In the ever-evolving landscape of governance, the effective implementation of anti-corruption policies stands as a critical imperative. This riveting discussion delved into innovative strategies and instruments designed to enhance engagement and amplify the impact of anti-corruption measures. Exploring emerging tools and approaches, the discourse aimed to shed light on the dynamic and evolving methods employed in the ongoing battle against corruption, with a focus on fostering tangible, lasting impact in diverse societal contexts.
CSD presented its annual Good Governance report, produced in partnership with the largest regional anti-corruption network SELDI.net and the Regional Anti-Corruption Initiative, Bridges to Nowhere: State Capture and Corruption Risks in Fiscal Transfers and Public Procurement at the Local Level in Southeast Europe as well as its latest policy brief with recommendations, The State of Capture: The Risks to Distributive Politics in Southeast Europe. Both documents outline how shadow networks of clientelism compromise the integrity of public finances in Southeast Europe and hinder the capacity of the region to cope with a number of converging domestic and international challenges. The experts recommended the systematic and continuous use of corruption risk assessment tools to identify and counter the most prevalent and damaging corruption and conflict of interest schemes at institutional, sector and local levels.
