The iMonitor training programme
The heart of the iMonitor project lies in empowering citizens to become vigilant watchdogs of public contract implementation in their communities. For that, they first need to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills. That is why iMonitor provides a tailored four-module skill development programme, each split into smaller parts, to enable civic monitoring of public contracts. With this programme, we aim to sustainably foster valuable monitoring capabilities within local communities to help improve public service delivery and reduce corruption in public procurement.
Figure 1. iMonitor2.0 training programme structure
The first module, Assessing corruption risk in public contracts, focuses on fraud and corruption risks in public procurement. It is based on our risk assessment methodology and it provides guidance material on how to use the opentender.eu platform for assessing the integrity of contracting procedures and selecting contracts to monitor.
The second module, Monitoring public contracts in depth, offers practical guidance for each step of monitoring contract implementation according to the iMonitor approach.
The third and fourth modules provide a deep-dive on two public sectors of special interest: the construction sector and climate/environmental projects. These training elements offer guidance, examples and practical exercises that help to better understand these two sectors and monitor contracts related to them.
With this comprehensive training programme, we aim to provide civic monitors with the basic knowledge necessary to know how public procurement works, how it can be affected by corruption, and how public contracts can be monitored in practice in their communities.Please find below our training materials in English and other languages from iMonitor2.0 countries (Catalan, Spanish, Italian, Romanian, Polish, French, Bulgarian, and Albanian) and iMonitor 1.0 (Lithuanian). The training programme is also available through an e-Learning Platform.
Please find below our training materials in English and other languages from iMonitor2.0 countries (Catalan, Spanish, Italian, Romanian, Bulgarian, French, and Polish). Please note that material in Lithuanian is also available for Modules 1 and 2 and is based on iMonitor1.0.
MODULE 1: Assessing corruption risks in public contracts
Module 1.1. Understanding corruption and risk indicators in Public Procurement
Webinar 1.1. Understanding corruption and risk indicators in public procurement – EN CA ES IT LT RO (for other languages automatic subtitles are available)
-> Transcript of the webinar – EN CA ES IT LT RO AL BG FR PL
Reference material: Risk assessment methodology report
Info Sheet: Corruption Risks in Public Procurement – EN CA ES IT LT RO AL BG FR PL
Suggested external resources on Public Procurement corruption risks – EN ES IT LT RO AL BG FR PL
Module 1.2. How to assess corruption risks in Public Procurement using opentender.eu
Webinar 1.2. How to assess corruption risks in public procurement using opentender.eu – EN (automatic subtitles available for other languages)
-> Transcript of the webinar – EN
Video Tutorial: Using Opentender to select contracts for monitoring – Part 1 – EN
Video Tutorial: Using Opentender to select contracts for monitoring – Part 2 – EN
Video Tutorial: Using Opentender to select contracts for monitoring – Part 3 – EN
Video Tutorial: Using Opentender to select contracts for monitoring – Part 4 – EN
Use case 1 video: Investigating potential wrongdoing by a known public organisation – Example from Poland
Use case 2 video: Investigating potential wrongdoing by a known supplier – Example from Bulgaria
Use case 3 video: Zooming in on the riskiest suppliers and tenders in a selected market – Example from France
MODULE 2: Monitoring public contracts in depth
Module 2 Training Manual: Monitoring Public Contracts – EN CA ES IT LT RO AL BG FR PL
Checklist – Step 1: Desk Analysis – EN CA ES IT LT RO AL BG FR PL
Checklist – Step 2: Contract Implementation – EN CA ES IT LT RO AL BG FR PL
Reporting Template – EN CA ES IT RO AL BG FR PL
Video tutorial: Using the Monithon reporting tool
MODULE 3: Monitoring construction & small infrastructure projects
Module 3.1: What to watch in construction
Slides – EN CA ES IT RO AL BG FR PL
Module 3.2: Desk analysis of construction contracts
Slides – EN CA ES IT RO AL BG FR PL
Module 3.3: Field checks of construction contracts
Slides – EN CA ES IT RO AL BG FR PL
Module 3.4: Goods & services contracts
Slides – EN CA ES IT RO AL BG FR PL
Module 3: Explore More – Additional Resources
Exercise 1: The never-ending street in Santa Vega (Spain) – EN CA ES IT RO AL BG FR PL
Exercise 2: The “almost-new” playground in San Felice al Colle (Italy) – EN CA ES IT RO AL BG FR PL
Exercise 3: The invisible contractor on the Lake Road (Albania) – EN CA ES IT RO AL BG FR PL
Final Quiz about Module 3: Detecting wrongdoing in construction and small infrastructure procurement – EN CA ES IT RO AL BG FR PL
MODULE 4: Monitoring climate & environmental projects
Module 4.1: Introduction – Why monitoring environmental projects matters
Slides – EN CA ES IT RO AL BG FR PL
Module 4.2: The role of contract supervisor in identifying corruption risks
Slides – EN CA ES IT RO AL BG FR PL
Module 4.3: Identifying corruption risks through contract information and subcontracting
Slides – EN CA ES IT RO AL BG FR PL
Module 4.4: Analysing unjustified contract changes and scope creep
Slides – EN CA ES IT RO AL BG FR PL
Module 4.5: Substandard or undelivered outputs during contract modifications
Slides – EN CA ES IT RO AL BG FR PL
Module 4.6: Substandard or undelivered outputs during contract implementation
Slides – EN CA ES IT RO AL BG FR PL
Module 4.7: Spotting corruption: Unjustified modifications during contract implementation
Slides – EN CA ES IT RO AL BG FR PL
Module 4.8: Irregular subcontracting
Slides – EN CA ES IT RO AL BG FR PL
Module 4: Explore More – Additional Resources
External Resources – EN CA ES IT RO AL BG FR PL
Final Quiz – EN CA ES IT RO AL BG FR PL
Exercise 1: Substandard or undelivered output v. payment – EN CA ES IT RO AL BG FR PL
Exercise 2: Unjustified Contract Modifications / Scope Creep – EN CA ES IT RO AL BG FR PL
Exercise 3: Irregular (Phantom) Subcontracting – EN CA ES IT RO AL BG FR PL