The public-private partnership – a guarantee for transparency in local government of Kaolinovo Municipality

The public-private partnership – a guarantee for transparency in local government of Kaolinovo Municipality

Project objectives:

· To support the development of civil society in small municipalities such as Kaolinovo;

· Development and implementation of preventive measures against the harmful impact of corruption in public procurement;

· To encourage public procurement stakeholders to refrain from bribing.

Target groups:

· Non-governmental organizations in Kaolinovo Municipality;

· Municipal administration – included in the trainings;

· Media – trained to implement media control;

· Business enterprises that are potential participants in public procurement;

· Other stakeholders and citizens, especially the minorities.

Activities:

· Establishment of a coalition of business organizations, non-governmental organizations and interested citizens, mainly of minority origin.

· Preparation of a professional anti-corruption education package;

· Implementing tools to increase access to information and civic participation;

· Elaboration of tools for monitoring and control of the contracting authorities and contractors (business circles);

· Using tools to increase transparency through institutional reforms.

Achieved results:

· Enhanced transparency at local level;

· Increased awareness of citizens and businesses about procurement procedures;

· Trained media representatives and other stakeholders in the areas of “Access to Information” and “Public Participation”;

· Initiated public debate and improved understanding of access to information;

· Increased responsibility, civic engagement and strengthening civic self-awareness.