Parliament must improve the Law on Transparency in Decision-Making as the institution is perceived as corrupt by most of the Moldovans, while according to Transparency International – Moldova, the legislature is rather vulnerable to corruption. The findings and recommendations are contained in a National Integrity System Assessment report, IPN reports.
The experts of Transparency International – Moldova ascertained that the legislature’s credibility decreases annually. According to the Public Opinion Barometer, in April 2012 73% of the respondents didn’t have confidence in Parliament, while in April 2013 this figure rose to 85%. Parliament declared the prevention and combating of corruption a top priority, but, judging by the implementation of the anti-corruption strategies, this priority is not appropriately pursued.
The report presented by Transparency International – Moldova recommends Parliament to work out regulations concerning the appointment of persons to public posts and the holding of public contests. The legislature is also recommended to draw up annual reports on decisional transparency and its general work.
It is also recommended improving the draft MP’s Code of Ethics and Conduct by clarifying a number of aspects concerning the conflicts of interest, post-employment restrictions, deviations and sanctions, effectively applying the norms concerning the appointment to posts, ethics, incompatibility and presents, and punishing the inappropriate behaviors.
Transparency International – Moldova said the lawmakers must announce beforehand public debates on different legislative initiatives and consult civil society, and mention its contribution in the reports.
