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Palau’s Efforts to Promote Transparency and Good Governance

In an effort to promote transparency and good governance, Palau has taken several steps to improve its financial management system and public access to information.

Improving Financial Management

According to a recent report by the Ministry of Finance, Palau has made significant progress in implementing an electronic notice system for government procurements. However, there is still no e-procurement system in place, which could help streamline the process and reduce corruption.

Increasing Public Access to Information

Palau’s government has taken steps to increase public access to information through various channels, including websites, social media campaigns, and newspapers. The Office of the Special Prosecutor, for example, has launched a website that provides access to its quarterly reports and past cases.

Challenges Ahead

However, there are still areas where improvement is needed:

Neither the Public Auditor nor the Office of the Special Prosecutor periodically reports on corruption risks.
While Palau’s government has made efforts to promote transparency, there is no formal process in place for conflicts of interest or whistleblower protection.
Private sector cooperation laws are in place, but gaps remain.

Key Developments

Electronic notice system implemented for government procurements
No e-procurement system currently in place
Public Auditor publishes audit reports on website starting from 2010
Office of the Special Prosecutor launches website with quarterly reports and past cases
No formal process in place for conflicts of interest or whistleblower protection
Private sector cooperation laws in place, but gaps remain

Next Steps

To further promote transparency and good governance, Palau should:

Implement an e-procurement system to streamline government procurements
Improve reporting on corruption risks by Public Auditor and Office of the Special Prosecutor
Develop a formal process for conflicts of interest and whistleblower protection
Continue outreach activities to educate citizens about their rights and responsibilities.