Combating Corruption in the Public Sector
August 22-16, 2016
Online NOW. Join the New Tactics community for an online conversation on Combating Corruption in the Public Sector from August 22 to 26, 2016.
According to Transparency International, sixty-eight percent of the world has a serious corruption problem and this includes half of G20. More than six billion people live in countries with serious corruption issues. The Corruption Perceptions Index is a global indicator of public sector corruption, providing an annual level of corruption by ranking countries. The characteristics of the countries which score well are countries with liberal open democracies with an independent judiciary and a free press.
In Nepal, customary homebirths pose significant risks to health; approximately six women die per day in childbirth. To combat this, the Nepalese government created a program that provides women a small monetary incentive should they give birth in a hospital. In one district, local officials reported a list of fake mothers to the government and kept the money for themselves. A local whistleblower reached out to Transparency International, which publicized the story to the media. Fearing a public scandal, the officials returned the money to the state, which was reallocated to the expectant mothers. The issue prompted both the Nepalese government and local actors to maintain heightened awareness of public sector corruption.
In this conversation, we seek to discuss tactics for illuminating issues of and advancing the cause for good governance, protection for whistle-blowers, and the necessary tools for developing successful advocacy efforts. Join us for this important discussion!
A billboard in Gulu, Uganda, reminds citizens to say no to corruption.
© 2015 Mark Brennan, MIT CITE, Courtesy of Photoshare
