Embedding democratic culture in the Western Balkans

WFD’s three-year programme (2015-2018) promotes good financial oversight practices in the parliaments of the Western Balkans, including review of annual budget allocations. The programme’s centrepiece established a Parliamentary Budget Office in the National Assembly of Republic of Serbia that has been active as a regional centre of excellence for nearly three years. The Budget Office provides analysis for MPs on Serbia’s economy, the Government’s Budget’s proposals, and other legislation which deals with fiscal issues. The experience of the Serbian Parliamentary Budget Office is showcased through the Network of Parliamentary Committees on Economy, Finance and European Integration of the Western Balkans (NPC), that WFD has worked with since 2012.

WFD is part of the regional ActionSEE network, established in 2016. Implemented by WFD and six partners across the region, ActionSEE produces a Regional Index of Good Governance. This measures the openness and transparency of public institutions across the Balkans against a set of indicators. Utilising this benchmark, the partners produce roadmaps to support the regions countries in enhancing their openness, promoting transparency across the region.