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The United States Agency for International Development – USAID signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the mayors of six cities and municipalities (Niš, Kragujevac, Sremska Mitrovica, Novi Pazar, Žabalj, and Stari grad) to bolster anti-corruption efforts and strengthen transparent, inclusive and accountable local governance.

With the seven new partners, USAID is now partnering with 13 local governments to improve transparency and increase public participation in decision making at the local level.

According to a nationwide survey conducted last year, corruption is one of the Serbian citizens’ main concerns. The survey revealed that 57% of citizens think that corruption is widespread in Serbia and that it has a major impact on society. “We believe that local governments have an especially important role to play in the fight against corruption because they are the closest to citizens,” said Mike de la Rosa, Director of USAID Serbia.

“Reforms focused on increased transparency and citizen involvement will help boost citizens’ confidence in government,” said Branko Ružić, Minister of State Administration and Local Self Government. “I am pleased that towns and municipalities are receiving USAID support to promote good governance.”

USAID Partners With Six Additional Local Governments To Bolster Anti-corruption Efforts

The results of these efforts are already being seen in Serbia. Since joining USAID’s Government Accountability Initiative last year, the Municipality of Sombor has organized budget hearings in 22 local communities and five high schools enabling citizens to participate in local budget planning.

The City of Vranje developed a new website with information about local government activities, citizen services and the budget that will allow citizens to actively participate in the decision-making process at the local level.

USAID will continue to provide assistance to local self-governments, independent oversight institutions and newly established court and prosecutor anti-corruption units through its four-year, $8.5 million Government Accountability Initiative.

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