Publications
Public Administration Reform on Local Level- Adjusting the reform course to the specific needs of the Local Self-Government Units in North Macedonia
Publishing date: 16 December 2020
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Democratization, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This paper aims at providing strategic directions to policy makers on how to incorporate the specifics of the Local Self-Government Units (LSGU) within the Public Administration Reform (PAR) Strategy 2018-2022 in a comprehensive and meaningful way. It also offers a detailed overview of each chapter of the Strategy. In parallel, the paper portrays main findings from the survey with LSGUs and the conclusions of the regional roundtables and the workshop.
Manual for Promotion of the Democratic Governance Principles in the Work of the Municipal Councils
Publishing date: 4 March 2019
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Democratization, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This Manual is designed to promote implementation of the democratic governance principles in the work of the Municipal Councils of North Macedonia. It aims at promoting the concept of inclusiveness, efficiency and effectiveness, transparency, and openness within the performance of the Municipal Councils’ authorities. Not available in English.
Improving the quality of the public sector through the Common Assessment Framework (CAF)
Publishing date: 26 February 2018
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The aim of the publication is to facilitate the application of the Common Assessment Framework (CAF) model as a European quality management instrument for the public sector in the country. It provides practical information on the structure of the CAF model, the benefits from its application and the process of its implementation. Thousands of organizations in many countries apply the CAF model and have proven that it can yield results, contributing to having a modern, efficient and professional public administration.
Youth Strategy of the Municipality of Kichevo 2017-2022
Publishing date: 24 January 2018
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Democratization, Education, Good governance, Youth
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The first Youth Strategy of the Municipality of Kichevo 2017-2022 was developed by the Kichevo Youth Council with the support of the OSCE Mission to Skopje. The strategy, which was unanimously adopted by the Kichevo Municipal Council on 23 November 2016, is an advocacy document that aims to establish the strategic commitment of the Municipality of Kichevo and the municipality’s Youth Council to work on the promotion of youth issues.
Promoting co-operation through good governance in the anti-corruption policy implementation. Surveys and analysis
Publishing date: 1 December 2014
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The publication is integral part of project activities in the frames of cooperation between the State Commission for Prevention of Corruption (SCPC) and the OSCE Mission to Skopje in 2013 and 2014. It contains a total of five qualitative analysis conducted on the basis of National Integrity System (NIS) methodology of Transparency International, as well as three public opinion polls conducted by the Rating Agency to screen the citizens perception about the existence of corruption in selected sectors of the State Programme for Prevention and Repression of Corruption and Conflict of Interest 2011-2015.
Analytical Report on the Decentralization Process
Publishing date: 1 September 2014
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Democratization, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Analytical Report on the Implementation of the Decentralization Process is the result of a field research and desk analysis which were conducted by the Democratic Governance Unit of the OSCE Mission to Skopje during the period July 2012 and July 2013. It grounds its findings on a survey questionnaire (field research) in selected municipalities, a desk review completed on the basis of written materials collected at central government institutions, legal analysis and roundtable discussions with relevant stakeholders. The aim of the Report is to assess the progress made in decentralization process implementation in specific key reform areas related to the Ohrid Framework Agreement.
Promoting transparency and accountability in public institutions
Publishing date: 3 December 2012
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Democratization, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This publication is the final product of the project “Promoting Transparency and Accountability in Public Institutions”, which was part of an OSCE multi-annual plan to support the implementation of the State Programme for Prevention and Repression of Corruption and Conflict of Interests 2011-2015.