Professional Ethics at Serbia
Professional ethics in Serbia are integral to the functioning of public administration, the judiciary, and various sectors, aiming to promote transparency, accountability, and integrity. Here's an overview of key initiatives and frameworks:
🇷🇸 Public Administration Ethics
Code of Conduct for Local Officials
Serbia has implemented a Code of Conduct for Local Officials, developed with the support of the OSCE Mission to Serbia. This code outlines principles such as: (Code of conduct for local officials in Serbia | OSCE)
Integrity and Accountability: Officials are expected to act with honesty and take responsibility for their actions.
Transparency: Ensuring openness in decision-making processes.
Impartiality: Treating all individuals equally without favoritism. (professional ethics | Judicial Academy)
The code also includes mechanisms for monitoring and improving public accountability at the local level. (Code of conduct for local officials in Serbia | OSCE)
Ethics and Integrity Training
The National Academy for Public Administration offers mandatory online training on Ethics and Integrity for all civil servants and employees at Local Self-Government Units. This training, developed with the support of the OSCE Mission to Serbia, aims to: (Ministry of Public Administration and Local Self-Government | THE MOST REQUESTED TRAINING IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE)
Identify situations prone to corruption. (Ministry of Public Administration and Local Self-Government | THE MOST REQUESTED TRAINING IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE)
Recognize ethical dilemmas. (Ministry of Public Administration and Local Self-Government | THE MOST REQUESTED TRAINING IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE)
Understand conflicts of interest. (Ministry of Public Administration and Local Self-Government | THE MOST REQUESTED TRAINING IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE)
Strengthen values and actions constituting integrity. (Ministry of Public Administration and Local Self-Government | THE MOST REQUESTED TRAINING IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE)
⚖️ Judicial Ethics
Training for Judicial Officials
The Judicial Academy in Serbia provides training for judges and judicial assistants on professional ethics, focusing on: (professional ethics | Judicial Academy)
Recognizing and resolving ethical dilemmas.
Implementing the Code of Ethics in practice. (professional ethics | Judicial Academy)
Preventing and addressing corruption. (professional ethics | Judicial Academy)
Ensuring accountability for ethical actions. (Professional ethics in the prevention and fight against corruption | Judicial Academy)
🏛️ Government Reforms and Strategy
Public Administration Reform Strategy 2021–2030
In 2021, Serbia adopted the Public Administration Reform Strategy 2021–2030, aiming to enhance accountability and transparency in governmental operations. A central component of this strategy is strengthening integrity and ethical standards within public administration, crucial for fostering trust and efficiency in governance. (All stories/March-2024/Serbia: Strengthening Ethics and Integrity Standards in Public Administration)
🧾 Local Government Ethics
Adoption of Codes of Conduct
The Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM) has been instrumental in promoting ethical standards at the local level. Through a wide campaign, SCTM encouraged local governments to adopt model codes of conduct, leading to: ((PDF) First steps in impelementation of codes of conduct for local government officials in Serbia)
Adoption of ethical codes by over 90% of local governments. ((PDF) First steps in impelementation of codes of conduct for local government officials in Serbia)
Establishment of monitoring councils in some municipalities to oversee adherence to these codes. ((PDF) First steps in impelementation of codes of conduct for local government officials in Serbia)
These efforts aim to ensure ethical governance and accountability at the local level.
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