Reduced Corruption

This activity will create a broad social movement of like-minded actors demanding zero tolerance of corruption. By fostering a culture of awareness, integrity, and accountability, citizens can individually and jointly exert pressure for improved government responsiveness and effectiveness in addressing corruption.

This activity will strengthen investigative journalism networks, invest in the next generation of reporters and editors, foster innovative tools and resources, improve newsroom management and financial viability, and advance holistic approaches to safety and security.

The Anti-corruption and Integrity Activity works with the Government of North Macedonia, the State Commission for Prevention of Corruption, the State Audit Office, and other institutions to improve the capacity to monitor governance, and initiate actions to address and effectively combat corruption.

The aim of the Roma Inclusion Activity is to empower Roma community members and civil society organizations (CSOs) to take leadership roles in the development and implementation of national strategies and policies pertaining to Roma inclusion, and to hold government institutions accountable for addressing Roma issues and needs.

The aim of this program is to increase municipalities’ own-source revenues and external funding and increase their budget execution rate in compliance with the central government’s budgeting and reporting requirements.