Government agencies have to be accountable to civil society

Today at ISR Plasa the presentation of results of monitoring the implementation of recommendations of the governmental structures of civil society.

The event was organized by the Public Association "Transparency Azerbaijan" with the financial support of the American Institute for International Development (USAID). Accountable to the public representatives of the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare, the State Property Committee , the Office of Registration and Notary Department of Justice , as well as of Bakielektrikshebeke.

According to the executive director of the organization "Transparency Azerbaijan" Rena Safaraliyeva project "Partnership for Transparency Azerbaijan" lasts four years provides support government initiatives in the framework of commitments to international organizations. The main goal - to increase the institutional capacity of civil society , increasing transparency to reduce corruption component .

Unfortunately, not all government agencies are open to non-governmental organizations. As a result of the centralization of the executive functions of the ministries "hotlines" and financing innovation projects lose their effectiveness, the monopolization of public services leads to higher and higher tariffs.

Preliminary document was adopted recommending the improvement of the legislative framework, the focus on institutional shortcomings, the expansion and efficiency of electronic services, as well as ensuring transparency and accountability of government agencies. - 17D-