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TTTI Unveils Ambitious Plan to Combat Corruption in Trinidad and Tobago
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago - The Trinidad and Tobago Transparency Institute (TTTI) has launched its strategic plan for 2021-2022, aimed at strengthening its efforts to combat corruption and promote transparency in the country.
Plan Highlights
The plan outlines a series of actions designed to enhance TTTI’s impact on anti-corruption initiatives, including:
- Establishing an annual media award for investigative reporting
- Hosting annual anti-corruption conferences
- Commemorating UN Anti-Corruption Day
- Strengthening board governance systems through good governance training
- Continuing Integrity/Character Clubs in secondary schools throughout Trinidad and Tobago
- Developing the Human Rights Network with other CSOs in T&T
- Hosting successful Corruption Perceptions Index Launch events
- Organizing town hall-style meetings to discuss transparency, openness, and integrity in public services
- Increasing membership and influence as the leading anti-corruption CSO
Media Award for Investigative Reporting
TTTI has partnered with the Caribbean Investigative Network of Journalists (CIJN) and Media Association of Trinidad & Tobago (MATT) to launch an annual media award recognizing outstanding investigative reporting on corruption-related issues. The award aims to foster journalistic excellence and promote transparency in governance.
Annual Anti-Corruption Conferences
The first conference, scheduled for March 2021-2022, will focus on building awareness and acceptance of shared/distributed power and its impact on good governance. The event is expected to attract a larger audience each year, with an 80% satisfaction rate among participants.
UN Anti-Corruption Day Celebrations
TTTI’s Youth Arm will be responsible for organizing activities to commemorate UN Anti-Corruption Day in December 2021-2022. The events will aim to sensitize youth to anti-corruption and transparency issues, with a focus on social media engagement.
Success Markers
The plan sets ambitious targets for each action, including:
- A 10% increase in media coverage of corruption-related issues
- A 15% increase in attendance at Corruption Perceptions Index Launch events
- An 80% satisfaction rate among participants at annual conferences
TTTI’s strategic plan aims to strengthen its capacity to promote transparency, accountability, and good governance in Trinidad and Tobago. With these initiatives, the organization is poised to make a significant impact on the country’s anti-corruption efforts.