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1. Innovationspanelen An assignment to further efficient and effective aid in a world where corruption is a fact 9 December 2009

2. Assignment to without bias contribute to answering the question: What is required of aid in a world in which corruption is a fact? put forward ten innovative proposalsfor how efforts to carry out efficient and effective assistancecan be strengthened in a world where corruption is a fact

3. Method • Review what has been done and is being done • Meet people with experience, knowledge and ideas

4. UNCAC- a common platform

5. What picture has emerged? “Is it possible to provide aid in a corrupt country? Yes, aid is needed, and it is especially needed in environments characterized by corruption.” Employee stationed overseas

6. What picture has emerged? “ Corruption is a fact of life. It happens on all levels, to and from the country. ” local politician

7. What picture has emerged? “ Sida is the flagship among the donors in the work for anti-corruption. ” Person employed overseas

8. What needs to be done? If only one suggestion: Transparency The most “innovative”: Act in accordance with decisions made Strikingly insufficient use of ICT: Work more using the internet, virtually and text messaging.

9. Let’s begin with the proposals…. • Recognize that money is at the heart of aid

10. 1. Recognize that money is at the heart of aid • Alternative uses • Grants, credit, guarantee, risk capital • Procurement competence • What types of activities are classified as aid?

11. 2. See and use reality as a starting point 1. Recognize that money is at the heart of aid

12. 2. See and use reality as a starting point • See the world, countries and individuals as they are - also ourselves • Attempt to see and identify trends • Use the information

13. 3. Adapt the use of the Krona to reality 1. Recognize that money is at the heart of aid 2. See and use reality as a starting point

14. 3. Adapt the use of the Krona to reality • When budget support is granted: economy, politics and capacity • Prioritise particular ministries’ areas of responsibility • Embed anti-corruption in capacity development • Full transparency in the budget

15. 3. Adapt the use of the Krona to reality (cont’) • Also use other actors in the sector • Large delegation to - and flexible funds in foreign agencies (UM) • Citizens – make empowerment, accountability and financing possible

16. 4. Foster and strengthen the organisation 3. Adapt the use of the Krona to reality 1. Recognize that money is at the heart of aid 2. See and use reality as a starting point

17. Quote from an interview “We need to take a closer look at roles and responsibilities in anti-corruption efforts: What is done in the head office and what is done in the field? What support can be received from home?” Employee at a foreign agency

18. 4. Foster and strengthen the organisation • Strengthen embassies • Increase factual and policy expertise in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs • Improve country-specific expertise in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs • Mobilise other actors and test other working methods • Examine roles and responsibilities of those involved

19. 5. Ensure that eachfunction is equipped to fulfil its tasks 4. Foster and strengthen organisation 3. Adapt the use of the Krona to reality 1. Recognize that money is at the heart of aid 2. See and use reality as a base

20. Quote from an interview “A fundamental problem is that there isn’t enough knowledge about budgeting, financial routines and follow-up. There are deficiencies in both accounting and control. ” Auditor overseas

21. Quote from another interview “ We need more knowledge about how things really are. We Swedes are pretty naive and see everything in black and white. Today it is up to each of us to learn more about the subject. We need to learn about laws and regulations, how implementation is planned to proceed, what research is available, speak more about internal anti-corruption work and how aid as such can further transparency.” A Swede stationed at a foreign agency

22. 5. Ensure that each function is equipped to fulfil its tasks • Job description based upon intended function • Recruitment and appointment based upon job description and profile • Compentence enhancement based upon what is “lacking” • One week of international development co-operation training annually • Training regarding corruption • IT-competence and E-learning

23. 6. Apply and develop UNCAC compliance 4. Foster and strengthen organisation 5. Ensure that eachfunction is equipped to fulfil its tasks 3. Adapt the use of the Krona to reality 1. Recongnize that money is at the heart of aid 2. See and use reality as a starting point

24. 6. Apply and develop UNCAC compliance • Draw attention to and use UNCAC in different areas • Use follow-up to identify needs • Provide support for implementation

25. 7.Strengthen the entirejudicial process – from report to recovery of assets 6. Apply and develop UNCAC compliance 4. Foster and strengthen the organisation 5. Ensure that eachfunction is equipped to fulfil its tasks 3. Adapt the use of the Krona to reality 1. Recognize that money is at the heart of aid 2. See and use reality as a starting point

26. 7. Strengthen the entire judicial process – from report to recovery of assets • Establish external channels for reporting suspected corruption • Protection of “whistleblowers” • Strengthening of police, prosecutors and court system – including development co-operation

27. 8. Clearercommunication in bothwords and deeds 7.Strengthen the entirejudicial process – from report to recovery of assets 6. Use and develop UNCAC compliance 4. Foster and strengthen the organisation 5. Ensure that eachfunction is equipped to fulfil its tasks 3. Adapt the use of the Krona to reality 1. Recognize that money is at the heart of aid 2. See and use reality as a starting point

28. Quote from an interview “Accessibility to documents, both in the intranet and external website needs to be improved. Denmark for example, has clear information about its anti-corruption work, and a hotline on its website for reporting suspected corruption.” Swedish employee at foreign agency

29. Quote from an interview “We must decide whether or not anti-corruption work is prioritised. If it is, then resources need to be allocated, clear signals given in the organisation and systems must be developed.” Swedish employee at a foreign agency

30. 8. Clearer communication in words and deeds • Gather, compile and make accessible data on aid • On the web, inform about: • Governing documents • Interventions • Operations and results • State clear priorities

31. 9.Work on leadership and attitudes 8. Clearerrcommunication in bothwords and deeds 6. Use and develop UNCAC compliance 7.Strengthen the entirejudicial process – from report to recovery of assets 4. Foster and strengthen the organisation 5. Ensure that eachfunction is equipped to fulfil its tasks 3. Adapt the use of the Krona to reality 1. Recognize that money is at the heart of aid 2. See and use reality as a starting point

32. 9. Working on leadership and attitudes • Managers at all levels – walk the talk • Encourage a culture that is open to recognizing and pointing out improvement possibilities

33. 10. Establish an international commissionagainstcorruption 8. Increasedcommunication in bothwords and deeds 9. Work on leadership and attitudes. 6. Apply and develop UNCAC compliance 7.Strengthen the entirejudicial process – from report to recovery of assets 4. Foster and strengthen the organisation 5. Ensure that eachfunction is equipped to fulfil its tasks 3. Adapt the use of the Krona to reality 1. Recognize that money is at the heart of aid 2. See and use reality as a starting point

34. 10. Establish an international commission against corruption • Develop a network – a panel – for competence and co-ordination with people from different parts of the world • Ensure that Sweden has a coherent policy and takes co-ordinated action • Establish a new competence centre for anti-corruption that will act as a secretariat

35. 10. Establish an international commissionagainstcorruption 8. Clearercommunication in bothwords and deeds 9. Work on leadership and attitudes 6. Apply and develop UNCAC compliance 7.Strengthen the entirejusicial process – from report to recovery of assets 4. Foster and strengthen organisation 5. Ensureeachfunction is equipped to fulfil its tasks 3. Adapt the use of the Krona to reality 1. Recognize that money is at the heart of aid 2. See and use reality as a starting point

36. Summary (1-5) • Recognize that money is at the heart of international development assistance • See and use reality as a starting point • Adapt the use of the Krona to reality • Foster and strengthen the organisation • Ensure that each function is equipped to fulfil its tasks

37. Summary (6-10) • Apply and develop UNCAC compliance • Strengthen the entire judicial process – from report to recovery of assets • Clearer communication in both words and deeds • Work on leadership and attitudes • Establish an international commission against corruption

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