Corruption is one of the root causes of extreme poverty, conflict and State fragility. It cripples States' ability to effectively deliver services and maintain the rule of law; it has strong adverse effects on the business climate and stands in the way of sustainable and equitable economic and social development. This course helps participants understand the drivers of corruption, strengthen their analytical skills and provide them with instruments to develop integrity and anti-corruption policies and programs in their organizations.

For Whom

This program is designed for senior, middle-level executives of multinational organizations, business organizations, Ministries, Agencies, Departments, NGOs and those who are involved in anti-corruption, transparency and accountability processes in relation to development and good governance working for government, local and international organizations.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Analyze the impact of corruption on public value and benefit, whilst identifying the key challenges in promoting and administering ethics and integrity within the public sector organizations
• Appreciate corruption and unethical practices in the public sector, identify any such practices in time and address them immediately to put a check on such practices
• Develop the necessary skills and knowledge to identify unethical behaviour that will impact the delivery of high-quality public services
• Identify different tools and techniques that can be adapted to control and eradicate the slightest scope of internal (among employees) and external (external political pressure or the public) corruption.
• Create awareness for a code of conduct for themselves, and set examples for their subordinates.
• Acquire the necessary knowledge and information as well as expertise to frame policies that are related to the organizational culture and service delivery in their organizations as they return to work.
• Recognize and describe the ethical frameworks applicable to the delivery of services.