EBRD gathered 30 DNA experts in Bucharest to discuss public procurement

Newsroom 15/06/2016 | 10:09

On June 14, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) held in Bucharest a workshop with the theme “the fight against corruption in public procurement,” according to the financial institution. 

EBRD procurement specialists and 30 experts from Romania’s National Anti-corruption Office (DNA) discussed ways to identify and reduce fraud in the use of public funds.

“As a bank with a specific mandate to foster the development of market economies, we consider the fight against corruption to be a crucial aspect of this process. The results of Romania’s National Anti-corruption Directorate are remarkable and we are pleased to start a constructive relationship with this important institution. Public procurement is certainly an area where there are evident synergies and we have also
discussed other areas for possible cooperation,” said Matteo Patrone, EBRD director and regional head for Romania and Bulgaria.

“Transparency and competition play an important role in ensuring the best results while spending public money. The DNA has made a deep impact on Romania’s fight against mismanagement so that investments in the public sector contribute to the development of a market economy,” said Jan Jackholt, EBRD director, procurement.

The workshop follows a series of meetings between the EBRD and DNA, aiming to strengthen cooperation.

Georgiana Bendre

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