<p><span style="font-size: small;">It is expected the project to result in the following:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">- To empower local CSOs through training, coaching, financial support and networking to conduct activities aimed at reducing corruption and increasing transparency, accountability and integrity of local institutions.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">- To reduce corruption and increase accountability in public spending through monitoring current practices in public procurements, detecting corruption generators in procurement phases and implementing relevant measures for improvement.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">- To enable public-private dialogue between local governments and SMEs in the process of policy making aimed at building trust and enhancing local economic development.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">- To improve public finance management of local institutions through better and regular communication with citizens and the business community and improved internal rules and procedures.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">- To enhance public pressure for greater transparency, accountability, and integrity of local institutions through establishing a platform of local media provided with the necessary knowledge and resources.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">- To increase the quality of service delivery at local level through enhancing integrity and control mechanisms of local institutions.</span></p>