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Contributor(s)
First contributor: Bosnia and Herzegovina Ministry of Justice
Partner contributor: Agency for the Prevention of Corruption and Coordination of the Fight against Corruption
Summary
The Open Government Partnership is an initiative launched in 2011 as an international platform for domestic reformers dedicated to the process of opening up government, its accountability and receptivity to citizens. Bosnia and Herzegovina joined the Initiative in 2014. For the purpose of drafting of an Action Plan for the implementation of the OGP Initiative, the Advisory Council was established, composed of state level public authorities representatives and civil society representatives. The first Action Plan was drafted for the period 2019-2021 and the same was implemented so that in 2021 the second Action Plan was drafted and recently sent to Bosnia and Herzegovina Council of Ministers for adoption.
Complementary Information provided by the Agency for the Prevention of Corruption and Coordination of the Fight against Corruption
The Agency for the Prevention of Corruption and Coordination of the Fight against Corruption (hereinafter: Agency) has been actively involved in raising public awareness and educating the public. The Agency awards prizes for artistic and literary works by school students on the theme of fighting corruption as part of an annual campaign. The best works were included in a promotional film and printed in the Agency’s calendars.
Administrative level
National (state level authorities)
Complementary Information provided by the Agency for the Prevention of Corruption and Coordination of the Fight against Corruption
National
Year of implementation
2019-2021
Complementary Information provided by the Agency for the Prevention of Corruption and Coordination of the Fight against Corruption
Every year
Start date
01/05/2019
Finish date
30/04/2021
Policy area(s)
- Public Finances
- Public Ethics
- Other
Complementary Information provided by the Agency for the Prevention of Corruption and Coordination of the Fight against Corruption
- Education, culture, and sport
- Youth
Further details
Anti-corruption, open data, integrity, statistical data, civil society involvement in policy making processes, transparency
Complementary Information provided by the Agency for the Prevention of Corruption and Coordination of the Fight against Corruption
The Agency has a traditional event related to the International Anti-Corruption Day. For the past five years, the Agency has awarded prizes for the best artistic and literary works by primary and secondary school students from all over Bosnia and Herzegovina on specific anti-corruption topics. These activities aim to raise awareness among citizens, especially students and their teachers, about the need to actively participate in the fight against corruption, to encourage them in their ethical thinking and to familiarise young people with the harmful consequences of corruption. In 2020 the theme was “I am worth more than money”, the year before “Gifts talk”, and every year several hundred works from all over Bosnia and Herzegovina arrive at the Agency’s address. In 2021, the theme was “My Value Tree”. This project was included in the Anti-Corruption Strategy for 2015 – 2019 and the corresponding Action Plan, as well as in the new Anti-Corruption Strategy for 2020 – 2024 and the Action Plan for the Implementation of the Anti-Corruption Strategy for 2020 – 2024 (pending adoption). Considering the circumstances caused by the COVID-19 virus pandemic, the Agency did not organise an award ceremony for students who wrote the best papers. There are 12 prizes for the first three places by primary and secondary school students in the categories of art and literary works. The best works of art and quotations from the students’ best literary works are published in the Agency’s calendar. This project has been ongoing since 2017 and has so far involved 1,728 students whose works have been submitted to the Agency. Considering the circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to changes in the whole social context and thus also in the activities related to educational programmes on corruption prevention, it is important to emphasise that the Agency has successfully continued its cooperation with the Ministry of Education in Bosnia and Herzegovina throughout this challenging period.
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Transparency International Bosnia and Herzegovina
Civil society organisation
Contact info
Tipology of involvement in the initiative
- Organising
- Funding
- Participating with a direct involvement
Foundation CPI
Civil society organisation
Contact info
Tipology of involvement in the initiative
- Participating with a direct involvement
Open Society Fund
Civil society organisation
Contact info
Tipology of involvement in the initiative
- Participating with a direct involvement
Zašto ne?
Civil society organisation
Contact info
Tipology of involvement in the initiative
- Participating with a direct involvement
Centre for Investigative Reporting
Civil society organisation
Contact info
Tipology of involvement in the initiative
- Participating with a direct involvement
Analitika
Civil society organisation
Contact info
Tipology of involvement in the initiative
- Participating with a direct involvement
CPI Foundation
Civil society organisation
Contact info
Tipology of involvement in the initiative
- Participating with a direct involvement
Bosnia and Herzegovina Ministry of Justice
Public Authority
Contact info
Tipology of involvement in the initiative
- Initiating (i.e., advocating for and starting the process)
- Organising
- Participating with a direct involvement
Bosnia and Herzegovina Ministry of Finance
Public Authority
Contact info
Tipology of involvement in the initiative
- Participating with a direct involvement
Public Administration Coordinator’s Office (PARCO)
Public Authority
Contact info
Tipology of involvement in the initiative
- Participating with a direct involvement
Agency for Prevention of Corruption and Coordination of the Fight against Corruption
Public Authority
Contact info
Tipology of involvement in the initiative
- Participating with a direct involvement
Bosnia and Herzegovina Agency for Statistics
Public Authority
Contact info
Tipology of involvement in the initiative
- Participating with a direct involvement
Level of Participation
- Information
- Consultation
- Dialogue
- Partnership
Complementary Information provided by the Agency for the Prevention of Corruption and Coordination of the Fight against Corruption
- Partnership
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By level of participation we refer to the type of involvement in the decision-making process. The levels are identified by the intensity of participation: going from “information” to “consultation” to ” dialogue” to “partnership”. Do you want to learn more – click here
Developed practice(s)
The aim of establishment of the Advisory Council for the OGP Initiative was to enhance cooperation of public authorities with CSO towards the real parntership in policy making and this was truly achieved during the drafting and implementation of the first Action Plan for the Implementation of the OGP Initiative.
Step(s) of the political decision-making process at which the practice was implemented
- Agenda Setting of policy
- Drafting of policy
- Implementation of policy
- Monitoring of policy implementation
Integration by the Agency for the Prevention of Corruption and Coordination of the Fight against Corruption
- Agenda Setting of policy
- Implementation of policy
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There are six different steps of the political decision-making process: agenda setting, drafting of policy, decision-making, implementation of policy, monitoring and reformulation of policy. Each step offer opportunities for CSOs and public authorities to interact. Do you want to learn more – click here
How the initiative was implemented
Situation
Representatives of CSO were and are members of the Advisory Council
Activities performed
Involvement and participation in the whole policy making process – development and drafting, as well as implementation of Action Plan (AP) measures and activities
Tools and mechanisms applied
Meetings, consultations, joint promotion activities, joint implementation of activities
Goals of the civil participation initiative
At community level
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From Civil Society Organisation’s perspective
Being a true partner of public authorities
From Public Authority’s Perspective
Having a great partner/counterpart that can be of enormeous help with their knowledge, ideas, experience etc.
Results expected prior to the implementation
By joining the Initiative and taking over the obligation of drafting of the Action Plan for the Implementation of OGP values and principles, BiH aimed at increasing data availability on activities of government institutions, supporting public participation – equal participation and non-discrimination of all citizens in decision-making processes and policy making, implementing the highest standards of professional integrity within the administrative system, increasing access to new technology aimed at transparency and accountability.
Immediate results achieved after implementation
Opening of data, integrity plans were drafted and adopted, budget for citizens was developed, public consultations were promoted in order to invite as many interested public as possible to participate in legislative drafting and policy making processes at BiH level, reform activities of public administration were fostered, all this with the aim of opening up to the public, being more transparent and accountable
Long-term impact
The long-term impact of implementation of the Initiative is fostering a global culture of open government in Bosnia and Herzegovina, that will empower citizens and advance ideals of open 21st century government.
Practice lessons learnt (obstacles and solutions)
| Agency (i.e., political conditions/power structures) | Obstacles | difficult political situation |
| Solutions | dialogue, lobbying, explaining the benefits | |
| Legislative | Obstacles | / |
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| Administrative | Obstacles | insufficient understanding why this is being done |
| Solutions | promotion, explaining the idea, the benefits | |
| Socio-cultural | Obstacles | / |
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| Economic | Obstacles | / |
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| Human capital | Obstacles | / |
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| Other | Obstacles | / |
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Further information
Having in mind the complex political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as the culture of “closed government” that lasted for years, the establishment of such an important partnership between the public authorities and the civil society is of enormous importance, because it has shown that government and non-governmental sector can be true partners with common goals for implementation of important global principles and values.
Self-assessment
The self-assessment presents the opinion of the contributor about on what extent the following principles for Civil Participation have been reflected in the implementation of the initiative/practice/case-study, ranging from 1 (min) to 4 (max) (N/A: not applicable, do not know)
| Openness | 4 |
| Explanation | Representatives of NGOs had excellent inputs and this was definitely an added value to the whole process. |
| Trust | 3 |
| Explanation | The final AP is a result of common understanding of public authorities and NGOs regarding the best ways for implementation of global goals, principles and values |
| Independence | 4 |
| Explanation | Participating NGOs were and are absolutely free and independent bodies in respect to their aims, decisions and activities. |
| Participation | 4 |
| Explanation | NGOs were equal counterparts and true partners in this process. |
| Transparency | 4 |
| Explanation | All stages of the process were published on BiH MoJ website and NGOs also promoted the process. |
| Accessibility | 3 |
| Explanation | N/A |
| Non-discrimination | 4 |
| Explanation | N/A |
| Inclusiveness | 3 |
| Explanation | Through publishing of all documents related to the first Action Plan for the implementation of OGP Initiative and through promotion of the process, we tried to motivate all groups to take part in the particular process. |
| Accountability | 4 |
| Explanation | As mentioned above, the whole process was documented and all documents are available at the BiH MoJ website www.mpr.gov.ba. |
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