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Accountable public finances, EU accession negotiations, Parliamentary program, Public administration reform, Public policy school, Rule of law, Social policy
Government to unblock RTCG contracts and show that it works in public, and not party interest
The Government of Montenegro has significantly caused problems which the RTCG faces over the last period through institutional mechanisms at its disposal, demonstrating in this way that it primarily protects the party, or more precisely, interests of the ruling Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) and not the public interest. Namely, the Government has been blocking…
Accountable public finances, Rule of law
Confidential Procurement Far From Public’s Control: State Protected with Printers and Car Tires
In addition to the specific equipment needed for the security of the state and citizens, purchase of ordinary computers and passenger cars also slipped through under the veil of secrets of procurement worth millions. In a significant number of cases, only one bidder participated in tender. In the last five years (2013-2017), the Ministry of…
Accountable public finances, EU accession negotiations, Other, Public administration reform, Rule of law, Social policy
Conference on the role of thinks tanks in the policy making process
Our Milena Milošević participated at the conference held in Belgrade with the topic of the role of independent think tanks in the process of policy making, in the time of democratic “regression” of the governments in the region and manipulation of information. Milena said that the most responsible actors – governments, to which we address…
Call for Application to CSOs for Joining Our Administration Network
Institute Alternative invites interested NGOs to join the network „Our Administration“. Our Administration Network currently consists of 13 civil society organisations: Institute Alternative, Bonum, Natura, New Horizon, Center for Investigative Journalism of Montenegro, Centre for Civil Education, Center for the Development of Non-Governmental Organisations, Women’s Rights Center, Association of Youth with Disabilities of Montenegro, Active…
Opposition’s path
After the 2016 parliamentary elections, opposition has more MPs in the Parliament of Montenegro than ever before in the modern history of Montenegro. Distribution of votes is such that opposition’s seat share is closer to its vote share (least dispersed votes) than ever before. It is now supported by a significantly more balanced identity structure…
Accountable public finances, Public administration reform, Social policy
Parallel Funds for Granting One-off Social Assistance: Millions at the Government’s Discretion
In 2017, nearly two million euros were allocated from the state budget for one-off social assistance. Of this, only €700.000 were allocated to the most vulnerable cases. Almost twice as much was spent on employees in state institutions and ministries through non-transparent procedures. Social cases, thereby, can count on one-off assistance through social work centres…
Accountable public finances, EU accession negotiations, Parliamentary program, Public administration reform, Rule of law, Social policy
Civil society calls on the Government not to restrict public discussions
The EU-Montenegro Civil Society Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) has called on state institutions to reconsider the adoption of provisions that would seriously restrict the conduct of public discussions. Milena Milošević, our researcher, participated at the meeting of the Civil Society Joint Consultative Committee of the European Union and Montenegro at the end of December. During…
Accountable public finances, EU accession negotiations, Parliamentary program, Public administration reform, Rule of law, Social policy
Transformation of RTCG from a party into a Public Service should not be halted
Transformation of Radio and Television of Montenegro (RTCG) from party to the Public Service must not be halted, since it would be a first step towards restraining of the European integration and European future of Montenegro, as it was stated from the performance ‘Independent Public Service and full stop’. The protest performance, in front of Parliament…
Towards the merit system in the Montenegrin administration
Law on Civil Servants and State Employees and Law on Local Self-Governments are two crucial acts which will influence further course of the Public Administration Reform in Montenegro. Although the Draft laws determined by the Government, offer solutions that represent a positive shift in relation to the existing legal framework and practice, further improvements are…
Accountable public finances, EU accession negotiations, Parliamentary program, Public administration reform, Rule of law, Social policy
Key Challenges of Strategic Planning in Montenegro
Panel discussion “Key Challenges of Strategic Planning in Montenegro” gathered 30 participants, including eight from civil society organisations and 22 representatives of state authorities. During the discussion, it was pointed out that there are over 120 strategies in Montenegro. The implementation of many of them is not elaborated in the accompanying Action Plan, while only…
Accountable public finances, EU accession negotiations, Parliamentary program
Invitation to citizens for a public performance in defence of independence of public service RTCG
We will gather in front of Parliament of Montenegro in Podgorica on 27 December at 11h30 in protest against attacks and pressures on independence of RTCG. We invite you to stand in defence of reforms that have started on Television of Montenegro – first steps in the editorial independence of news programme. State of Montenegro,…
Appeal of 11 NGOs – the Government should provide free access to information to the Commission for monitoring cases of attacks on journalists and release reports on the work of the Commission
Eleven NGOs (Human Rights Action, Centre for Civic Education (CCE), Centre for Investigative Journalism, Centre for Monitoring and Research (CEMI), Centre for Women’s and Peace Education ANIMA, Women’s Rights Centre, Institute Alternative, Juventas, Network for Affirmation of NGO Sector (MANS), Women’s Safe House and Association of Youth with Disabilities of Montenegro (AYDM) have sent a…