Maldives 2014
Surveys - The primary aim of the assessment is to evaluate the effectiveness of Maldivian institutions in terms of preventing and fighting corruption, and fostering transparency and integrity.
No matter how overt and obvious its consequences are for society, corruption is a crime that prefers to remain covert and concealed. It can take root in many areas of a society, whether in government or law enforcement, or among other actors like the media, business, political parties and so on.
Transparency International developed the National Integrity System approach as a comprehensive means of assessing a country’s anti-corruption efficacy sector by sector. It allows a nuanced analysis of national efforts to stamp out corruption.
The National Integrity System evaluates key ‘pillars’ in a country’s governance system, both in terms of their internal corruption risks and their contribution to fighting corruption in society at large.
When all the pillars in a National Integrity System are functioning well, corruption remains in check. If some or all of the pillars wobble, these weaknesses can allow corruption to thrive and damage a society.
The pillars analysed in a National Integrity System assessment typically include:
A National Integrity System assessment examines both the formal framework of each pillar and the actual institutional practice. The analysis highlights discrepancies between the formal provisions and reality on the ground, making it clear where there is room for improvement.
The analysis is undertaken via a consultative approach, involving the key anti-corruption agents in government, civil society, the business community and other sectors.
Conclusions are drawn together in a comprehensive national report to build momentum, political will and civic pressure for relevant reform initiatives.
Ultimately, strengthening the National Integrity System promotes better governance across all aspects of a society and contributes to a more just society overall.
For further information about the National Integrity Systems approach, please contact [email protected]
Surveys - The primary aim of the assessment is to evaluate the effectiveness of Maldivian institutions in terms of preventing and fighting corruption, and fostering transparency and integrity.
Surveys - The Sri Lanka NIS country report addresses 13 “pillars” or institutions believed to make up the integrity system of the country. Although key laws and regulations to ensure integrity already exist in most pillars, the main issue is the implementation or enforcement of these laws.
Surveys - In 2013, Transparency International Vanuatu commenced a National Integrity System assessment. This is the third National Integrity System assessment that has been done in Vanuatu, with previous assessments occurring in 2004 and 2006.
Surveys - Moldova’s National Integrity System assessment provides an evaluation of the legal framework and actual performance of the national governance institutions (pillars) which are responsible for preventing, detecting and fighting corruption in the country. It examines 13 pillars of public life, from ...
Surveys - The Azerbaijan National Integrity System is characterised by a strong executive branch, law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies. The other two branches of power that creates a system of checks and balances, namely, the judiciary and the legislature, are comparatively weak.
Surveys - Transparency International Nepal's National Integrity System Assessment Nepal 2014 describes the latest status of 11 pillars of NIS in terms of their capacity, governance and role besides pointing out the gap between laws and practices.
Surveys - This report by Transparency International Bangladesh is the first ever effort to diagnose and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the national integrity system in Bangladesh with a comprehensive approach.
Surveys - The purpose of conducting this assessment is to examine public and private sectors of Pakistan in terms of accountability and governance. Our research indicates that although laws against corruption are comprehensive and strict, implementation is very weak.
Surveys - Throughout 2014 Transparency International is conducting a National Integrity System (NIS) assessment on St. Maarten. Learn more about this forthcoming report.
Surveys - The 2013 New Zealand National Integrity System (NIS) Assessment finds that New Zealand’s national integrity system remains fundamentally strong. Since the first NIS assessment of New Zealand in 2003, a welcome strengthening of transparency and accountability has occurred in some areas.
Andy McDevitt
Programme Coordinator, Public Sector Integrity
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