News Archive

USAID grantee Journalists Against Corruption presented a special screening of its latest film on January 31 at the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) in Sofia.

A diverse group of emerging local economic development experts visited Greece from January 21-27 for a study tour on “Local Action Groups – a Bottom-Up Approach for the Development of Rural Areas.”

The USAID-supported Chamber of Private Enforcement Agents held its first regular General Assembly on January 27 in Plovdiv. Private enforcement agents have successfully closed 5,500 enforcement cases and have collected more than BGN 89 million in June - December 2006.

On January 26, the Bulgarian Parliament adopted amendments to the constitution granting taxing powers to local governments which marks the culmination of several years of USAID support for fiscal decentralization.

The Competitive Grants Program supports collaborative efforts between Bulgarian courts and civil society groups to increase the transparency, efficiency, and accountability of the judicial system.

USAID/Bulgaria invites the Bulgarian journalists to participate in a USAID-sponsored competition for national and regional media outlets for coverage about the results of the U.S.-Bulgaria partnership and development assistance.

The USAID Labor Market Project and the Business Foundation for Education announced on January 9 the establishment of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Bulgaria.

USAID Judicial Strengthening Initiative new draft regulatory amendments seek to clarify conflicting rules and streamline access to court documents and court hearings.