The primary function of Public Education and Corruption Prevention is to educate, enlist and foster public support in the fight against corruption thereby soliciting their support in combating corruption and also to examine systems and procedures of both public and private bodies with a view of identifying gaps which may be opportunities for corrupt practices and come up with strategies to closing those gaps.
In adherence to this function the division has divided its programmes in the following target groups: public servants, members of the public, business community and youth.
The division sensitises public officers in the government on corruption issues and thereafter establishes the systems Integrity Committees (SICs) which are the internal control mechanisms to ensure that laws and regulations are adhered to.
The division also carries out public gatherings whereby the members of the public are sensitized about the evils of corruption and encouraged to join the fight against it through establishment of the District Anti-Corruption Committees (DACCs). The main function of DACCs is to ensure that services rendered to the public are free from corruption.
Business Action Against Corruption (BAAC) which is meant for the business community has been set up to ensure that business transactions adhere to the rules and regulations set.
This is a programme for the youth in schools; from primary, secondary, high school to Tertiary/ University level. The objective of this initiative is to instill in the youth, the moral values at a tender age, to create citizens of integrity who shun corruption and to help them have a positive impact within their communities.
The Youth Anti-Corruption Programme is a dynamic initiative aimed at empowering young people outside the formal education system to take an active role in the fight against corruption. The programme seeks to raise awareness, build integrity, and strengthen accountability within youth communities across various sectors.
The main objective is to equip and mobilize these young leaders to drive positive change and foster a culture of transparency in their communities.
Its mandate is informed by; UN Convention Against Corruption, ISO 31000 risk management principles and Section 6 (g)(h)(i) and (l) of Prevention of Corruption and Economic Offences Act, Act 5 of 1999 which permit the unit to:
One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through corruption risk assessments—a proactive approach that helps public and private institutions to identify where corruption is most likely to occur and take steps to prevent it.
A corruption risk assessment is about strengthening systems and involves analysing operations, understanding potential vulnerabilities, and ensuring that appropriate checks and balances are in place. This means improving procedures around procurement, payroll, licensing, financial management, and other areas where public funds or authority are involved.
The process follows five key steps:
The Youth Anti-Corruption Programme is a dynamic initiative aimed at empowering young people outside the formal education system to take an active role in the fight against corruption. The programme
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The Core business of the Directorate is to prevent and fight corruption and economic crime in both the public sector and the private sector.
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