Summary of the project
Citizen participation and citizen supervision are key models for implementing the principles of good governance. Unfortunately, this model, especially in local communities, is insufficiently embraced by citizens.
Furthermore, decision-making processes are characterized by public authorities’ resistance to creating evidence-based public policies, as well as a lack of transparency, accountability, and the involvement of civil society organizations in the decision-making process. The relationship between public authorities and civil society organizations is still marked by fragmented cooperation and selective access to individual organizations.
Possible solutions/activities to prevent or at least mitigate the presented situation at the local level include:
Researching citizens’ perceptions of corruption at the local level to better understand the scope of this problem.
Advocating publicly for the establishment of local anti-corruption mechanisms, such as in the city of Čačak, in which citizens would play an active role.
Informing and educating citizens about the importance of their active participation in establishing local anti-corruption mechanisms.
Project goals
The general goal of the project is to prevent corruption through effective local anti-corruption mechanisms in the city of Čačak.
Specific objectives:
- Conduct a survey of citizens’ perceptions of corruption at the local level in the city of Čačak with more than 200 participants and present the document to the public in the form of a policy brief.
- Educate more than 50 people for active participation in the establishment of local anti-corruption mechanisms through various knowledge transfer methods such as workshops, focus groups, and mentoring. Continuously inform citizens about this topic through produced media content.
- Initiate the establishment of local anti-corruption mechanisms in the city of Čačak through an advocacy process and cross-sectoral cooperation between citizens, civil society organizations, independent media, and local institutions.
Beneficiaries
All citizens of Čačak will benefit from the implementation of the project “Establishing local anti-corruption mechanisms in Čačak”.
Main activities
- Problem Mapping/Research
- Knowledge Transfers/Education
- Information and Media Campaign
- Public Advocacy Campaign
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