This Topic Guide goes into detail on the best practices of internal whistleblowing mechanisms, the procedures they may follow and provides guidance on practical considerations you should think about before making a complaint to one of these bodies.
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In Mexico, each administrative body has its own public entity responsible for investigating public servants and institutions involved in corruption acts at a national and local level called Órganos Internos de Control. These bodies can receive complaints about suspected corruption in the relevant public body or agency they are responsible for.
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In 2009, a US engineering company named KBR pleaded guilty in a US court to charges arising out of the payment of $180m in bribes to Nigerian officials over the course of ten years, in order to win contracts to build and expand a liquefied natural gas terminal. KBR and its parent company agreed to […]
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“Secure in Comfort” was the name of South Africa’s Public Protector’s office report on President Jacob Zuma’s improvements on his private residence with taxpayers’ money. This report was a direct result of seven complaints received at the Public Protector’s office in 2011 and 2012. What happened: The improvements to President Zuma’s private home were planned […]
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Another example is the Anti-corruption Agency in Kosovo, created in 2006, this Agency processes individuals complaints on potential corruption cases. Once it hears complaints, it has an obligation to notify other authorities about the existence of an alleged act of corruption, such as the police and prosecution if it finds grounds for further investigation. This can lead […]
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In Nigeria, the ICPC is an independent body that can start investigations and bring criminal prosecutions against persons and organisations suspected of corrupt practices. They have a section on their website where you can: Provide them with a “tip” on a corrupt action you believe has happened; or Submit a petition to get the ICPC to start […]
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This analysis report provides data of the existence of Anti-Corruption Authorities in 114 countries and territories. You can find which authorities are endowed with investigative and/or prosecution powers to combat corruption.
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The Public Protector is an independent body in South Africa that has the power to investigate and take action relating to improper conduct from public officials and bodies. The institution can help with complaints into the following issues: Abuse of power; Unfair, discourteous or other improper conduct; Undue delay; Decision taken by the authorities; Maladministration; […]
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Public disclosure of declarations may take different forms. Generally, they are published in electronic format online. However, in some countries, this information is available on demand only to comply specific conditions such as introducing it as evidence in court. This guide provides further information on official asset declaration.
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In this platform you can submit an anonymous report if you had to pay a bribe at a government office or you had to say ‘no’ when you were asked for a bribe. In addition, it is not limited to reporting corrupt officials, you can also post if you met honest officers who did their […]
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