Donors warn on fraud
Apr 07, 2005
DONORS have called for genuine political commitment to fight corruption. They have also warned that if the Inspectorate General of Government is weakened, it could damage Uganda’s international image.
By Alfred Wasike
DONORS have called for genuine political commitment to fight corruption. They have also warned that if the Inspectorate General of Government is weakened, it could damage Uganda’s international image.
“Genuine political commitment as highlighted in NRM’s Ten Point programme is required to fight corruption. The strategy will not have an impact without strong political will,†said Eric Hawthorn, the department for International development (DFID)-Uganda chief.
He was reading out a joint donors’ statement at President Yoweri museveni’s launch of Uganda’s National Anti-Corruption Strategy (2004-2007).
The donors said immediate political attention was required to address any loopholes in the Constitutional amendment Bill that may threaten the enforcement of the Leadership Code Act.
They suggested withdrawal of any proposals in the Constitutional amendment Bill that could weaken the Inspectorate of government’s powers.
Hawthorn told guests at Speke Resort Munyonyo on Wednesday that if the proposals were not amended, “it could damage Uganda’s reputation and send the wrong message to the people of Uganda about the commitment to genuinely fight corruption.â€
The donors called for adequate funding to anti-corruption agencies.
They called for government support to the Directorate of Ethics and Integrity’s evaluation of commissions of inquiry.
Ethics minister Tim Lwanga said the new strategy prioritised enforcement of legislation, accountability and procurement, implementing public sector pay reforms and enabling civil society to monitor the government.
The Inspector General Government, Faith Mwondha, thanked President Museveni for her appointment and pledged to fight corruption tirelessly.
DONORS have called for genuine political commitment to fight corruption. They have also warned that if the Inspectorate General of Government is weakened, it could damage Uganda’s international image.
“Genuine political commitment as highlighted in NRM’s Ten Point programme is required to fight corruption. The strategy will not have an impact without strong political will,†said Eric Hawthorn, the department for International development (DFID)-Uganda chief.
He was reading out a joint donors’ statement at President Yoweri museveni’s launch of Uganda’s National Anti-Corruption Strategy (2004-2007).
The donors said immediate political attention was required to address any loopholes in the Constitutional amendment Bill that may threaten the enforcement of the Leadership Code Act.
They suggested withdrawal of any proposals in the Constitutional amendment Bill that could weaken the Inspectorate of government’s powers.
Hawthorn told guests at Speke Resort Munyonyo on Wednesday that if the proposals were not amended, “it could damage Uganda’s reputation and send the wrong message to the people of Uganda about the commitment to genuinely fight corruption.â€
The donors called for adequate funding to anti-corruption agencies.
They called for government support to the Directorate of Ethics and Integrity’s evaluation of commissions of inquiry.
Ethics minister Tim Lwanga said the new strategy prioritised enforcement of legislation, accountability and procurement, implementing public sector pay reforms and enabling civil society to monitor the government.
The Inspector General Government, Faith Mwondha, thanked President Museveni for her appointment and pledged to fight corruption tirelessly.