Thanks to The 8th Circle
A really fascinating Transparency International (TI) report for those in the NGO industry, but also governments and corporations that provide humanitarian assistance, has just been released. The report’s findings, however, can be applied to non-humanitarian assistance scenarios as well, especially those where large sums of money are allocated.
Below is part of the intro, and the rest is available on TI’s site.
Humanitarian assistance is a lifeline that brings food, shelter and other basic services to millions of people caught in the worst of circumstances through war, famine or natural disaster. However, it often takes place in challenging environments which may include endemic corruption. The sudden injection of large amounts of resources and the urgency of a crisis also create risks of corruption in the delivery of humanitarian aid…Detecting and preventing corruption in relief processes is an urgent priority in order to maximise relief efforts and truly help those in dire need.
If you’re interested in specific anticorruption mechanisms, here is a bullet point summary:
- Whistleblower mechanisms
- Codes of conduct that address values, sexual exploitation
- Strengthening surge capacity
- Specific policies for human resources, procurement, audits
- Guidelines for emergency process “overrides”
- Resource tracking and supply chain management
- Improving downward accountability
See the press release; full report in PDF.
