North Macedonia’s centre-right VMRO-DPMNE-led government claims that transparency is the foundation of its responsible governance – but information about key public spending often remains hidden, critics say.
German Filkov, head of the Centre for Civil Communications, a public spending watchdog organisation based in Skopje, says the latest example of untransparent spending is the government’s refusal to reveal costs and selection details for this year’s celebration of 35 years of independence.
The government led by Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski last month promised “spectacular” events and performances by international stars to mark the anniversary.
But it has refused to answer questions about the selection of the production company that will organise them, or the amount of public money that will be allocated.
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