6 hours agomunicipalities lose 12m euros due to MAPL
Periskopi(9 months ago)
(9 months ago)The European Commission has ultimately rejected the application submitted by the Ministry of Management of Local Power (MAPL), because the document has not met the criteria and standards required by the European Union, writes Periscope. As a result of this failure, Kosovo municipalities will remain without support in considerable funds, losing up to 12 [...]
As a result of this failure, Kosovo municipalities will remain without support in considerable funding, losing up to 12m euros for the Exchange Grant scheme, means dedicated to Kosovo municipalities and citizens.
This is a very disturbing signal. The municipalities are being deprived of vital means due to the lack of preparation and professionalism at the central level. The European Commission's refusal is not only a financial loss, but also a serious warning about how central governance is managing reports with international donors,” said Saban Ibrahimi
He added that the AKK has repeatedly requested clarification from the MAPL regarding this situation, but that no official response has been given so far.
This lack of transparency leaves local governance in the dark over a matter of major consequences for municipalities,” stressed Ibrahimi.
We seek immediate accountability, full transparency and urgent review of how the interests of municipalities are handled in relation to the EU and other donors. The municipalities should not remain hostage to institutional responsibility.
