UNDP stresses ethical governance and law enforcement for eradication of corruption

UNDP yesterday stressed ethical governance and law enforcement for eradication of corruption when its resident representative Azusa Kubota and team met Secretary to the President Dr. Nadika Senarath Kumanayake yesterday.

Discussions were held on introducing programmes aimed at cultivating a culture of compliance within public institutions by encouraging ethical behaviour among public officials. Ms. Kubota assured to the Secretary to the President that the UNDP is fully committed to supporting these programmes.

The  Resident Representative of the   United Nations  affirmed that the UNDP will support the Sri Lankan government’s ongoing initiatives to build an efficient and accountable public service.

The discussion focused on improving collaboration with the UNDP to strengthen staff training and establish Internal Affairs Units (IAUs) aimed at delivering efficient services across all government institutions. 

These units are intended to prevent corruption, promote transparency and accountability, uphold ethical governance and support law enforcement in coordination with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption.

UNDP international expert Drago Kosand Chair of the OECD’s Istanbul Anti-Corruption Action Plan and Mr. Dhammika Dassanayake, and Anti-Corruption Specialist also participated in the discussion.