Workshop on UNDP anti-corruption programming in Eastern Europe and Central Asia  Bratislava, 28-29 March 2011

Entry points for programming on anti-corruption, transparency and

accountability at the local level

,UNDP Bratislava Regional Centre

Local Framework for Corruption

Lack of efficiency, complicated and unpredictable administrative procedures used to provide public services

Lack of public information and transparencyLack of accountability – monopoly of power and

ability to make decisions in arbitrary fashionAsymmetry between executive and representative

branches of power

Workshop on UNDP anti-corruption programming in Eastern Europe and Central Asia  Bratislava, 28-29 March 2011

Entry points for UNDP programming Simplification of administrative procedures

Fighting Corruption to Improve Governance (Macedonia); Rural Growth Program in Sughd region (Republic of Tajikistan), Municipal Governance and Sustainable Programme (Ukraine); Integrated Local Development Programme (Moldova)

Accountability and oversight Integrated Local Development Programme (Moldova); Enhance the capacities of

localities in public service delivery (Kyrgyzstan) Increasing citizen participation

Strengthening Democratic Governance at the Local Level (Serbia); Integrated Local Development Programme (Moldova); Fighting Corruption to Improve Governance (UNDP Macedonia)

Strengthening transparency in disposition of land& property, management of natural resources Crimea Integration and Development Programme (Ukraine); Enhance the

capacities of localities in public service delivery (Kyrgyzstan) Strengthening special integrity institutions

Workshop on UNDP anti-corruption programming in Eastern Europe and Central Asia  Bratislava, 28-29 March 2011

Advantages and challenges

Local level provides more opportunities for real change

Causes of corruption vary from one local government to another

Decentralization: way to reduce or increase corruption?

Problem with piecemeal approach – Pilot or comprehensive programme?

Workshop on UNDP anti-corruption programming in Eastern Europe and Central Asia  Bratislava, 28-29 March 2011

Thank you!

Workshop on UNDP anti-corruption programming in Eastern Europe and Central Asia  Bratislava, 28-29 March 2011