Public administration reform
The goal of the program is to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and accountability of the public administration (government, local government, public services). This program is especially dedicated to harmonization of legislative framework and practices with the principles of European administrative space, organization and rationalization of public administration, merit-based recruitment and carreer advancement as well as the quality of the law-making and policy development.
Instead of unnecessary acting positions, ensure compliance with the law
15. 09. 2021.
“Ad hoc“ and unregulated competitions for acting positions in ministries unnecessarily postpone lawful recruitments and reduce managerial accountability in ministries. „Acting managers“ are more susceptible to influences due to insecurity of their position and employment. These competitions are currently announced for 20 acting general directors in the Ministry of Finance and Social Welfare. Earlier, they…
EU as a promoter of democracy or ‘stabilitocracy’ in the Western Balkans?
13. 09. 2021.
Starting from August 2021, the Think for Europe Network (TEN) commenced its work on the research project “the EU as a promoter of democracy or ‘stabilitocracy’ in the Western Balkans?”. This project is implemented in partnership with the Netherlands Institute of International Relations ‘Clingendael’. Through its enlargement policies the EU tries to foster democratisation in…
Political bias can only be determined in a legally prescribed procedure
07. 09. 2021.
We urge the Government to refrain from political discrimination and unlawful decision-making. Termination of employment due to expression of political beliefs in performance of work may follow only after the disciplinary procedure and corresponding justification, which we did not see in the decision of the General Secretariat of the Government published in the media. Regarding…
HRA and IA: Ensure peace, respect for health measures and human rights at upcoming gatherings
03. 09. 2021.
I On the eve of public gatherings expected on Saturday in Podgorica and Sunday in Cetinje on the occasion of the enthronement of the Metropolitan of Montenegro and the Littoral of the Serbian Orthodox Church, the Human Rights Action and Institute Alternative call upon all social, political and religious organisations and citizens to observe peace,…
The Law still applies when money comes from abroad?
31. 07. 2021.
The Administrative Court, upon the initiative of Institute Alternative, annulled the decision of the Agency for Prevention of Corruption The Agency for Prevention of Corruption will again decide on the IA’s initiative against the current MP, and former minister Predrag Bošković, suspecting that he had violated the Law on Prevention of Corruption by having illegal…
Consultative hearing on the candidacy for the Prosecutorial Council
29. 07. 2021.
Watch the recording of the consultative hearing in which Stevo Muk participated on the occasion of his candidacy for membership in the Prosecutorial Council. On the priorities of the work and recommendations for the improvement of the prosecution, such as evaluation, infrastructure, better accountability – in literal sense of financial management but also in terms…
