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Botswana’s Anti-Corruption Agency Conducts Public Opinion Survey

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Gaborone - The Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC), Botswana’s anti-corruption agency, has conducted a public opinion survey to gauge the perception of corruption in the country. The 2017 survey aimed to provide more qualitative information about public opinion regarding the level of corruption in Botswana, measure the level of public confidence in the DCEC’s ability to combat corruption, and evaluate suggestions on how corruption can be reduced.

Survey Results

The survey results indicate that a significant proportion of respondents believe that corruption is widespread in Botswana’s government institutions and that it affects their daily lives.

Conducting Public Opinion Surveys

Conducting public opinion surveys every few years is a crucial tool for the DCEC to understand public sentiment and inform its strategies to combat corruption.

Strengthening Anti-Corruption Culture

The DCEC also conducts assignment studies to identify weaknesses in systems and procedures involved in defined areas of activity within an organization. The agency takes great pains to promote an anti-corruption culture in all government agencies by seconding officers to other ministries to hold corruption prevention committees.

Collaboration with Stakeholders

The DCEC collaborates with various stakeholders, including the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), law enforcement agencies, and international organizations such as Interpol, to ensure that corrupt individuals are held accountable for their actions.

Challenges

However, the relationship between the DCEC and the DPP has been problematic in the past. In 2011, the DPP decided not to prosecute some high-profile corruption cases put forward by the DCEC, leading to ill-feeling and disagreements between the two agencies.

Commitment to Mandate

Despite these challenges, the DCEC remains committed to its mandate of preventing and combating corruption in Botswana. The agency’s efforts are crucial in maintaining public trust in government institutions and promoting good governance in the country.

Sources

Afrobarometer survey R2 2002/2003 (Botswana)
Afrobarometer survey R6 2014/2015 (Botswana)
Corruption Perceptions Index 2016, Transparency International
The Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime, Republic of Botswana

“DCEC and DPP clash over prosecution of BMC graft accused”
“Combating corruption in Botswana: lessons for policy makers”
“Efficacy for fighting corruption: Evidence from 36 African countries”

Bibliography

Access to the Land Tenure Administration System in Rwanda and the Impacts of the System on Ordinary Citizens, Mireille Biraro et al, November 2015
An Overview of the Role of Non-State Actors in Preventing and Combatting Corruption in Botswana, Mogopodi Lekorwe et al, October 2001
The Evolving State of Corruption and Anti-Corruption Debates in Botswana: Issues in Good Governance, David Sebudubudu, 28 February 2014
The Progress of Good Governance in Botswana 2008, Jonathan Mayuyuka Kaunda, January 2008

Contact Us

For more information or to schedule an interview with a DCEC spokesperson, please contact [insert contact information].