1 Corruption Prevention Strategies

2 Specific Objectives: 1. Corruption Loopholes 2. Corruption Prevention Strategies 3. Conclusions

3 Corruption Prevention  Is the task of averting or thwarting any threats of corruption to the institution  Is about changing organisational features that allow corruption to occur.   It is about strengthening systems of control in organizations through better management systems and closer supervision

4 Corruption Prevention. ctd Corruption prevention seeks to  expose organisational weaknesses (loopholes) and provide mitigation measures to the same  improve organizational procedures, practices and methods of work

5 Corruption Prevention Strategies These strategies includes:  Tone at the Top o Development of Corruption Prevention Policy o Formation of a Corruption Prevention Committee o Corruption Risk Assessment and Management and Preparation of Corruption Prevention Plans

6 Corruption Prevention Strategies  Sensitization talks/briefs to staff  Development of Best Practice guidelines/internal control procedures  Develop Codes of Conduct  Develop Service Charters  Promote positive organizational culture.  Promote personal, professional and institutional integrity  Adhere to provisions of various legislations and other government regulations

7 1.Corruption Prevention Policy  An Anti-Corruption Policy outlines an institution’s position in  the fight against corruption. It also outlines the measures in  place for the prevention and detection of corruption and  mechanisms in place for the fair determination of such cases.  The policy should take a strategic approach and not focus on a specific functional area of known risks too often at the expense of others.  The Policy will cover such aspects as;

8 Corruption Prevention Policy..ctd The components that should be included in key the Corruption Prevention Policy includes:  Policy Statement  Definition of Corruption  Legislative and institutional framework  Corruption Prevention Committee  Risk Areas  Corruption Risk Assessment and Corruption Prevention Plan.

9 Corruption Prevention Policy..ctd  Corruption Reporting Systems  Handling of Corruption Cases  Protection of whistle blowers  Confidentiality  Authority  Deterrent Measures/penalties  Management/Implementation responsibility  Effective date  Periodic Reviews

10 Corruption Risk Assessment Corruption Risk Assessment and Management  Detect and assess your organizations Corruption risk exposures within each functional area and assess the impact.  Developing appropriate mechanisms to mitigate against such risks

11 Corruption Risk Assessment Cont.  Make recommendations, that may include additions to an organization; Policies, operational practices, procedures, systems or controls, so that the risks of corruption occurring are within minimum levels  Corruption Risk assessment is a process of continuous examination and improvement.

12 Corruption Risk Assessment and Corruption Prevention Plans  Corruption Risk Assessment is the systematic application of management policies, procedures and practices to the tasks of identifying, analyzing, evaluating, treating and monitoring corruption risk.  Preparation of a Corruption Prevention Plan would be helpful in implementing the prevention strategies identified

13 Four Important Factors in Corruption Prevention a)MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT  Managers need to be part and parcel of the Plan. This will make them see the importance of committing resources to the plan.  Management behaviour and expectations play a significant role in shaping the ethical culture of an organisation. All managers must therefore act and be seen to act with integrity for the plan to succeed.

14 Four Important Factors in Corruption Prevention b) STAFF COMMITMENT  Staff members are unlikely to be committed if a CPP is imposed on them.  The plan is more likely to work effectively if the staff have been involved in the formulation process,  The staff need to see it beneficial to themselves and the organisation  The staff need also to understand the seriousness and commitment of the managers in corruption prevention

15 Four Important Factors in Corruption Prevention c)RESOURCES  Implementation of the Corruption Prevention Plan and mainstreaming of anti corruption strategies within the organization may require resources. Finances may need to be set aside for training and sensitization of staff, to improve on the computer systems, to enhance security etc.  Set Corruption prevention as a priority

16 Four Important Factors in Corruption Prevention d)  Contact with people in organisations similar to yours or who perform related functions will provide ideas, which you can tailor to meet the needs of your organisation.

Role of Individual officers in fighting Corruption  Uphold personal, professional and institutional integrity  Respect and protect public property  Avoid engaging in corrupt practices  Name and shame corrupt people/stigmatize corrupt people  Talk to every one about the evils of corruption  Report corruption

Conclusion  Fighting Corruption is a process  The war on corruption will be won by each and everyone of us playing our effective role in this fight. ‘God does not require us to succeed, He only requires that we try.’ Mother Theresa