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June 2021

Anti-corruption Slam competition

2021-06-28T12:55:11+04:00June 28th, 2021|Categories: Events, News, Newsletter|

Slams are effective means of communication to arouse reflection which are appealing to primary school children. In this vein, the ICAC organised an Anti-corruption Slam competition, in 2020, for upper primary school pupils of the Republic of Mauritius on the theme ‘Children as integrity champions’, to promote anti-corruption values among children. Around 150 pupils [...]

Integrity Charter for Professionals in Education

2021-06-03T10:19:20+04:00June 3rd, 2021|Categories: Events, News, Newsletter|

An Integrity Charter for Professionals in Education was developed and launched by the ICAC in collaboration with members of the Anti-Corruption Education Working Group, a consultative and advisory forum for the pre-primary, primary and secondary education sectors. The Charter is intended to be inspirational and a guide to professionals in the primary and secondary [...]

February 2021

Bulletin for Secondary Schools

2021-02-26T13:19:55+04:00February 26th, 2021|Categories: Events, News, Newsletter|

The ICAC has developed the 2nd issue of a bulletin for secondary schools gearing towards strengthening the anti-corruption web amongst youth whilst providing information on the Integrity Club project and other youth driven initiatives. Contents Message from Dr. Navin Beekarry, Director General Gearing up Integrity Clubs: Integrity-led initiatives Article: ‘Simé Légalité’ - An Anti-Corruption [...]

Newsletter for Upper Primary Pupils

2021-02-26T13:26:10+04:00February 26th, 2021|Categories: Events, News, Newsletter|

The ICAC is pleased to present the 2nd issue of its newsletter developed for primary schools of the Republic of Mauritius. It aims at promoting values among pupils and encouraging them to become responsible citizens. Contents Message from Dr. Navin Beekarry, Director General Anti-Corruption Slam Competition 2020 Food for thought: Check how well you [...]

January 2021

Commemoration of the International Anti-Corruption Day 2020

2021-02-25T15:54:07+04:00January 7th, 2021|Categories: Events, News, Newsletter|

To commemorate the International Anti-Corruption Day 2020, a value-based poster and brochure entitled ‘Le parcours initiatique de l’être humain’ have been worked out by the Council of Religions in collaboration with the ICAC. The official launching of both materials was held during a joint mission (ICAC/Council of Religions) to Rodrigues, from 08 to 09 [...]

December 2020

Guidelines – Exercise of Discretionary Powers

2021-04-21T13:23:43+04:00December 9th, 2020|Categories: Events, News, Newsletter|

Discretion is the legal power or right to take official decisions using reasoning and judgment in particular situations. As senior public officials, we may have discretion in certain decision-making processes. We may also be granted certain flexibility and choices in the processes whilst under the moral responsibility of operating within a legal and ethical [...]

Best Practice Guide – Management of Contract Works for Public Bodies

2020-12-17T08:35:16+04:00December 9th, 2020|Categories: Events, News, Newsletter|

Contract management is the post-award phase of the procurement cycle. It mainly aimsat ensuring that the contractor delivers the works in accordance with the contract termsand conditions so that best value for money is achieved. However, at times the contract deliverables may not be fully achieved due to mismanagement and corruption. Corruption risks in [...]

Guidelines for Public Bodies – Corruption Prevention in Direct Procurement

2020-12-17T08:32:05+04:00December 9th, 2020|Categories: Events, News, Newsletter|

The ICAC has conducted several Corruption Prevention Reviews on procurement in Public Bodies over the last years following complaints of alleged malpractices/acts of corruption in Public Bodies. The reviews have demonstrated that Direct Procurement, amongst others, can easily open the door to corruption risks. This document is thus aimed at assisting Public Bodies to [...]

June 2020

Barriers to Youth Engagement in the fight Against Corruption

2020-06-24T11:31:45+04:00June 24th, 2020|Categories: Newsletter|

The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in collaboration with the University of Technology, Mauritius (UTM) with the support of the Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC) published a research study entitled ‘Barriers to youth engagement in the fight against corruption’, in December 2019. This study not only investigates the barriers to youth engagement but [...]

March 2020