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.
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,…
The first episode of our new podcast “(Re)Forma”: Institutions should not enhance the reduction of competitiveness of employment process
02. 04. 2024.
Political parties promise meritocracy, but only declaratively. In the first episode, Milena Muk, a public policy researcher at Institute Alternative (IA), explains what changes need to be made in the legal framework and practice so that public sector employment becomes more competitive. The lack of progress since the change of government in 2020 regarding public…
Why it is Important to Finally Adopt the Amendments to the Law on Free Access to Information
02. 04. 2024.
The Parliamentary Committee on the Political System, Judiciary, and Administration held a consultative hearing on the Proposal for the Law on Amendments to the Law on Free Access to Information. Our representative, Marko Sošić, highlighted the challenges we face in exercising this right due to government bodies using the Law to conceal information or hinder…
On the work of inspectorates and the coordination mechanisms in the countries of the region
29. 03. 2024.
The cross-section of the work of seven inspectorates in Montenegro and the inspections coordination mechanisms in Croatia and Serbia were the topic of the second meeting we held within the framework of the project Inspections without protection: Allies in the fight against corruption. On March 27, Institute Alternative organised the second meeting of representatives of…
