Press release: We are dissatisfied with the Government’s relation towards the NGO sector

12. 05. 2017.

At the invitation of the Deputy Prime Minister for Political System, Internal and Foreign Policy, Mr. Zoran Pažin, we attended a meeting on 10th May 2017, concerning Draft Amendments to the Law on NGOs. The meeting was also attended by the Minister of Finance, Mr. Darko Radunović, Minister of Public Administration, Ms. Suzana Pribilović and…

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IA in TV show “EU Integration“ on public service

10. 05. 2017.

Our Milena participated in a discussion on rationalization of number of public servants and key priorities in creation of public administration which will serve the citizens. “Salaries which are paid from state budget for employees in public sector have increased for more that 55 million € in two years “, warned Milena Milošević, emphasising that…

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Citizens are insufficiently informed about public debates

13. 04. 2017.

Majority of citizens are not informed about public debates organized by public administration, while just over a quarter of citizens have heard about the e-government portal. Results of the public opinion survey, conducted by IPSOS agency for the purpose of IA, point out that only 6% of citizens have used E-government portal, which should enable…

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Social Assistance Also Provided for Filming a Video

11. 04. 2017.

Art exhibitions, football matches’ expenses, travel expenses for attending concerts, office furnishing – these are just some of the activities that fall under the category of short-term social assistance financed by municipalities. In the electoral year of 2016, The Old Royal Capital of Cetinje has provided on multiple occasions a short-term assistance ranging from €150…

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Successful Training of Political Science Students

06. 04. 2017.

Five students from the Faculty of Political Science completed a month-long intensive training at Institute alternative within the project “Active Students for Sustainable Development“ that we are implementing in cooperation with Centre for Civic Education. From 22 February to 22 March, five students from the Faculty of Political Science had an opportunity to go through…

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Minister Pribilović joined the persecution of unwanted NGOs

03. 04. 2017.

Minister Suzana Pribilović decided not to select Stevo Muk, the candidate of the Institute alternative, for the member of the Council for Public Administration Reform. Thus, the Institute alternative that has advocated for years for the full participation of NGOs in coordination bodies to monitor public administration reform eventually became unwelcome in the Council, which…

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