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ReView23, founded in 2015, is a regional network of civil society organizations (CSOs) in the Western Balkans (Serbia, Macedonia, Montenegro) which share common goals linked to the rule of law, specifically to judicial reform. The long-range vision for the Network is to strengthen the rule of law in fighting corruption to bring about judicial and human rights reform in the region. ReView23 was built upon earlier regional efforts, supported by the Partnership for Transparency Fund, to improve transparency and accountability in national judicial systems. ReView23 was launched with a specific focus to support partner countries’ actions and strategies as each pursues membership in the European Union (EU). Network attention is directed toward Chapter 23- Judiciary and Fundamental Rights, the laws and regulations governing the European Union, to which EU candidate countries must adhere. Each candidate country has been reviewed by the European Commission annually, during the candidate period and receives specific guidance as to the reforms that will be necessary prior to EU membership. The Network partners are at different stages of EU accession, but one purpose of the Network is to add value to each partner’s efforts, by sharing national knowledge and experience in judicial reform. The three partners have produced a working ‘draft’ of a joint paper entitled From Independence of the Prosecution to the Right to a Fair Trial. ReView23 is led by the Lawyers’ Committee for Human Rights (YUCOM), a Serbian-based CSO, which holds a distinguished track record in fighting for human rights, providing free legal aid and advocating for justice to all citizens. Network partners are: the Center for Civic Education (CCE) in Montenegro which strengthens civil society by promoting citizen participation in shaping policy; and the Macedonia Young Lawyers Association (MYLA) which supports young legal professionals to implement judicial reform. PTF/HQ and YUCOM are working closely with PTF’s European affiliate, PTF/e.V., to introduce the Network to a broad and diverse audience, to expand the mission of ReView23; demonstrate its relevance to support and guide civil society leaders to strengthen transparency in government institutions and improve access to judicial process for all citizens; and obtain financial support from a broad base of donor constituents. Forthcoming activities include YUCOM as the Secretariat for the European Citizen Action Service (ECAS) and a co-sponsored conference with the Southeast Europe Association (SOGDE) in the first half of 2017. OTHER METZGER RULE OF LAW INITIATIVE PROJECTS Regional Gender-Based Violence Legal Training Regional Trial Monitoring Program in Eastern Europe

Expertise: Environment, Gender Equality, and Health

Laws alone do not protect citizens from abuse and corruption and too often the institutions meant to root out impunity themselves lack oversight and accountability. Though the Metzger Rule of Law Initiative, PTF and partnering legal experts support civil society organizations (CSOs) to track judicial processes, identify irregularities and follow-up with officials, bringing about justice for citizens. OUR SERVICES × Our Services Technical Assistance: We connect experts with local leaders to jointly develop plans, support implementation and evaluate impact. Networking Services: We link organizations with similar goals and complementary skills to provide mutual support. Knowledge & Learning: We share lessons by hosting events and publishing findings to advance our collective understanding on governance challenges. Analytical Services: We provide analytic and advisory services on institutional development and improving citizen engagement. Project Funding & Management: We provide grants accompanied by technical assistance to CSOs undertaking good governance and anti-corruption projects. Close Featured Work Regional Gender-Based Violence Legal Training In 2016, the Barry Metzger Rule of Law Initiative, the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) in the Balkans and the Hogan Lovells law firm partnered to develop a training project for licensed advocates and CSO representatives to increase the capacity of advocates to represent clients in cases involving gender-based violence and discrimination in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Macedonia, and Serbia. Related Experts Elizabeth AduADVISER William CorcoranPROJECT ADVISER Philipp JahnADVISER Roberto LaverPROJECT ADVISER Lelia MooneyProject Adviser Lukas WeitbrechtPROJECT ADVISER Past Projects 1 2 NextReview23 – Regional Rule of Law Network in the Western BalkansRegional Trial Monitoring Program in Eastern EuropeStrengthening the Public Council to Fight Corruption in MongoliaCivic Engagement Using Right To Information Laws in Rajasthan, IndiaRegional Anti-Corruption Action: Supporting the Judiciary in Combating Corruption in the Western BalkansSupporting the National Anti-Corruption Strategy through Monitoring and Advocacy in MoldovaMonitoring Property RightsSupport to Develop Anti-Corruption Legislation in CambodiaTraining on Preventing Corruption in Public Procurement and Judicial SystemMonitoring of the implementation of the Government’s National Anti-Corruption Program (NACP) in Mongolia and the Role of the Open Society in Fighting Corruption Related Content Citizens Against Corruption: Report from the Frontline PTF’s Barry Metzger Rule of Law Initiative Awards First Grant of $35,000 to establish a Rule of Law Network in the Western Balkans Insights from Transparency and Access to Information Projects in Argentina New Program Honors PTF Co-Founder Barry Metzger Pro-Active Project Planning – Serbian Example Regional Anti-Corruption Action: Supporting the Judiciary in Combating Corruption in the Western Balkans Advocating for Conflict of Interest Law in Mongolia Improving Training and Adherence to an Enhanced Judicial Code of Ethics in the Mongolian Judiciary Campaigning for Transparency at Local Governments in Mongolia Strengthening the Public Council to fight Corruption in Mongolia

Expertise: Legal Reform

.Expertise: Anti-Corruption, Civil Society Capacity Building, and Gender Equality

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Expertise: Civil Society Capacity Building, Education, and Gender

Featured Publications Publications African CSOs Chart Paths to Counter Shrinking Civic Space Rachel Ansley reports on the “PTF Africa Civil Society Forum on Shrinking Civic Space” that brought together CSO representatives from Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Togo, Uganda and Zambia, as well as regional organizations, at a time when civic space continues to shrink in Africa. The Role of CSOs to Ensure Integrity in Climate Finance and Action This paper for the Second Symposium on Supranational Responses to Corruption explores how partnerships with local CSOs could help advance integrity on climate finance and action. Partnering with Civil Society for Citizen-Driven Country Engagement, Delivery, and Accountability in IDA- and IBRD-Financed Operations Report This report makes ten recommendations on how partnerships with citizens and civil society organizations can be deepened in IDA and IBRD engagement, financing, and accountability activities at the country level. PTF Tools and Approaches Report - 2001 to 2022 This report is a reference document containing the tools and approaches that have been used by PTF, the Asia and Europe affiliates, and the Africa Committee over the last two decades in a multitude of countries. Civil Society Monitoring in the Health Sector Hundreds of millions of people have to pay bribes when using public services. This situation has not improved for more than a decade. There is a strong case for rethinking the current anti-corruption approaches in which funding for anti-corruption and good governance programs is overwhelmingly allocated to government efforts (supply side) with relatively little given to non-state actors (demand side). Increasingly evidence has shown that civil society can make a meaningful difference in the furtherance of anti-corruption aims. Citizens Against Corruption: Report from the Frontline Over the last dozen years PTF has supported with money and expert advice more than 250 projects across the developing world to reduce corruption. Now, in a brand new book, Landell-Mills reviews the record: he highlights the civil society organizations that are making a real difference to secure basic human and civil rights for tens of thousands of poor people; he describes fascinating projects in Asia, Africa, Latin America and in Central & eastern Europe; and, he brings to the fore the key lessons that all engaged in the fight against corruption need to use to advance their work. CSO Engagement to Deliver the Agenda 2030 Anti-Corruption Targets: The Case for a Supranational Initiative Hundreds of millions of people have to pay bribes when using public services. This situation has not improved for more than a decade. There is a strong case for rethinking the current anti-corruption approaches in which funding for anti-corruption and good governance programs is overwhelmingly allocated to government efforts (supply side) with relatively little given to non-state actors (demand side). Increasingly evidence has grown that civil society can make a meaningful difference in the furtherance of anti-corruption aims. Guide for Monitoring Public Procurement: A Tool for Civil Society By overseeing the manner in which public money is used, civil society can significantly contribute to strengthening governance and building bridges between society and public authorities at all levels. International experience has shown that [...]

On February 5, European Investment Bank held its annual Civil Society Forum. Among the 130 representatives from civil society, the EIB and other stakeholders, were Partnership for Transparency e.V. members, Willem Struben, Horst Feuerstein, and Franz Kaps representing PTF e.V at the forum for the second time. The meeting demonstrated the EIB's strong interest in civil society engagement through the presence of senior management as well as Board members. In addition to plenary sessions the Forum had specific sessions focused on Sustainable Cities and Women's Economic Empowerment The first panel on Sustainable Cities: Towards a Low Carbon Future featured: Lina Liakou, former Deputy Mayor of Thessaloniki and Regional Director, Europe and the Middle East City and Practice Management at 100 Resilient Cities. Mark Major, Senior Adviser, Partnership on Sustainable Low Carbon Transport (SLoCaT) Eckart Würzner, Mayor, City of Heidelberg, and President Energy Cities Network. The second on Gender in Operations: Financing Women’s Economic Empowermentfeatured: Madeleine Rees, Secretary General, Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom Joanna Maycock, Secretary General, European Women’s Lobby Mary Ellen Iskanderian, President and CEO, Women’s World Banking Elise Badoy, Managing Director and Deputy Head of Research at Citi In addition to these areas, the EIB's civil society unit will focus on how the EIB can strengthen its engagement with civil society.  PTF/PTF e.V. remain eager to participate in these efforts.

On October 12, Partnership for Transparency hosted its partner Pansy Tun Thein, Executive Director of the Local Resource Centre, an umbrella organization of over a 1,000 CSOs in Myanmar. Pansy shared how civic space has improved in Myanmar and the extensive advocacy and service CSOs have undertaken to …