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New approach – new conditions
““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…
Investigating the “Telecom Affair” in the Parliament – unrealistic expectations and realistic limitations
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…
(Un)real Expectations
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,…
Workshop: Media reporting on the work of the State Audit Institution
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…
Statement: the SAI and Determining Responsibility
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…
RFE: “The findings of auditors remain on a paper”
On the following website you can read the article by Radio Free Europe about the impact of the state audit in Montenegro, entitled “The findings of auditors remain on a paper,” for which the statement was made by Public Policy Researcher, Marko Sošić: http://www.slobodnaevropa.org/content/nalazi-revizora-ostaju-mrtvo-slovo/24761221.html