"By improving the cooperation between local self-government and non-governmental organizations, we jointly strengthen local democracy and build the foundations of the desired socio-economic development", said the President of the Municipal Assembly (SO) Nikšić, Nemanja Vuković, at the extended meeting of the Council for Cooperation of Local Self-Government and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO).
In addition to permanent members, representatives of numerous NGOs also attended the meeting and working breakfast.
"You are the initiators of many good ideas and practices, a corrective factor and a generator of necessary reforms. Therefore, your role in the creation of public policies is of inestimable importance. I hope that, as a municipality, in the time ahead we will be able to support even more organizations, programs and projects, convinced that this is one of the most important steps towards the true prosperity of our city," said Vuković.
He pointed out that only inclusive, partnership work of institutions and NGOs can lead to rapid and effective changes in society.
As stated in the press release, the representatives of the non-governmental sector expressed their satisfaction with the cooperation with the Municipality so far, noting that they had a reliable partner in the local self-government during the implementation of numerous projects and initiatives.
"They also emphasized the expectation that in the future some joint projects will be realized in order to improve the quality of life of all citizens, as well as proposals for improving cooperation between local self-government and the non-governmental sector," the press release states.
The meeting was also attended by the secretary of the Nikšić Municipal Assembly, Ivana Šljukić.
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