The third Index of Rationality is developed for the following five types of products, i.e. services:
- written translation from Macedonian into English language;
- air-conditioners;
- private security services;
- notebook computers and
- GPS vehicle devices;
The selection of Index-targeted products and services was made in compliance with their status of most commonly used products and services by national and local level institutions.
However, given the fact that, on one side, the methodology for Index-development implies comparison of prices attained by at least five institutions, and on the other hand, the information requested from institutions is not always disclosed or when disclosed it is not conductive to comparisons, for the purpose of developing the relevant indices of some Index-targeted products and services, apart from those implemented in the course of 2011, we included the public procurements implemented in the previous years as well.
For the purpose of securing data necessary for the Index development in regard to above mentioned products (air-conditioners, notebook computers, and GPS vehicle devices), i.e., services (written translation, private security service), the Center for Civil Communications submitted a total of 94 FOI applications to national and local level institutions.
You can read more about the Index of Rationality in Macedonian and English language
For more information, please contact the Center for Civil Communications at (02) 3213-513 or at center@ccc.org.mk.
The research and the Index of Rationality were developed in cooperation with and financial support from the Foundation Open Society – Macedonia.