Improving the public governance systems of SIGMA partners, especially strengthening the rule of law, is essential to stabilisation and integration into the rules-based global economy. SIGMA provides methodologies and tools to partner administrations in transition to help them create a stable democracy and access the benefits of a free market economy. This enables partners either to fulfill key requirements for EU membership or to create a closer relationship with the EU.

How do we work?

What are the benefits of working with us?

We review and give feedback on:

• Governance systems and institutions

• Legal frameworks

• Reform strategies and action plans

• Progress in reform implementation

We provide:

• Recommendations for improving laws and administrative arrangements

• Methodologies and tools to support implementation

• Advice on the design and prioritisation of reforms

• Opportunities to share good practice from a wide range of countries, including regional events

• Policy papers and multi-country comparative studies

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We bring:

• Experience working with countries in transition since 1992

• Experts from EU national public administrations

• Long-term relationships with in-country partners

• Practitioner-to-practitioner support

• Flexibility in project design and implementation

• A combination of EU and OECD expertise

• Support that complements other EU institution building instruments