1. Workshop on UNDP anti-corruption programming in Eastern Europe and Central Asia Bratislava, 28-29 March 2011 Entry points for programming on anti- corruption, transparency and accountability at the local level, UNDP Bratislava Regional Centre

2. Local Framework for Corruption Lack of efficiency, complicated and unpredictable administrative procedures used to provide public services Lack of public information and transparency Lack of accountability – monopoly of power and ability to make decisions in arbitrary fashion Asymmetry between executive and representative branches of power Workshop on UNDP anti-corruption programming in Eastern Europe and Central Asia Bratislava, 28-29 March 2011

3. Entry points for UNDP programming Simplification of administrative procedures Fighting Corruption to Improve Governance (Macedonia); Rural Growth Program in Sughd region (Republic of Tajikistan), Municipal Governance and Sustainable Programme (Ukraine); Integrated Local Development Programme (Moldova) Accountability and oversight Integrated Local Development Programme (Moldova); Enhance the capacities of localities in public service delivery (Kyrgyzstan) Increasing citizen participation Strengthening Democratic Governance at the Local Level (Serbia); Integrated Local Development Programme (Moldova); Fighting Corruption to Improve Governance (UNDP Macedonia) Strengthening transparency in disposition of land& property, management of natural resources Crimea Integration and Development Programme (Ukraine); Enhance the capacities of localities in public service delivery (Kyrgyzstan) Strengthening special integrity institutions Workshop on UNDP anti-corruption programming in Eastern Europe and Central Asia Bratislava, 28-29 March 2011

4. Advantages and challenges Local level provides more opportunities for real change Causes of corruption vary from one local government to another Decentralization: way to reduce or increase corruption? Problem with piecemeal approach – Pilot or comprehensive programme? Workshop on UNDP anti-corruption programming in Eastern Europe and Central Asia Bratislava, 28-29 March 2011

5. Thank you! Workshop on UNDP anti-corruption programming in Eastern Europe and Central Asia Bratislava, 28-29 March 2011