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.
Response to announced public debate on amendments to the Law on Free Access to Information
30. 03. 2020.
We are urging the Ministry of Public Administration to postpone public debate on the Law on Free Access to Information after the coronavirus pandemic and to publish opinions of the European Union experts on that regulation. We believe that it is inappropriate moment for the Ministry to organize a public debate on the constitutional right…
Recognise the benefits of integrating the rest of the Balkans into the EU
19. 03. 2020.
It’s telling that the most important milestones of the EU’s enlargement policy are closely tied to Denmark. In 1993, the “Copenhagen criteria”, which set the conditions for EU aspirants, were defined by the EU Council, then headed by Danish prime minister Poul Nyrup Rasmussen (S). In 2002, when Denmark was heading the EU Council again…
Only three ministries announced public discussions planned in 2020
06. 03. 2020.
Only five ministries have fulfilled legal obligation to publish the work programme, while only three ministries have published a list of acts to be subject of public discussions in 2020. Year after year, the Government and ministries do not improve in creating conditions for public participation in policy-making. First of all, the Government established the…
Call for Training Course – Gender Mainstreaming of Public Policies
06. 03. 2020.
Gender equality and public policies: Basics of gender mainstreaming Institute Alternative (IA) announces public call for applications for training course on Gender Mainstreaming of Public Policies Institute Alternative invites civil servants, decision-makers and representatives of civil society to apply for Gender mainstreaming of Public Policies training course. Through Gender Mainstreaming of Public Policies training course,…
Army and Police Officers Right to Attend Public Assemblies
04. 03. 2020.
The Law on the Army and the Law on Internal Affairs allow officers of the Army and Police to attend the protest, party and other political assemblies without wearing uniform. This was highlighted by NGOs Human Rights Action (HRA) and Institute Alternative (IA) in a letter sent to the Chief of General Staff of the…
Clarifications: Call for Proposals ‘’Voice Your Rights! – Expanding Space for Free Assemblies”
26. 02. 2020.
C L A R I F I C A T I O N S regarding the Call for Proposals – Small Grants Facility For CSOs from Montenegro, within the project ‘’Voice Your Rights! – Expanding Space for Free Assemblies” Questions asked at the info session: Question 1: Is it recommendable for project activities to be…
