Protecting public trust —

Independent monitoring and advisory services for transparent and accountable European projects.

Catod Forum is a civil society organization that monitors how public projects and budgets are planned, funded, and delivered across Europe.

What We Do

We bridge the gap between financial oversight and ethical operations. By identifying the misuse of funds and advising best practices, we safeguard the resources meant for Europe’s growth.

We research.

We advise.

We follow the money.

We partner with institutions, civil society, and independent experts to ensure that European projects serve people, communities, and the future.

Our Areas of Governance

We focus on the areas where public funding has the greatest impact on society, sustainability, and long-term wellbeing. Our priorities reflect responsible governance and address the highest-risk points in public financial systems.

EU Funding Integrity

We safeguard the proper use of European public funds by tracking how they are allocated, managed, and applied. Through active oversight of funding flows, we ensure that resources achieve their intended outcomes and strengthen institutional credibility.

Public Procurement Governance

We promote fairness and efficiency in public purchasing and contracting. By reviewing procurement processes and vendor accountability, we help reduce misuse and inefficiency while improving value for the public.

Public Transparency & Accountability

Operating Principles

How we safeguard integrity, accountability, and impact.

Fiscal Stewardship

We analyze how budgets are allocated to ensure they align with their original intent. We protect the integrity of public investments.

Strategic Oversight

Our team monitors the operational health of ongoing projects. We identify risks early to ensure long-term project success.

Transparency & Accountability

Good governance begins with openness. We advocate clear reporting standards and hold institutions accountable for their financial commitments to the public.

Testimonials

“It’s a modern approach to accountability and Catod always brings the expertise needed to fix the problems we encounter, no matter the scale.”

— Marcus, Lead Auditor, External Oversight Committee

“Navigating EU compliance is very high-pressure, but working with Catod Forum brought a sense of stability to the process. Their team provided grounded guidance that helped us meet every technical standard without losing sight of our core mission. In my eyes, that’s a big win. They proved that you can be rigorous about the numbers while still keeping the people and values at the center of the project”

— Thomas, Head of Strategic Programs, International Development Fund

“They bring a level of detail to budget monitoring that is honestly refreshing in the NGO sector. Their insights have become invaluable to our process.”

— Amanda, EU Project Coordinator

“Working with Catod Forum has changed how we approach the fundamentals of fund management. They are deeply committed and professional, but what stands out most is their insight. They’ve become a partner we trust completely to navigate the most complex governance challenges together with confidence.”

— Finneas, Policy Consultant

We welcome collaboration with leading advisors in finance, law, governance and public policy who share our commitment to integrity and long-term impact.