Independent Anti-Corruption Council

Kazakhstan has made a significant commitment to address corruption. The government has recently accepted a white paper on anti-corruption measure from the U.S.-Kazakhstani Public Private Economic Partnership Initiative (PPEPI). White Paper #1 advises that one “approach that has been particularly effective in addressing corruption is to engage civil society in the process where it can play and active, but objective role.” One of PPEPI’s key recommendations is to establish an Independent Anti-Corruption Council, comprising members of the business and NGO.

• Activities

  Assembling a working group of civil leaders to establish Anti-Corruption Council;

  Mediating and facilitating the development of recommendations on improving the existing laws and regulations for the Government of Kazakhstan;

  Assisting in providing research, analyses and reporting on best international practice to combat corruption;

  Organizing a study tour for members of the Council to get familiar with international experience;

  Conducting trainings for journalists followed by a competition on the best reporting on corruption.

• Expected Outcomes

  The Council will serve as the center for analysis, research and date compilation to assist the Government of Kazakhstan in its anti-corruption efforts.

  The Council will improve public access to information on corruption and rule of law issues.

  NGO and businesses in Kazakhstan will play be engaged in monitoring corruption.

• Duration

  2010-2011

• Donor

  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland