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Laura Mikelsone, Director Vineta Kleinberga, Project Manager Transparency International Latvia

Effectiveness of integrity pacts in reducing corruption in public contracting: Monitoring Construction of National Library of Latvia. Laura Mikelsone, Director Vineta Kleinberga, Project Manager Transparency International Latvia Tallin, April 2009.

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Laura Mikelsone, Director Vineta Kleinberga, Project Manager Transparency International Latvia

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  1. Effectiveness of integrity pacts in reducing corruption in public contracting:Monitoring Construction of National Library of Latvia Laura Mikelsone, Director Vineta Kleinberga, Project Manager Transparency International Latvia Tallin, April 2009

  2. Integrity Pact: Construction of National Library, Riga Concert Hall and Museum of Contemporary Art - IP concluded 2 September 2005 - partners: Ministry of Culture, agency “New Three Brothers”, TI Latvia - requirements: good governance, transparency, anti- corruption - public monitoring body: Council of Public Surveillance

  3. Context: 2009 Macro-economic situation: - expected GDP decrease: 12-14% - IMF and EC requirements: 5% budget deficit - 40% budget cuts required Political developments: - Minister of Culture resigns on 13 January - Prime Minister resigns on 20 February - new government on 12 March - municipality and European Parliament elections on June 6

  4. Instruments of influence bilateral meetings quarterly reports Council of Public Surveillance media breach of IP • information gathering • consultancy • communication

  5. TI Latvia activities: 2009 Riga Concert Hall: - breach of contract on construction project National Library: - transparency of expenses - selection of subcontractors - anti-corruption requirements and business ethics

  6. Problems in practice: 2009 - rules and policies - political ownership and leadership - communication - training - monitoring, follow-up

  7. Challenges - opportunity vs. resource availability - watchdog activism vs. integrity pact

  8. Further activities - organisation of public discussions- proposals for public data base on subcontractors - monitoring of implementation of anti-corruption requirements- monitoring of agency reorganisation process

  9. Thank you for attention! Further information: Laura Mikelsone Director, TI Latvia Ph.: +371 67285585 Fax: +371 67285585 E-mail: laura.mikelsone@delna.lv Vineta Kleinberga Project Manager, TI Latvia Ph.: +371 67285585 Fax: +371 67285585 E-mail: vineta.kleinberga@delna.lv

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