1. Protecting structural funds from corruption: The case of Slovakia
Prague November 2016
Gabriel Šípoš, TI Slovakia

2. Protecting structural funds
Failing state institutions
Engaging public is more successful
Difficult media environment

3. Slovakia and structural funds
6,4% - share of irregularities in , top in EU with CZ
122 – number of people sentenced for EU funds fraud ( )
7 – ended in jail ( )

4. Public contracts in Slovakia

5. + 25% - increase in media coverage of tenders
Public takes interest
8% or – people checked online at least one contract or invoice per year
+ 25% - increase in media coverage of tenders
– annual visits to two main contracts portals

6. Easy to compare, find savings

7. Beneficial ownership register online

8. EU publicity breeds clientelism

9. Recommendations
Support quality and independence of police, prosecutors and judiciary
Extend benchmarking, value for money, impact analyses in procurement
Push for external transparency
Support media and NGOs

10. Thank you for your attention
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