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.
IA suggestions on Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on Civil Servants and State Employees
03. 06. 2024.
While awaiting the report from the public hearing, we highlight important suggestions we submitted to the Ministry of Public Administration on the Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on Civil Servants and State Employees. In light of announcements of more complex amendments, we limited our suggestions to the current scope of changes, although we…
How Do Inspections Work? Overview of the work of seven inspections in the areas of high corruption risks
24. 05. 2024.
An overview of the work of seven inspections in areas of high corruption risks represents the first attempt to systematically assess the effectiveness of the inspection oversight conducted by seven different inspections. Some of these inspections are organised within the Administration for Inspection Affairs, while others are part of sectoral ministries. However, all operate in…
TV Debate on Public Procurement in Healthcare
27. 04. 2024.
The main conclusions of the guests on the TV show “Debata” on TV Vijesti were that the procurement procedures for medical equipment and medicines are overly complex and that there are evident problems in procurement for the healthcare sector, which is why the procedures need to be simplified. The show was conducted as part of…
The second episode of IA podcast (Re)Form with Marija Hajduković: Counting public administration employees
21. 04. 2024.
In the second episode of the IA podcast (Re)Forma, we discussed the activities undertaken in the process of public administration reform, the importance of data accessibility, and the announced (urgent) amendments to the Law on Civil Servants and State Employees with Marija Hajduković, General Director of the Directorate for Strategic Planning in Public Administration, International…
The Government Draft will not enhance corruption prevention
09. 04. 2024.
Cosmetic changes, forgotten quality draft of the parliamentary working group, lack of political will for substantive changes The Ministry of Justice prepared and published for public consultation the Draft Law on the Prevention of Corruption which does not bring significant improvements, nor will it, if adopted, enhance corruption prevention. Proposing such a draft law text…
The majority to respect the right of the minority
04. 04. 2024.
We appeal to the ruling majority to respect the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly and enable the passage of opposition proposals in accordance with Article 75, as well as the exercise of the control function of the Assembly. The Rules of Procedure guarantee the right of the opposition that, twice during the regular session,…
