The Integrity of decision-making: systemic omissions in the Bechtel Enka case
The Institute for Democracy organized an event that focused on systemic failures related to the construction of the highways of corridors 8 and 10d by the consortium Bechtel and Enka. At the event, it was established that the entire procedure lacks detailed and in-depth checks of the entities that compete for public tenders. Such checks […]
Progress in combating corruption in North Macedonia in 2022
According to the latest report “Nations in Transition” by “Freedom House”, North Macedonia achieved democratic progress. With an index of 6.10 and 72nd place on the list according to the democracy index for 2022, North Macedonia remains in the “democracy with flaws” group and is one place higher than the previous ranking, when it came […]
Achieving an independent judiciary
The platform of Civil Organizations for Combating Corruption and the Blueprint Group for Justice Reforms on several occasions have reacted to the work of the Judicial Council. Although measures are continuously taken to improve the conditions in which judges work, the impression is rooted that political connections or money are needed to get justice through […]
Forms of corruption in higher education
Corruption in higher education exists in different forms and is practiced in different ways, but although students mostly recognize it, they still do not report it. This is the main conclusion of the event “Forms of corruption in higher education” organized by the Institute for Democracy, which discussed the forms of corruption in higher education […]
Anti-corruption 2030: Foresight Analysis of future and current corruption challenges
The foresight analysis of the fight against corruption until 2030 by the Institute for Democracy, through a favorable and unfavorable scenario, contributes to the strategic planning of the institutions in the fight against corruption. The scenario with a favorable climate for the development of anti-corruption until 2030 foresees a situation in which North Macedonia is […]
Anti-corruption 2030: a foresight analysis of future and current anti-corruption challenges
Political will can be demonstrated with comprehensive investment in improving the integrity of institutions. That investment implies investing in people and resources of the institutions, but at the same time in enabling management staff who will be able to run the institutions independently. Central responsibility for this lies with the Government and the Parliament. The […]
Financing of political parties in North Macedonia
Financing of political parties in North Macedonia
Video: Comparative overview of the Parliaments in anti-corruption oversight in the Western Balkans
The Institute for Democracy prepared a comparative analysis showcasing the practices in which the Parliaments exercise oversight over anti-corruption institutions in North Macedonia, Albania, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Serbia. Despite the varieties in different countries, the Parliaments in the Western Balkans must strengthen their oversight role in anti-corruption and ensure accountable and transparent […]
Video: North Macedonia in NATO: A chance for an increased oversight role of the Parliament
For NATO, corruption poses a risk to the security of the member states. To reduce the risk of corruption, the Assembly of the Republic of North Macedonia will have to increase its oversight of the defence and security institutions and exercise greater control over the relevant parliamentary committees. Read more about the relationship between NATO […]