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The platform “Transparent Albania” is presented, transparent governance remains a cornerstone for progress

by AI | 16.Dec 2024 | Europe in brief AI

This new initiative of the Albanian government aims to increase transparency in budgetary expenditures by providing citizens, organizations, and the media with easier and faster access to state information.

Meeting in Integrity Week in Albania (Photo: Ministry of State for Public Administration and Anti-Corruption in Albania)

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In Albania, “Integrity Week” was marked by numerous activities, while the Ministry of State for Public Administration and Anti-Corruption organized open debate tables and also presented the platform “Transparent Albania”.

This new initiative of the Albanian government aims to increase transparency in budget expenditures by offering citizens, organizations, and the media easier and faster access to state information.

The European Union ambassador to Tirana, Silvio Gonzato, participated in the presentation of the platform and emphasized that integrity means doing the right thing, not because it may be the easiest thing to do, but because it is the right choice to make and in accordance with the law.

“Ambassador Gonzato said, ‘What is very important is that integrity is not only about public administration, but it must also flourish in the private sector. I am pleased to see that we have well-known businesses and business associations that have supported and participated in Integrity Week,’ he said.

“Since I talked about ethics, values, principles, integrity, and responsibility, these are not only becoming permanent practices in the business community, but they are actually a real demand of citizens, because corruption and the misuse of state resources not only channel these resources for the benefit of only a few people, but also undermine trust in institutions, damage reputation, and bring inefficiency in the system, hindering future success,” emphasized Gonzato.

Gonzato also stated that investment is needed for educating younger generations, the importance of good governance and transparency, and the fight against corruption.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama focused on the role that the “Transparent Albania” platform will play in combating the flow of disinformation, whether it is intentional or unintentional.

Considering the high level of government digitization or the co-governance system, Rama stated that there is more than a sufficient basis to claim that “Transparent Albania” will become a meaningful and tangible mirror for everyone of an Albania that fully deserves EU membership. (December 16)

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