On 27 January 2026, an informational presentation was held at the premises of AIS with activist students, focusing on introducing the iMonitor project and the use of the OpenTender.eu platform for monitoring public procurement.
During the meeting, the civil monitoring approach to public contracts was presented, along with the importance of open data for transparency and accountability, as well as practical ways in which citizens and young people can engage in identifying risks and irregularities in public procurement.
Main topics covered:
- Why monitoring public contracts is essential for transparency and accountability;
- The role of civil monitors in overseeing public procurement;
- Contract risk assessment through data from OpenTender.eu;
- The reporting and case documentation model through Monithon.eu;
- Capacity building and networking among local actors.
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About the iMonitor 2.0 Project
iMonitor 2.0 is a project funded by the European Union, aiming to empower citizens to actively engage in monitoring public contracts, contributing to:
- increased transparency,
- strengthened accountability,
- and the fight against corruption at the local level.
The project promotes an innovative monitoring model that combines data-driven risk analysis with field monitoring by trained citizens, providing actionable information for public authorities.
This activity was carried out within the framework of the iMonitor 2.0 project, funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
