Strengthening institutional frameworks for local governance
Specific objective 1: support the ongoing process of reform of local government in participating countries.
Indicator: consistency of the legislative framework improved and new by-laws streamlined in at least three beneficiary countries and targeted recommendations are developed for the joint use.
Specific objective 2: promote ethical behaviour by locally elected representatives in the region
Indicator: more efficient, transparent and ethical governance at local level is developed in at least three EaP countries.
Specific objective 3: support the improvement of financial and human resources management of local administrations based on European standards and benchmarking processes
Indicator: European standard local finance benchmarking tool is further developed and the adapted domestic versions are available. They lead to improved legislation, local regulations.
Local governance project brief in English
Handbook on Transparency and Citizen participation in Armenia
Georgia: Handbook on transparency and citizen participation
Republic of Moldova: Handbook on transparency and citizen participation (in English and Romanian)
Ukraine: Handbook on transparency and citizen participation (in English and Ukrainian)
Management of change: a tool guide for local and regional authorities (available in English, Armenian, Georgian, Romanian and Ukrainian)
Mapping the obstacles to inter-municipal cooperation in Eastern Partnership countries
Local Finance Benchmarking: a shared tool for improved finance management
Local finance benchmarking: a shared tool for improved finance management
Mapping the obstacles to inter-municipal cooperation in Eastern Partnership countries
Roles and responsibilities of mayors and local councillors in Eastern Partnership countries
Strengthening democracy and local governance in the Eastern Partnership countries