On April 1, 2017 the gathering of practices of Bulgarian municipalities to Participate in the Competition was completed.

The competition involves 29 practices from 19 municipalities and one district, two of the practices compete in two categories:

In the thematic area I. "Municipal support for civic initiatives" compete 10 practices.

In the thematic area II. "New management technologies and solutions" compete 7 practices.

In the thematic area III. "Social innovation and partnerships" compete 14 practices.

By the end of April 2017 the practices will be evaluated by independent experts - members of the Selection Panel.

The authors of the first two practices in each category will receive a prize trip to Strasbourg, France, and visit to the Council of Europe.

We thank all participants for their contribution to the competition!

The Best Practice in Bulgarian Local Self-Governments 2016/2017 Programme is carried out with the support of Council of Europe, Ministry of Regional development and Public Works and National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria.

This document has been produced with the financial assistance of the Council of Europe. The views expressed herein can in no way be taken to reflect the official opinion of the Council of Europe.