Transparency Maldives (TM) has published an agenda which has been formulated by the organisation regarding anti-corruption and establishment of good governance. The 12 point agenda focuses on addressing systemic issues that perpetuate corruption by addressing the lack of integrity in existing key governance institutions in the country, according to TM.
Moreover, TM also stated the agenda is based on recommendations made in reference to major issues that surfaced during the past five years in regard to strengthening democracy, promoting integrity and upholding human rights. TM noted this approach creates both an environment that enables public participation in a corruption-free system and presents sustainable solutions to the problems caused by corruption.
The agenda, compiled from numerous surveys and suggestions by international partners, consists of 12 main points, which are;
1. Promote clean leadership in key institutions
2. Develop parliamentary processes to hold state institutions to account
3. Ensure the integrity and independence of the judiciary
4. Ensure independence of commissions to counter corruption
5. Establish freedom of media
6. Establish an independent, effective and merit-based public service and law enforcement regime
7. Improve integrity and transparency in revenue collection
8. Ensure procurement transparency and open contracting
9. Engage civil society and adopt measures to improve its participation in governance
10. Inculcate a culture of human rights and rule of law
11. Ensure political finance transparency
12. Promote decentralised administration
On conclusion, TM expressed commitment to support the efforts of President-Elect Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and his government in their fight against corruption, promoting good governance and inculcating a culture of human rights.