We continuously work with Romani members of local councils News release

The Center for Open Policy (COP) is continuously educating Romani members of local councils. Through a variety of projects, we are developing and strengthening their skills. Self-governing bodies in Slovakia have disposal of many great powers and have command over important financial and property resources. Therefore it is essential for the local council members to understand and solve challenges at this level.
“We in COP are well aware that activities involving the Roma minority are traditionally left on the outskirts of public interest. That is why we work continuously with Romani members of local councils. We make effort so they can make informed decisions and thus work more efficiently towards citizens’ interests” said Peter Markovič, managing director of the COP.
Our seminars are oriented towards knowledge transfer facilitated by a plethora of experts and guest lecturers. Experience is transmitted using best practices examples.
Nowadays we perform activities within a second part of a project co-financed by the Office of the Plenipotentiary of the Slovak Government for the Roma Communities. Our previous activities in other projects we co-financed by the Office and the ESET Foundation.