The promotion of principles of transparency, integrity, and conflict of interest prevention should be a priority in the management and strategic development planning of institutions, including those in healthcare. This was emphasized at a training on anti-corruption mechanisms organized by the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) today for 24 representatives from the healthcare sector.
During the training, participants were thoroughly acquainted with anti-corruption policies, including integrity plans, whistleblower protection, conflict of interest, understanding and managing risks, and property cards. The goal is to apply the acquired knowledge in their work, thereby strengthening this crucial component of the functioning of all institutions.
“I believe that this training was extremely useful for the operation and future functioning of the Clinical Centre of Montenegro. The most beneficial part of the training for me was related to the adoption and implementation of the integrity plan. The acquired knowledge will significantly improve working relationships and overall transparency in our Centre, as the training provided practical tools that will long-term enhance our operational standards and public trust,” said Nikola Rakočević, Integrity Manager at the Clinical Centre of Montenegro.
“The training on anti-corruption mechanisms is of utmost importance for all public sector institutions, especially in the healthcare field. Promoting principles of transparency, integrity, and conflict of interest prevention should be a priority in the management and strategic development of system institutions,” stated Mira Kontić, Deputy Director of the Institute for Medicines and Medical Devices.
“The information we received were very useful, particularly regarding conflict of interest and asset declaration. The trainers were clear and precise in their presentations, which significantly contributed to our understanding of these important topics,” notes Mirjana Varagić, Director of the Health Center in Bijelo Polje.
Today’s training was the third in a series of five planned training sessions for public officials from five key areas (education, healthcare, local administration, security, and judiciary).
The goal of these training sessions is to increase the level of awareness, improve the planning and implementation process of anti-corruption policies by public officials, while adhering to ethical standards.
The training was organized as part of the PACT against Corruption project (Partnership Against Corruptive Tendencies), supported by the Embassy of the United States in Montenegro, the State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
Maja Marinović, Program Associate