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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…