IntroductionCorruption ties up and diverts funds, thus limiting governments’ capacity to fulfill its obligations, primarily with regard to economic, social and cultural rights, such as housing, food, water or education. Human rights-sensitive anti-corruption initiatives, first and foremost, put emphasis on the negative effects of corruption at the individual level. |
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IntroductionTransparency and social accountability initiatives are being implemented worldwide as effective tools to: Improve citizen’s monitoring and government responsiveness, particularly through the use Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). Strengthen governance and service delivery effectiveness at the local level. To enhance dialogue and collaborative efforts between citizens and governments in the fights against corruption. To prevent corruption practices and its manifestations in service delivery. |
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IntroductionNatural resources can be a major source of revenue and opportunities for a country to foster its sustainable economic and social development and achieve internationally agreed development goals, including the MDG’s. Mobilization of domestic revenue from resource exploitation can also enable a country to invest in its infrastructural network and basic services such as healthcare and education. However, without the right set of policies, accountability frameworks and governance systems to manage and use these resources, the outcome could lead to rent-seeking and conflict. For instance, widespread price transfer, tax avoidance, bribery and patronage in the natural resource sector have the potential to undermine democracy and the rights of citizens and host communities including indigenous peoples. Ensuring that there is increased transparency and accountability throughout the value chain natural resource management reduces the risks of corruption and pave the way for equitable and sustainable use of these resources. |
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IntroductionReducing emissions from the global forest sector has an important role to play in both mitigation and adaptation. The United Nations’ Collaborative programme to Reduce Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (UN REDD Programme) assists developing countries in building capacity to reduce emissions and participate in a future REDD+ mechanism under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). As part of its mandate, the programme supports national systems for transparent, equitable, credible and accountable management of REDD+ funding. Accordingly, it generates knowledge products and provides practical guidance to partner countries to identify and mitigate potential corruption risks in the design, implementation and payment distribution processes of REDD+. |
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