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Corruption
Call for Action on Corruption
Uganda Debt Network
2001-07-30, Issue 32
The members of Uganda Debt Network write to express consternation and profound shock at the high levels of corruption in Uganda as reported by Transparency International. As members of the civil society, we are deeply concerned about the devastating impact of corruption on the economic and political development of this country. The results of TI's survey indicate clearly that government institutions charged with fighting corruption are too weak and too overstretched to do their job effectively and efficiently.
This therefore, demands that government should empower civil society in the fight against corruption. We urge government and Parliament as a matter of urgency to expedite the enactment of:
? The Leadership Code (Amendment Statute 2000, and ? IGG Amendment Statute 2000.
Parliament should also:
? Enact a Public Information Act to enable members of the civil society, and the media to access public information and expose the corruption in public offices; ? Establish an Anti-corruption Tribunal to be given a status of original court of record to try corruption related cases and ensure recovery of stolen public resources; ? Enact a Public Litigation Act to enable civil society and members of the public to compel public officials to account for their actions.
We recognise government's effort to fight corruption in this country through the establishment of the various anti-graft offices such as Directorate of Ethics and Integrity (Office of the President) Inspectorate of Government.
However, the fact that most Ugandans perceive corruption to be on the increase demands that action be taken now rather than later.
Yours sincerely, Zie Gariyo Coordinator
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