Progress in implementing integrity package examined in parliament

Chisinau, 12 September /MOLDPRES/- The assessment of the progress of implementation of the law on the National Integrity Authority as well as the ANI's activity plan for the coming years were discussed today at an event organized by parliament, the parliamentary commission on rules and immunities, ANI and the Integrity Council, the parliament’s communication and public relations department has reported.

Parliament Speaker Andrian Candu said that the integrity package has generated high expectations. “Integrity and lack of conflicts of interest implies a change in mentality, higher public revenues and institutional efficiency. We have adopted a comprehensive reporting system and well-regulated procedures. I want to thank all those who have been involved in promoting and implementing the integrity package. The basis has been laid, will is, we are going to see results,” he said.

The legal commission is ready to examine and promote all initiatives that would help improve reporting procedures and the work of the institution, Raisa Apolschi, head of the legal commission on rules and immunities, said.

The draft strategy 2018-2020, ANI and Integrity Council reports for 2017-2018 are discussed at the event.

Representatives of parliamentary committees, the National Integrity Authority, the Integrity Council, representatives of public institutions in the field, experts and civil society are attending the event. The event is organized with the support of UNDP / UNDEF.

The Integrity Council was elected in January 2017, and ANI leadership was elected and appointed at the end of the same year. In the second half of 2018 the competitions started and the integrity inspectors were appointed.