OSCE Mission to Skopje supported workshop on combating corruption

A two-day workshop aimed at assisting representatives of law enforcement bodies to combat corruption concluded on 21 June 2018 in Skopje.

The workshop, which was co-organized by the OSCE Mission to Skopje, the Interior Ministry and the Italian Embassy in Skopje, gathered some thirty participants from the Interior Ministry, the Financial Police, Customs, and Public Prosecution. They learned how to better prevent, identify, investigate and prosecute corruption-related cases.

The Acting Head of the OSCE Mission to Skopje, Jeff Goldstein, said: Corruption decreases citizens’ trust in institutions, including the police. The citizens expect the system to fight corruption more efficiently. You have a very important role in this fight.”

During the workshop, participants discussed ways to enhance the authorities’ understanding of relevant jurisdictions, responsibilities, and best practices in the fight against corruption.