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Public Service and Human Resource Management: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Civil Servant Hiring Procedures in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Challenges and Opportunities for Reform

11/01/2025 in , /by

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s civil service recruitment system continues to face significant challenges, as highlighted in the European Commission’s 2024 report. Despite some progress, particularly the adoption of a state-level civil service law and the establishment of the Civil Service Agencies Forum in October 2023, substantial issues remain. These include political interference, a lack of coordination […]

PAR Monitoring and Coordination: What space for civil society to influence?

20/12/2024 in , /by

The Public Administration Reform Strategy in the Republic of Serbia (hereinafter PAR Strategy/ Strategy) was adopted in April 2021, covering the period from 2021 to 2030. During the three years of its implementation, a steady course of reform was set, although with varying results in the different reform areas. The Strategy introduced a three-tier coordination […]

OPEN LETTER to the Members of the European Parliament regarding the Draft Resolution on the 2021 Commission Report on North Macedonia

17/05/2022 in , /by

The European Policy Institute together with Civil Rights Defenders and the members of the Think For Europe Network – TEN sent an open letter to the Members of the European Parliament regarding the Draft Resolution on the 2021 Commission Report on North Macedonia. We urge them to reconsider parts of the Motion for a resolution […]

Public consultations and policymaking in Serbia: Form over substance

12/02/2022 in , , /by

Being part of the wider public administration reform (PAR), policymaking reforms in Serbia entail improvements in implementing consultations with stakeholders, and public debates on policy documents and legislation (hereinafter: public consultations), throughout the drafting process. By consulting the target groups throughout, the effects of the proposed solutions are assessed, and the costs minimized, which makes […]

The EU as a promoter of democracy or ‘stabilitocracy’ in the Western Balkans?

08/02/2022 in , , , /by

Through its enlargement policy, the EU seeks to foster democratisation in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia, also called Western Balkans six (WB6). Despite years of efforts, the EU’s policies have not brought about the expected change. The enlargement process has lost both efficacy and political momentum. Instead of experiencing decisive […]

ONLINE EVENT: Democracy or ‘stabilitocracy’ in the Western Balkans?

08/02/2022 in , /by

This online public forum is co-organised with the Clingendael. The EU seeks to foster democratisation through its enlargement policy, in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia, also known as the Western Balkans Six.  Despite years of efforts, the EU’s policies have not brought about the expected change. Instead of experiencing decisive democratic reform, […]

Public engagement in developing key strategic public administration reform (PAR) documents

07/02/2022 in , , /by

Consultation is structured public engagement, which involves seeking, receiving, analysing, and responding to feedback from stakeholders, by defining the purpose and subject of the consultation whether it is a policy initiative, regulatory change, or legislative proposal. The use of public consultation has different implications for the improvement of the regulatory framework. If undertaken in a […]

Proactive transparency and the right of access to information: A conversation starter between the government and the people

01/02/2022 in , , /by

Proactive transparency and free access to information characterize democratic societies, introducing the order of a country to ensure transparency of the work of its administrative structures. These structures need to provide a basis for initiating communication between institutions and citizens. Communication rests on reactive transparency of the administration and its pursuit of the Freedom of […]

Accountability – a vital prerequisite for public authorities

01/02/2022 in , , /by

Accountability is a precondition for public authorities in order that they could be liable for the results or lack thereof while operating with resources entrusted to them as part of the mandate/competence conferred upon them. It ensures that public officials’ actions and decisions are subject to oversight, which on its part ensures that government initiatives […]

Public service and human resources management: Shortcomings related to merit-based employment and access to senior civil service position

20/01/2022 in , , /by

Developed democracies as a rule boast professional, largely apolitical civil services, which have been recognised as a crucial component of good public governance. Their work is centred on protecting the public interest. Hence, a modern civil service must be governed by specific codified rules, which set standards and procedures for keeping the civil service merit-based […]

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