Expert-Grup to support Călărași town hall in improving dialogue with citizens on budget matters

Mayor Nicolae Melnic said budget formation and execution is complicated and insufficient transparency can cause problems. In about a month, budget discussions will begin, along with public hearings on taxes and tariffs for transport, water and sewerage. Dumitru Budianschi of Expert-Grup said the partnership will support the town hall at every stage, from drafting to reporting, and help create a local coalition as a civil society partner.

Valeriu Gorincioi of “Vademecum” said the town hall is not starting from zero on decision-making transparency, but stressed the need to involve citizens and improve their budget literacy. Next, the team will establish the current level of budget transparency and consolidate the coalition. The project is implemented by Expert-Grup with the support of the Embassy of the Netherlands in Bucharest, under the MATRA programme.