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An Integrity Framework
for the public service
Christian Vergez, Head of Division,
OECD Public Governance and Territorial Development
Directorate
Global Forum V,
Fighting Corruption and Safeguarding Integrity
Against Corruption, Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa, 4 April 2007
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OECD at the centre of globalisation
Addresses economic, social and environmental
challenges of interdependence and globalisation
Recognises “Good Governance“ as integral part of a
paradigm to promote sustained economic growth and
social cohesion
Promoted “New Public Management” (NPM) and
government reforms and also recognises its
consequences
Formulates standards and good practices at the
international level
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A systemic approach to corruption
Identifying good practices for a sound “Integrity
Framework”
A combination of laws, institutions and management
mechanisms to prevent corruption and promote integrity
in the public service
Anticipating risk areas
The prevention of conflict of interest and corruption in:
Public procurement
Post-employment
Lobbying
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INTEGRITY FRAMEWORK
Public
Involvement &
Scrutiny
Commitment
Political Leadership
Control
Legislative Framework
Accountability & Control
Guidance
Codes of Conduct
Professional Socialisation
Management
Co-ordinating Body
Public Service Conditions
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Prevention is better than cure
The growing interface between public and private
sectors has created grey zones and opportunities for
corruption
The OECD, as a forward-looking organisation,
identified conflicts of interest a major emerging issue
in the public sector
This milestone provided a sound basis for addressing
risk areas at the public private interface
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RISK AREA 1.
Public procurement
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RISK AREA 1.
Public procurement
Context
- The most vulnerable activity of governments
- International efforts have focused only on the bidding
process. This is only the tip of the iceberg..
Request for setting basic standards
- Checklist for integrity at each stage of the public
procurement process
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RISK AREA 2.
Post-public employment
Context
- Increased labour market flexibility
- Majority of countries reviewed, maintained and even
strengthened prohibitions to maintain trust in government
- However, prohibitions are too general
Request for practical tools
- Manual based on good practice
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RISK AREA 3.
Lobbying
Context
- Only 5 out of the 30 most developed countries have
already set rules on lobbying..
.. And even fewer have experience of long established
legislation for improving transparency
Request for policy guidelines
- Guidelines for improving transparency and
accountability in lobbying
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Publications:
- Integrity in Public Procurement: Good Practice
from A to Z
- Managing Conflict of Interest: Guidelines,
Country Experiences and Toolkit
- Public Sector Integrity: A Framework for
Assessment
Website:
http://www.oecd.org/gov/ethics
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