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The majority to respect the right of the minority
We appeal to the ruling majority to respect the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly and enable the passage of opposition proposals in accordance with Article 75, as well as the exercise of the control function of the Assembly. The Rules of Procedure guarantee the right of the opposition that, twice during the regular session,…
Podcast, Public administration reform
The first episode of our new podcast “(Re)Forma”: Institutions should not enhance the reduction of competitiveness of employment process
Political parties promise meritocracy, but only declaratively. In the first episode, Milena Muk, a public policy researcher at Institute Alternative (IA), explains what changes need to be made in the legal framework and practice so that public sector employment becomes more competitive. The lack of progress since the change of government in 2020 regarding public…
Accountable public finances, Public administration reform
Why it is Important to Finally Adopt the Amendments to the Law on Free Access to Information
The Parliamentary Committee on the Political System, Judiciary, and Administration held a consultative hearing on the Proposal for the Law on Amendments to the Law on Free Access to Information. Our representative, Marko Sošić, highlighted the challenges we face in exercising this right due to government bodies using the Law to conceal information or hinder…
On the work of inspectorates and the coordination mechanisms in the countries of the region
The cross-section of the work of seven inspectorates in Montenegro and the inspections coordination mechanisms in Croatia and Serbia were the topic of the second meeting we held within the framework of the project Inspections without protection: Allies in the fight against corruption. On March 27, Institute Alternative organised the second meeting of representatives of…
Accountable public finances, Public administration reform
Over a Thousand New Employees in Municipalities in a Year
Over a Thousand New Employees in Municipalities in a Year – According to Data from the Ministry of Finance. At the local level, the number of employees has increased by more than one-third over the past decade, despite no new responsibilities being assigned to the municipalities. What would happen to this number if we proceeded…
The Government changes at least 85 laws with one law: Political decision made, debate just a formality
The Government and the Ministry of Public Administration should undertake the reform of inspection oversight only after conducting an analysis of the state and results of the work of the Administration for Inspection Affairs and inspections operating within ministries. The process of decentralising inspections is a political decision. This is confirmed by the Minister of…