Under the Microscope: Vigilant Communities Monitor Local Investments

This project focused on preventing the misuse of direct procurement practices in Romania, which allow public funds to be contracted with limited transparency, often leading to corruption. Funky Citizens selected and trained four former participants to carry out this work. The training began with a kick-off meeting that included methodology training and planning sessions to ensure effective monitoring. As part of the project, nine local investment projects were analyzed to identify or prevent potential cases of corruption. The results were disseminated through 7 press articles focusing on separate localities. Finished reports with analysis conclusions were then emailed to nine respective city halls.