On July 3rd in Prizren, Transparency Forum held the third discussion of the “Confront” series of debates on the topic “Transparency of local government in Prizren”, wherein spoke Ymer Berisha, information officer of the Municipality and Kujtim Gashi, Chairman of the Municipal Assembly. The panellists faced with members of the Transparency Forum and representatives of opposition political parties in Prizren, whereas the debate was facilitated by the journalist of Radio Kosova, Valbona Musliu.

The discussion focused on issues of transparency and accountability of Prizren Municipality. In particular were discussed issues in relation to public information, consultations with the public, financial transparency and meetings of the executive branch as well as access to public documents. The opening up of the decision-making of the board of directors to the media and civil society organizations was reconfirmed as one of the fundamental demands of the Transparency Forum. Furthermore, participants of this debate noted a stall in terms of transparency and accountability in relation to updating of the official municipal website, publication of the minutes of the Municipal Assembly, drafting of the reports on the work of the Assembly and inclusion of citizens in decision-making processes. Read press release.