During the latest press conference, the Minister of State for Local Government, Mr. Ervin Demo, addressed several key issues related to the development and strengthening of local governance, while also introducing an important innovation within the Performance-Based Grant framework.
For 2026, the approach to this financial mechanism will change significantly. Unlike the previous year, the assessment will no longer rely solely on the formal evaluation of documentation, but will include new indicators that directly measure the quality of services provided to citizens.
This change aims to shift the focus from procedural compliance to tangible results on the ground, ensuring that the benefits of this grant are reflected in the daily lives of citizens and in the improvement of public services at the local level.