Using the UN Convention against Corruption as a Basis for Good Governance.

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Using the UN Convention against Corruption as a Basis for Good Governance

The Four Pillars of the UNCAC Preventive Measures International Cooperation Asset Recovery Criminalization Law Enforcement Purpose: Integrity, Accountability and the Proper Management of Public Affairs and Property

Preventing Corruption: Why it is Important

Prevention of money laundering Measures for the private sector Anti-corruption policies and practices Codes of conduct for public officials Prevention in judiciary & prosecution services Anti-corruption bodies Participation of civil society Public reporting Public procurement & management of public finances Preventive measures

UN Convention against Corruption (UN languages) Legislative Guide to the UNCAC Technical Guide to the UNCAC (Spring 2008) Electronic Library keyed to the UNCAC – 2008 Judiciary – – Commentary on the Bangalore Principles – Technical Guide to the Bangalore Principles (2008) Public Procurement for Dummies – UNCITRAL (2008) StAR Initiative: Documents on Effective Asset Recovery with the World Bank Institute (2008) December 9 th UN Anti-coprruption Day Guidance Available for UNCAC Implementation

Develop and implement, or maintain, effective coordinated anti-corruption policies and practices- Periodical evaluation of legal instruments and administrative measures – Measuring Corruption and the effect of Anti-Corruption measures International Collaboration – Regional and International Exchange, Research, and Training Anti-Corruption Policies and Practices – Art. 5

Establish anti-corruption bodies to – Implement, oversee and coordinate the implementation the anti-corruption policies – Increase and disseminate knowledge on corruption Independence to enable the body to carry out its functions effectively and free from undue influence – Legal independence – Political independence – appointment and removal process – Realistic budgetary resources and allocations – Immunity against civil litigation Necessary resources,e.g. specialized staff and training Independent Anti-Corruption Bodies – Art. 6

LEGAL COMPLIANCE IS NOT ENOUGH

Fighting Corruption is NOT the same as Building Integrity! Judicial Integrity in South Africa – An Assessment Mission South Africa’s Justice Sector Action Plan Effective Strategies do both: – Effective Means of Minimizing Corruption and – Building Integrity

Transparency Integrity Accountability Personnel Management (Art.7) Code of Conduct (Art.8) Public Procurement and Public Finance Management(Art.9) Integrity of Judiciary and Prosecution Service (Art.11) Preventive Measures in Public Sector

Public Sector – Art. 7 Building an efficient, transparent and merit-based civil service – Strengthening systems for recruitment, promotion and retirement of civil servants, – Adequate selection procedures and training for public position vulnerable to corruption, – Regular rotation, – Adequate remuneration and equitable pay scales, – Education and training to enable public officials to meet requirements for the correct, honourable and proper performance Promote transparency of government actions and prevent the conflict of Interest

CODES OF CONDUCT

Application of codes of conduct for the correct, honourable and proper performance of public functions – Codes of conduct have to be more than pieces of paper – Systems and measures facilitating the reporting of acts of corruption by public officials (Art 33 – protecting those persons) Public Awareness of the Codes of Conduct / Citizen Charter Complaint Boxes, Hotlines and Internet Sites Effective and credible complaints review system Reliable feedback those complaining & regular public reporting – Effective disciplinary and other measures against public officials for the violation of the codes of conduct Codes of Conduct for Public Officials Art. 8

Public Reporting (Art.10) Facilitate access of general public to information on organization & decision- making of public administration Participation of Society (Art.13) Ensure Active Participation of Civil Society Provide Public Access to Anti- Corruption Bodies Encourage Citizens to Report on Offences (Art.39) Participation of Society

Art. 12 Enhanced Accounting and Auditing Standards Prohibition of Off-the- Book Account and similar Acts No Tax Deductibility of Expenses Constituting Bribes Dissuasive Civil, Administrative or Criminal Penalties Prevention of conflicts of interest between public officials & private sector Preventive Measures in Private Sector

Mandatory and Other Criminal Offences 5 Mandatory Offences Bribery of National Public Officials (Art.15) Active Bribery of Foreign Public Officials (Art.16) Embezzlement, Misappropriation and Other Diversion of Property (Art.17) Money Laundering (Art.23) Obstruction of Justice (Art.25) 6 Other Criminal Offences Passive Bribery of Foreign Public Official (Art.16) Trading in Influence (Art.18) Abuse of Function (Art.19) Illicit Enrichment (Art.20) Bribery in Public Sector (Art.21) Embezzlement in Public Sector (Art.22)

The link between Organized Crime and Corruption 17

Combating Corruption Strengthening State Institutions Technical Assistance “UNCAC” Prevention Asset Recovery Enforcement (prosecution, legal reform, Investigation) International Cooperation

The future has many names: For the weak it is unattainable, For the fearful it is unknown, For the bold it is opportunity. Victor Hugo

For further information: The Global Programme Against Corruption United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime P.O.Box 500 Vienna A-1400 Austria By Fax: +43 (1) By Phone: +43(1)