ACB Urges Government Agencies to Establish Integrity Committees to Combat Corruption
The ACB believes that IICs can help to enhance public trust and ensure that government operations are conducted in a fair and just manner.
Karonga, Malawi-The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is urging government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to establish Institutional Integrity Committees (IICs) to combat institutional corruption, writes Lusekero Mhango.
Gloria Mbendela Chithambi, an ACB Corruption Prevention Officer, made the call Monday in Karonga during a sensitization meeting with stakeholders, including chiefs, community members, and the media.
"IICs are crucial for fostering a culture of integrity and transparency within institutions," Chithambi said.
"They empower institutions to be proactive in curbing corrupt practices."
The meeting, organized by the Greenbelt Authority (GBA) and the ACB, aimed to raise awareness about IICs and their functions.
Samuel Majamanda, GBA's Public Relations Officer, emphasized the importance of sensitizing stakeholders, describing them as the authority's "eyes and ears on the ground."
"With the knowledge they've gained, stakeholders are now better equipped to identify and report corrupt practices during our project's implementation," Majamanda said.
Brender Mhango, Secretary of the Water Users Association at Nthola-Ilora, praised the engagement, saying it has empowered stakeholders to resist and report corruption at the irrigation scheme.
The ACB believes that IICs can help to enhance public trust and ensure that government operations are conducted in a fair and just manner.