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Integrity Commission of the Turks and Caicos Islands Report: 2018/2019 and Beyond

Key Initiatives for Promoting Integrity and Good Governance

The Integrity Commission of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) has introduced several key initiatives to promote integrity and good governance among citizens. These include:

  • Integrity Clubs: Introduced in TCI High Schools to educate students about the importance of integrity and good governance.
  • Partnership with Local Communities: The Commission plans to partner with business persons, artists, and professionals from local communities to share their experiences and emphasize the importance of integrity in their careers.
  • IT Upgrades: Ensured by IT Specialist, Mr. Jovan Flemming, to enhance the Commission’s ability to communicate effectively.

Challenges Facing the Integrity Commission

Despite its efforts to promote integrity and good governance, the Commission faces several challenges:

  • Funding Issues: The Commission is constrained by financial limitations, which hinder its ability to implement some of its plans.
  • Staffing Shortages: The Commission requires additional staff to enhance its capacity to discharge its mandates, but budgetary constraints limit its ability to recruit more personnel.

Strategic Plan for Enhancing Capacity and Resources

The Commission has developed a 2-year organizational restructuring and operational strategic plan to bridge gaps between its mandates and organizational structure and resources. Key components of the plan include:

  • Organizational Restructuring: A comprehensive review of the Commission’s operations and resources.
  • Gap Analysis: Identifying areas where additional support is needed to enhance the Commission’s capacity.
  • Budget Proposal: Submitting a budget proposal to the TCI Government to secure necessary funding.

Looking Ahead: Future Plans and Initiatives

The Commission is looking ahead to implement several new initiatives, including:

  • Expansion of Office in Providenciales: Funding has been allocated to enable the Commission to expand its office in Providenciales.
  • Implementation of Bribery Ordinance: Funding has also been approved for the initial scoping of requirements for implementing the 2017 TCI Bribery Ordinance.

Overall, the report highlights the Commission’s efforts to promote integrity and good governance in the Turks and Caicos Islands, despite facing financial constraints and staffing shortages.