Role and fuctions of acc bangladesh 4 sept,2014

 The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Bangladesh
was created through the enactment of the Anti-
corruption Commission Act on 23 February 2004.
 It started functioning from 21 November 2004.
Role and Functions of Anti-Role and Functions of Anti-
Corruption CommissionCorruption Commission
BangladeshBangladesh
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Vision and Mission of ACCVision and Mission of ACC
Vision
To create a strong anti-corruption culture throughout the
whole society.
Mission
To relentlessly combat, control and prevent corruption.

Organizational Structure of the ACCOrganizational Structure of the ACC
To support the mission and task of the Commission, an
organogram consisting of 1264
staff has been sanctioned.
 It consists of three Commissioners one of them acts as
the
Chairman.
Besides the Commissioners, there are 1 Secretary, 6
Director Generals, 19 Directors, 75 Deputy Directors and
the rest are subordinate investigating officers and
supporting staff.
 There are 6 divisional offices and 22 district level
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Organogram of Anti-Corruption CommissionOrganogram of Anti-Corruption Commission

Major Functions of the CommissionMajor Functions of the Commission
 To hold enquiry and investigation into allegations of
corruption.
 To review any recognized provisions of any law for
prevention of corruption and submit recommendation to
the Hon,ble President for their effective implementation.
 To undertake research, prepare plan for prevention of
corruption and submit to the hon’ble President,
recommendations for action based on the result of such
research.
 To perform any other duty as may be considered
necessary for prevention of corruption.

UNCAC and Corruption Prevention
 Bangladesh acceded to UNCAC in February 2007
 Articles 5-14 of Chapter II of UNCAC deal with
corruption prevention
 These articles list a variety of measures to prevent
corruption in both the public and private sectors

Institutional Framework forInstitutional Framework for
Corruption PreventionCorruption Prevention
ACC
Divisional
ACC (6)
Metro Regional
CPC
ACC (9)
District
CPC (62)
Sub-District
CPC
(420)
Community
School /
College
IUs (20885)
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Integrated
District ACC (22)

Institutional Framework for
Prevention of Corruption
 To promote civic engagement at the grass root level,
ACC constituted Corruption Prevention Committees
(CPCs) as 9 City CPCs, 62 District CPCs and 420 Upazila
(Sub District) CPCs
 To promote honesty and integrity among the youth, ACC
has formed ‘Integrity Units’ (Satata Sangtha) at the all
educational institutions. About 20,885 Integrity Units are in
operation throughout the country.
 To raise awareness among the students, ACC has
arranged nationwide debate competition in secondary and
higher secondary level.

Main Prevention Activities
 Anti-corruption Rallies
 Anti-corruption Workshops
 Electronic and print media programmes
 Human chain
 Poster and cartoon presentation
 Debate competition among students
 Special Supplements
 Media Awards

The Core Activities of Corruption Prevention
 Developing policy frameworks for preventing corruption
 Building capacity through training targeting integrity committees
 Carrying out awareness programs among people
 Collaborating with Institutions in addressing corruption issues
 Assisting institutions to develop and implement anticorruption
plans
 Reviewing organizational systems and procedures
 Providing support services and conducting research
activities.

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Field Workshop on Prevention of Corruption with Civil Servants
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Sources of Corruption
• Bribes and kickbacks at public
interface
• Bid rigging or collusive agreements
• Use of discretion
• Monopoly service providers
• Theft from local accounts and abuse
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The Pillars of AnticorruptionThe Pillars of Anticorruption
Integrity
 Address risks and dilemmas openly
 Promote a culture of discussion – Zero tolerance
 Foster and protect whistleblowers (anonymity)
Transparency
 Publicise information
 Is the information accessible? (space, time,
financially)
Accountability
 More effective and efficient controls
(externals, CS, medias etc.)
 Avoid impunity (Law enforcement)
Participation
 Involve Civil Society and others (e.g.
Report Cards, Integrity Pacts)
 Train on how to use information?
 Foster platforms
AC
Collective
Action
Leadership
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Role of Corruption Prevention Committee
 Spearhead strategies and initiatives to mainstream anti -corruption
measures.
 Keep a constant check on organizational operations and procedures
and ensure that there are no opportunities for corruption.
 Ensure prioritization, integration, coordination and implementation of
corruption prevention programmes.
 Receive and review reports on corruption and take appropriate
action.
 Sensitize public servants and people at large on causes and
consequences of corruption.
 Develop positive attitudes and behavior in public servants and public
at large.

Ongoing Programs of Corruption Prevention
 Slogan and Poster Competition for creating awareness
among the people.
 Media Award to motivate the journalist against
corruption.
 Observe the “International Anti Corruption Day“
 Implement anti corruption campaign during observance
of “Anti Corruption Week ” throughout the country from
26 March to 1 April’ each year.

 To select best Upazila CPC and best district CPC in divisional level
in the fight against corruption arranged.
 To build up an international standard dynamic Website of ACC,
necessary work is being done with the technical assistance of GIZ.
 ACC regularly publishes a Quarterly Magazine to reflect the regular
activities of ACC.
 ACC is implementing a project named ‘Justice Reform and
Corruption Prevention’ in five districts with the assistance of GIZ.

 ACC formulated it’s draft Communication Strategy for 2014-
2018 with the technical assistance of the World Bank.
 ACC is working to formulate its Strategic Plan with the technical
assistance of GIZ.
 Necessary steps have been taken to convene some meetings with
the members of newly constituted CPCs for their education and
information exchange.
 ACC going to print 1,50,000 Poster to mobilize Anti Corruption
massage throughout the country.
 A Code of Conduct has been prepared and implemented for the
members of CPCs to be followed during discharging of their duties.

Preventing Corruption in Public Administration
 The various strategies to prevent corruption, address
integrity and take effective procedures and transparent
rules.
 Private business has been targeted to prevent
corruption.
 Besides these, ACC is the sole agency for investigation
and prosecution of Money Laundering Prevention Act
2012.
 Training of focal points (public servants in each
Ministry/Division) for corruption prevention.

Challenges
Switching from manual to automated system
Adequate manpower and logistic support
Trained manpower
Developing strong internal control system in ACC and
other public bodies
Online connectivity with relevant organization for
preventing money laundering and combating corruption
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Looking Forward
The ACC plans to adopt the demand side approach to
governance reform empowering citizens to monitor, audit
and report on the performance of public agencies.
Citizens may participate in monitoring the delivery of
public goods by using social accountability tools that
citizens can use to hold the Public servant accountable.
Citizens’ report cards, community score cards, public
hearings and social audits are commonly used social
accountability tools in monitoring the delivery of public
services.
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Conclusion
Corruption is widespread in some countries .
 First, the motivation to earn income is extremely strong,
aggravated by poverty and by low and declining service
salaries and the absence of risk-spreading Mechanisms.
 Second, opportunities to engage in corruption are numerous.
Monopoly rents seeking behavior.
 The discretion of many public officials is broad in developing
and transition economies, and this systemic weakness is
exacerbated by poorly defined, ever changing, and poorly
disseminated rules and regulations.
 Third, accountability is typically weak. Competition are not
perfect often restricted.
 The two parties to a bribe often both benefit, bribery can be
extremely difficult to detect.
 The watchdog institutions are weak
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