. Nothing is specifically done about it and everything remains on the constatation of irregularities. What is your comment? What procedure should be established to make those who do not respect the people’s money and do…

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