A coalition of institutions in Ethiopia's Amhara region aimed at preventing corruption and promoting ethics has been yielding results since its implementation in 2017. According to Amara Sete, deputy speaker of the regional council, the coalition has been instrumental in promoting ethics and preventing corruption in the region. The initiative has brought together 51 institutions in the region, which have been working together to prevent corruption and promote good governance.
The coalition's efforts have led to significant achievements, including the recovery of over 88 million birr in 2018 through audit and whistleblower tips. The regional council's deputy speaker emphasized that preventing corruption and promoting ethics is not the responsibility of one institution, but rather a collective effort that requires the participation of all stakeholders. He also highlighted the importance of modernizing institutional practices and making services more accessible to the public.
Habtamu Moges, commissioner of the Amhara region's ethics and anti-corruption commission, noted that preventing corruption is a top priority for the country and a key agenda item for the national consultation forum. He stressed the need for institutions to prioritize building the ethics of their employees and to take concrete actions to recover assets obtained through corrupt means.
The coalition has been working to promote ethics and prevent corruption in various sectors, including government institutions, public enterprises, and private companies. By working together, the member institutions aim to create a culture of transparency and accountability, and to prevent corruption from taking hold in the region.
One of the key strategies employed by the coalition is the digitization of services, which aims to reduce the opportunities for corruption by making services more accessible and transparent. The commissioner noted that this approach has been successful in reducing corruption in various sectors and has helped to increase public trust in institutions.
The coalition's efforts have also focused on raising awareness about the negative impacts of corruption and promoting a culture of integrity. Through various campaigns and outreach programs, the coalition has been working to educate the public about the importance of reporting corruption and promoting good governance.
The progress made by the coalition has been encouraging, with significant achievements in terms of corruption prevention and asset recovery. The institutions involved in the coalition have demonstrated a commitment to promoting ethics and preventing corruption, and their efforts are expected to continue to yield positive results in the future.
Key points
- The Amhara region's coalition to prevent corruption and promote ethics has recovered over 88 million birr in 2018 through audit and whistleblower tips.
