The publication \u201cGuide for accountable politicians\u201d is part of a series of publications which addresses issues regarding political accountability of public officials, especially on BiH level of government, and with the aim of directing\u00a0 public attention towards responsibilities, moral principles, and the role of politicians. The first publication was published beginning of 2008 and represents the first publication of its kind released by UG \u201cZa\u0161to ne\u201d as part of the program \u201cResponsibility of government\u201d. Authors of the publication include Tijana Cvjeti\u0107anin and Darko Brkan from UG Za\u0161to ne.<\/p>\n
The introduction for the publication states the following:<\/p>\n
“Being a accountable politician demands personally answering basic questions about one\u2019s role such as \u2013 why does one wish to be active in politics, how to share one\u2019s ideas with other and obtain their trust and support, how to guard and guide moral values, how to be accountable towards one\u2019s own beliefs and people represented… as well as readiness to admit defeat and resign.\u00a0 Answers to these questions depend on other factors, such as other politicians and political parties, the media, civil society, and each and every individual which is part of society. Without a responsible citizen there is no responsible politician. \u201c<\/p>\n