Increased transparency is needed in the process of reforming the Government, said expert of the Institute for Development and Social Initiative “Viitorul” Ion Tabarta, who carried out a study of the institutional and functional aspects of this reform. In an event held to present the study, the author said it is too early to make clear assessments of the impact of the reform, but more transparency is needed inside the process, IPN reports.
Ion Tabarta stated that after the period of transition, the success and failures of the reform will be evident, but the public opinion should also be informed about the performance indicators and the results of the assessments of ministries so as to ensure greater transparency in the implementation of the reform. “There is insufficient transparency inside the reform process. It’s true that particular information is provided, but this is no longer topical. It is not known if debates were held on institutional restructuring, the criteria for merging ministries. Information exists, but this is not presented to the public. There was presented no study of the impact of the ministries after the merger. Also, the Reform Implementation Center does not have a website,” said the author.
According to the expert, the problems witnessed in the process of doing the Government reform are not necessarily visible, but difficulties related to the structure of the Cabinet, the standing bodies of Parliament will appear in time. “It is a complex effort. We understand this. It is the first step. To have efficient administration, the reform should be continued, but in conditions of greater transparency. That’s why we support the continuation of the reform process,” added the author.
Among other shortcomings of the reforms is the fact that the law does not specify the exact number of ministries. Thus, the Prime Minister can come to Parliament to seek a vote of confidence for the created Cabinet, while the legislative body can accept or reject the composition. By this mechanism, the Premier’s intentions and the relations with Parliament, which has the right of veto, are strengthened. In the long run, this could cause problems. “Now governance is ensured by the PDM. If this party continues to govern after the upcoming parliamentary elections, there won’t be many problematic aspects. If an opposition party comes to power, this can radically change the structure of the Government as the law does not clearly define this,” stated Ion Tabarta, noting each party can have completely different views about the strategic policies of the state and the structure of the Government.
