The Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) of the OSCE and representatives of Donetsk Regional State Administration have discussed the reform and development of the region.

Representatives of the OSCE SMM discussed with First Deputy Head of Donetsk Regional State Administration Yevhen Vylynsky and Acting Deputy Head of Donetsk Regional State Administration Viktor Andrusiv the matters relating to the administrative reform, the reform of the police in the region conducted in October last year, the elections to local government agencies and anti-corruption activities, the press service of Donetsk Regional State Administration reported.

"Yevhen Vylynsky stressed that the assistance of international donor organizations is very important for Donetsk region, while Donetsk Regional State Administration is solving all the problems one at a time," the statement reads.

During the meeting with the OSCE SMM representatives, Vylynsky stressed the need "to introduce procedures that make corruption impossible."

"We have switched all the public procurements, which are lower than the established limit, to the ProZorro electronic system and are working to create the centers of administrative services. Also, we have created a headquarters to combat corruption, which examines the prurchases and services provided the framework of procurements. Thus, we are ahead of the government's decision," Vylynsky said.