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The Role of CSOs in the UNCAC & its Implementation Review Mechanism

Learn how the Anti-Corruption Bureau in Malawi collaborates with CSOs to combat corruption effectively, implementing best practices and lessons learned from the 1st cycle review.

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The Role of CSOs in the UNCAC & its Implementation Review Mechanism

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  1. The Role of CSOs in the UNCAC & its Implementation Review Mechanism by Reyneck Matemba Anti-Corruption Bureau MALAWI Saly, Senegal, 8th – 11th May, 2018

  2. Outline of Presentation •  Background • ACB’s mandate • ACB’s engagement with CSOs • Good practices in involving CSOs in the fight against corruption • Measures taken by Government (ACB) after 1st cycle review • Good practices & Lessons learnt in the 1st cycle

  3. Background • ACB is a Government Department • Established under section 4 of the Corrupt Practices Act • To promote principles of democracy i.e. good governance through promotion of accountability, transparency and financial probity in both public and private institutions

  4. ACB’S Mandate(3-prolonged Approach)

  5. ACB’s Engagement with CSOs • CSOs form one of the eight pillars identified in our National Anti-Corruption Strategy as very critical in the fight against corruption • ACB has entered into a number of MoUs with several CSOs, especially those whose mandate relates to rule of law and governance

  6. ACB’s Engagement with CSOs (cont/…) • ACB takes on board CSOs in the implementation of our anti-corruption activities • Implementation of joint projects • Engage (consult) CSOs in the formulation and review of anti-corruption legislation, policies and strategies (i.e. stakeholder consultations)

  7. Good practices in involving CSOsin the fight against corruption • CSOs play a watchdog role in the fight against corruption (i.e. demanding transparency in Government’s implementation of projects, and accountability in the expenditure of public resources - checks and balances). • CSOs lobby for the enforcement or fulfillment of Government’s obligations under international legal instruments (e.g. under the UNCAC)

  8. Good practices in involving CSOs in the fight against corruption (cont/…) • CSOs lobby for the amendment of anti-corruption legislation and implementation of other anti-corruption measures • CSOs demand and fight for the independence of oversight and governance institutions (ACB, DPP, Auditor General, FIA, etc)

  9. Measures taken by Government (ACB) after first cycle review • Establishment of an asset recovery unit (for ACB & DPP) • Enactment of a new money laundering law (i.e. the Financial Crimes Act, replacing the MLPC&TL Act) • Establishment of a Forensics Investigation Laboratory in the ACB • Trained more officers in money laundering and forensics investigations

  10. Good practices & Lessons learnt in the 1st cycle • Need to involve CSOs in all the stages of the review process • Sharing of information, collaboration/ coordination between ACB and CSOs in the review process brings transparency in the review process

  11. Good practices & Lessons learnt in the 1st cycle (cont/…) • CSOs involvement in the review process ensures credibility of the product (i.e. Country Report) • CSOs involvement ensures ownership of the Country Report

  12. Thank You For Your Attention

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