Timor-Leste’s Anti-Corruption Commission Strengthens Accountability and Combats Corruption

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The establishment of Timor-Leste’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) marks a significant step forward in the country’s commitment to combating corruption and promoting accountability.

Strengthening Institutional Capacity

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been working closely with the ACC to strengthen its institutional capacity, focusing on building the department of education, campaign, and research. The project aims to enhance the ACC’s ability to prevent corruption by fostering civic engagement, outreach, partnership-building, and analytical research on corruption issues.

Project Objectives

• Develop and implement a comprehensive civic education strategy
• Strengthen the agency’s analytical capacity to inform decision-making and outreach efforts
• Foster partnerships among relevant civil society organizations

Progress and Achievements

The project has made significant progress since its inception in June 2011, with a total contribution of $336,883 from UNDP and UNMIT. Despite the challenges faced by the ACC, the project has successfully:

• Strengthened civic engagement
• Built partnerships among relevant civil society organizations

Long-Term Impact

The project’s impact will be long-lasting, as it has helped to build a more transparent and accountable government in Timor-Leste. By strengthening the ACC’s capacity to combat corruption, the project has contributed significantly to the country’s efforts to promote good governance and economic development.

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