The absence of systemic institutions, poverty, conflict, and an obsession with reputation are some of the elements that create a conducive environment for the development of corruption, stated psychologist Radoje Cerović at the forum “We Can Do It – Stop Corruption,” organized by the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) within the PACT Against Corruption project,… »
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Still an excess of “LUČA” diplomas and a lack of knowledge
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) has been pointing out for years that the high number of “LUČA” diplomas does not correspond to the excellence in knowledge that should back them up. Therefore, it is positive sign that this year we are beginning to observe a slight decrease in the number of holders of this diploma… »
Guide for Obligors of the Law on Free Access to Information
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) has published a Guide for Obligors of the Free Access to Information Law, intended for civil servants and employees as an aid in efficiently collectioning, processing, and providing information held within the institutions they work for, while fulfilling legal obligations. The authors are Mira Popović Trstenjak and Itana Gogić. Free… »
Strong institutions are key to combating corruption
Montenegro needs stable and strong institutions, trusted by its citizens, to successfully combat corruption and political will is essential for the recovery of these institutions, as emphasized during the central panel of the forum “We Can Do It – STOP Corruption,” organized by the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) within the PACT against Corruption project,… »
Successful fight against corruption requires involvement of all segments of society
No state is immune to the effects of corruption, and it is necessary for political leaders, institutions, media representatives, civil society, the business sector, and citizens to be involved in combating this phenomenon, was the message from the opening of the forum “We Can Do It – STOP Corruption,” organized by the Centre for Civic… »
Seriously consider the reasons for the President of Montenegro return of laws
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) and Human Rights Action (HRA) welcome the decision of the President of Montenegro, Jakov Milatović, not to sign the Law on the National Public Broadcaster – Public Media Service of Montenegro and the Law on Amendments to the Law on Judicial Council and Courts, which was adopted by the Parliament… »
Civic values and the region – how far have we come?
The seventh, final panel at the Sarajevo Plenum was dedicated to civic values in the region. Director Andro Martinović, from CANU from Montenegro, historian Dr. Hrvoje Klasić from the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Zagreb, Sofija Mandić from CEPRIS from Serbia and Dr. Nerzuk Ćurak, professor at the Faculty of Political Sciences of… »
EU and Integration Models – where is the enlargement policy heading
On the third day of the Sarajevo Plenum a panel dedicated to the European Union and various integration models was held, featuring presentations by Aurelie Valtat, Head of the Department for European Integration, Policy, and Information at the EU Delegation in Bosnia and Herzegovina; Dr. Nedžma Džananović, Professor at the Faculty of Political Sciences of… »
Russia and the European populist right – can the region break free from Russia’s influence?
The fifth panel at the Sarajevo Plenum focused on Russia and the European populist right. Presentations were given by Ljubomir Filipović, political scientist from Montenegro, prof. Dr. Sead Turčalo, Dean of the Faculty of Political Sciences of the University of Sarajevo, Dr. Milivoj Bešlin, historian from the Institute of Philosophy and Social Research of the… »
Serbia and the Western Balkans – one aggressive actor is enough for conflict
The third panel of the Sarajevo Plenum was dedicated to the role of Serbia in the Western Balkans. Insights were provided by Azem Vlasi, politician and lawyer from Kosovo, Izabela Kisić, Executive director of the Helsinki Committee for human rights in Serbia, Branislav Radeljić, professor and consultant, Roman Jakič, politician from Slovenia, and Adelheid Woelfl,… »