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Fiji Launches Nationwide Anti-Bribery Campaign for Civil Servants

Building a Corruption-Free Public Service: “I Don’t Accept Bribes” Initiative Launched

Suva, Fiji - The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) and the United Nations Pacific Regional Anti-Corruption Project (UN-PRAC) have launched a nationwide campaign to promote integrity among civil servants. The “I Don’t Accept Bribes” initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of integrity and the negative impact of bribery.

Campaign Objectives

  • Raise awareness among civil servants about the importance of integrity and the negative impact of bribery
  • Conduct anti-bribery training for all civil servants, focusing on preventing corruption
  • Promote a culture of integrity within the public sector

Anti-Bribery Training

Each participant will receive an “I Don’t Accept Bribes” badge to wear with pride, symbolizing their commitment to public service excellence and integrity. The badge serves as a promise not to engage or entertain corrupt practices.

FICAC’s Corruption Prevention team will conduct anti-bribery training for all civil servants, covering topics such as:

  • Preventing corruption
  • Integrity in public service
  • Consequences of bribery

Key Messages

  • Civil servants play a crucial role in creating an anti-bribery culture within the workforce
  • Bribery is the most prevalent form of corruption and a crime against the nation
  • Active participation in this campaign is key to preventing bribery and corruption

Supporting Organizations

The “I Don’t Accept Bribes” initiative is supported by:

  • United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
  • United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
  • Australian Government
  • New Zealand Aid Programme

Timeline

The training will take place simultaneously across the country, beginning with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on March 1 and covering a total of 82 institutions by December 2021.

Contact Information

For more information or media interviews, please contact:

  • Akara Umapornsakula, Regional Office for Southeast Asia and the Pacific
  • Emily Moli, UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji
  • Bettylyn Matakitoga, FICAC