The first study seminar “Tras.Par.I – Transparency. Participation. Inclusion“, promoted by IFEL – Fondazione ANCI, represented a crucial moment to reflect and act towards a more open public administration, closer to citizens.
The proceedings of the Seminar, now available, collect the voices of experts, academics and operators in the sector, offering a complete overview of the challenges and opportunities related to transparency, participation and inclusion.
Paola Caporossi participated for Fondazione Etica, with the speech “Transparency pays off: from data to actions“, forcefully recalling that transparency is not a mere fulfillment, but a real investment for the future of our communities, because it not only strengthens democracy, but also makes administration more efficient.
But transparency does not stop there. It allows us to “photograph” the administrative capacity of PAs, identifying strengths and weaknesses.
Furthermore, transparency is also a matter of trust. When PAs are responsible and open, citizens trust them more, and this translates into a stronger and more attractive country.
Of course, data must be usable. This is why tools like the Administrative Capacity Index of Fondazione Etica are so important: they help us “read” the PA, understand what works and what doesn’t.
Transparency can make a difference: from spending on childcare to managing real estate assets, to monitoring public works.
