Implementing Key Measures of the Programme for the Implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy
November 2004 - November 2005
Bulgaria
Name of client:
Council of Ministers
Origin of funding:
European Commission, Phare
Project value:
€ 1,000,000
Name of partners:
HAUS (lead), Nomisima, Strategma, PACEL.
Services provided:
Provision of team leader Policy advice and technical assistance Assistance in drafting new legislation and regulations Training of civil servants at the central and regional level Creation of strategic and technical capacity among government agencies at the central and local level to use IT effectively Development of public communication and information policies for central and local governments; improved public access to information Study tours to Western Europe Workshops and seminars.
Description of project
A one-year project to strengthen public sector transparency and accountability by establishing clear and effective rules concerning the citizen/civil servant interface and by opening up the decision making process to citizen consultation.
Specific objectives included:
Assistance in the development and implementation of new legislation to regulate conflicts of interest and lobbying practices. Reduction in incidences of corruption and administration malfeasance Enhancement of citizen trust in public institutions and the civil service Creation of a permanent public-private dialogue concerning government policies, the delivery of local services, and the prevention of corruption. Improvement in citizen access to public information. Assistance in the development and implementation of new legislation to regulate conflicts of interest and lobbying practices.
Outputs include:
Analysis of European and international best practice in the area of lobbying and conflict of interest legislation, citizen consultation and feedback in the policy-making process Development and implementation of legislative acts to regulate lobbying and conflict of interest among ministers and other officials Preparation and implementation of legislative acts to establish uniform rules concerning the conduct for municipal officials Training of officials in the application of legislation related to the prevention and prosecution of corruption Development of administration mechanisms to hear complaints and appeals of citizens concerning administrative acts.