Ministry of Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform Observes International Anti-Corruption Day 2020
Belmopan. December 9, 2020. 5:00 p.m.
Corruption is criminal, immoral and the ultimate betrayal of public trust. To this end, the newly constituted Ministry of the Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform (MPSCPR) recognizes the International Anti-Corruption Day 2020, observed under the theme, “Recover with Integrity to Build Forward Better”.
The Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño and the new administration has committed to fast track the implementation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) to which Belize acceded on December 12, 2016. Reducing the risks of corruption and mismanagement will require the involvement of strong anti-corruption bodies, better oversight bodies, a more open and transparent public procurement and enhanced anti-corruption compliance. The theme, which calls governments to “recover with integrity” highlights that only by implementing effective corruption mitigation measures, will a better recovery be possible.
The Ministry of the Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform and Hon. Henry Charles Usher stand in solidarity with other nations to fight corruption and recognize the International Anti-Corruption Day 2020.
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Please see the attached PDF file for the Press Release.