The working visit is being implemented under Activity 3 of the project and is organized within 5 days (travel days included) for 16 participants: 15 experts from economic and financial departments and from the Municipal Council and one translator. During the visit as a sub-activity 1 an information seminar "Good Governance – Right and Responsibility" is being organized. A one-day training for 36 participant is planed for introduction to the principles of good governance, their value and the specific effects from their implementation. Documents and initiatives in the field of good governance, as well as good practices of other European administrations will be presented to the participants. Bulgarian experts will be acquainted with working methods, documents, procedures and tools required for the implementation of the principles in the daily work of different departments. A site visit will make them familiar with successful solutions and methods to manage objects and increase efficiency. The partner will support the participation of local experts at the seminar and will provide conditions for visiting and learning about the work of various offices and departments, for meetings and discussions. After the visit a representative of the group will prepare a summary report on what they have seen and learned and what innovative solutions they have identified.
The purpose of the activity is to enhance knowledge and skills of Bulgarian experts through direct observation and exchange of experience, which corresponds with the main objective and the focus of the procedure. The information seminar aims a joint training on the principles of good governance in its complexity, which on one hand will increase their qualifications, and the other will motivate them to share experiences and work in coordination. As a result it will contribute to a coherent and comprehensive introduction to the principles in all departments of the administration. The seminar fully corresponds with the main objective of this procedure and the specific objectives of the project, as it increases knowledge of experts to the principles of good governance. During the visit, participants will be acquainted with the functioning of principles into practice; will have the opportunity to be convinced of the importance and benefits of implementing a comprehensive monitoring and control performance and will exchange views and experiences in solving specific issues in the management of municipal property. As this activity increases the capacity of experts through contacts and share experiences and creates conditions for long-lasting future cooperation, as well as for exchange and joint creation of innovative solutions, it largely leads to the implementation of all specific project objectives.
The expected results of the visit are: increased capacity of the administration; conducted training; a report, which includes innovative practices; shared experience; long-lasting contacts established with experts from Ellwangen Municipality; created preconditions for cooperation in specific management problems.
Project Manager: Eng. Tatyana Markovska