TIME: MARCH 10-14, 2013

The working visit was organized within 5 days (travel days included) for 16 (15) participants: 15 (14) experts from economic and financial departments and from the Municipal Council and one translator. An information seminar "Good Governance – Right and Responsibility" took place during the visit as a sub-activity 1. A one-day training for 36 participant was held 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 the Ellwangen Municipal Administration were presented to the participants. Bulgarian experts were acquainted with the implementation of the principles of good governance into practice. Through direct contact with their colleagues the Bulgarian experts became familiar with working methods, documents, procedures and tools required for the implementation of the principles in the daily work of different departments. A site visit helped them exploring successful solutions and methods to manage objects and increase efficiency. The partner supported the participation of local experts at the seminar and provided conditions for visiting and learning about the work of various offices and departments, for meetings and discussions.