Public administration reform, fighting corruption key to people’s confidence in gov’t – EaP Summit Declaration

“The Summit participants stress that good governance at all levels is key to people's confidence in their governments. Implementation of reforms in public administration and the judiciary, as well as the fight against corruption are at the basis of all other policies in this regard and essential for strengthening resilience,” reads the Declaration.

Participants have also agreed that fostering human security, which also depends on the development of effective, accountable, transparent and democratic institutions, will reduce societal vulnerabilities.

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The Summit participants agreed on the importance of effective cooperation between interested partner countries and relevant EU bodies in tackling the abovementioned challenges.

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