CIG and Government of Uganda Deepen Partnership on Integrity and Anti-Corruption Capacity Building

November 27, 2024
Mr Wu Wei Neng (front row, sixth from the left), Chief Executive Officer of the Chandler Institute of Governance, and Mr Joel Wanjala (front row, fifth from the left), Accounting Officer of the Directorate for Ethics and Integrity, together with participants at the workshop
KAMPALA (Uganda), 27 November 2024 — The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) and the Government of Uganda have successfully concluded a 3-day training workshop on integrity and anti-corruption. Building on CIG’s ongoing partnership with the Government of Uganda to strengthen public sector integrity and governance, the workshop brought together 45 participants from 23 different ministries, departments and agencies.

Facilitated by CIG experts, Professor Soh Kee Hean and Professor Christopher Stone, the workshop covered the fundamentals of public sector integrity and anti-corruption, including ethical governance and decision-making, understanding and measuring corruption, and the risks, tools and tactics for confronting corruption. Through interactive scenario exercises and real-world case studies, participants also explored practical ways to test out and incorporate the discussed good practices in their roles as public managers.

Professor Soh Kee Hean (top), contributing remotely via Zoom, pictured with participants, and Professor Christopher Stone (bottom) facilitating an interactive session at the workshop

The workshop was officially opened by Hon Beti Kamya Turwomwe, the Inspector General of Government, and Mr Joel Wanjala, the Accounting Officer of the Directorate for Ethics and Integrity. Both leaders emphasised the critical need for integrity and anti-corruption capacity building for Uganda’s ongoing fight against corruption, noting the timeliness of this workshop and encouraging the participants to apply the knowledge gained to strengthen the Government’s anti-corruption practices and strategies.  

Mr Joel Wanjala (left), Accounting Officer of the Directorate for Ethics and Integrity, and Hon Beti Kamya Turwomwe (right), Inspector General of Government, at the opening ceremony of the workshop

In his closing remarks, Mr Wu Wei Neng, the Chief Executive Officer of CIG, highlighted the collaborative approach of CIG’s partnership with the Government of Uganda, reaffirming CIG’s commitment to supporting the Government’s anti-corruption efforts through targeted capacity building, sharing of international good practices, as well as development of home-grown tools and solutions.

Mr Wu Wei Neng, Chief Executive Officer of the Chandler Institute of Governance, delivering workshop closing remarks

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About the Directorate for Ethics and Integrity (DEI)

The Directorate for Ethics and Integrity (DEI) is a Government of Uganda institution mandated to rebuild ethics and integrity and coordinate national efforts in the fight against corruption and consequences of moral decadence. Its core functions include: providing political leadership and coordinating national efforts against corruption and moral decadence, mainstreaming ethics and integrity to propel good governance, spearheading the development of laws, policies and strategies to promote ethics and integrity in the Ugandan society, and coordinating Government engagement with Faith Based Organizations to promote responsible and accountable conduct.

 For more news and information, visit https://www.dei.go.ug.

About the Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG)

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) is an international non-profit organisation, headquartered in Singapore. We believe in a world where citizens have a deep sense of trust in their governments and public institutions, and where nations are governed by principled, wise leaders supported by an effective civil service. Trust and effective governance serve as a strong foundation for national development and prosperity. CIG supports governments in building government talent, leadership and public service capabilities through training programmes, research initiatives and advisory work. We are not affiliated with any national government or political party, and we do not represent any partisan or commercial interests.

For more news and information, visit https://www.chandlerinstitute.org/ or follow CIG on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn @ChandlerINST
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CHEN Zixia (Ms)
Executive, Government Projects and Partnerships
Chandler Institute of Governance