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Transparency International Secretariatwww.transparency.org
National Integrity System Assessment Tool
What is a National Integrity System Assessment?
Holistic assessment of a country’s ‘integrity system’
Focus on corruption prevention system (both in law and in practice)
Based on belief that corruption is best fought/avoided by institutional safe-guards & reforms
Complements TI’s global indices
Provides evidence-based policy recommendations
Carried out in-country by lead researcher working closely with TI National Chapter
Conceptual foundation for much of TI’s work (TI Source Book)
Wide global application to date
Dual Purpose of the NIS
Improved understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the country’s National Integrity System among anti-corruption community
Momentum built among key anti-corruption stakeholders for addressing priority reform areas in national integrity system
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NIS Pillars – which institutions make up the National Integrity System?
Legislature
Executive Judiciary
Public Sector
Law Enforcement Agencies
Electoral Management Body
OmbudsmanSupreme Audit Institution
Anti-corruption Agencies
Political PartiesCivil Society
Media Business
3 Core Dimensions of each institution assessed
3. Role within the system
1. Capacity – Resources and Independence
2. Internal Governance – Transparency,
Accountability and Integrity
How to assess the institutions?
Toolkit, set of ‘indicator questions’ & training provided by TI-S to country team
Qualitative Data Desk Review of existing secondary data Key Informant Interviews with ‘insiders’ and ‘outsiders’ Freedom of Information transparency field tests
Quantitative element Scoring of indicators based on guidelines in toolkit
Consultative component NIS Advisory Group National Stakeholder Workshop External Reviewer
Logistics
Approximately 12 months to complete (+ 12 months for advocacy) Hiring lead researcher and coordinator 5-6 months research Consultation with stakeholders Publication Follow up advocacy
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Assessment Results
Detailed qualitative reports with recommendations for reform
Summary of Quantitative Results – Turks and Caicos Islands
Summary of Quantitative Results - UK
Using NIS Studies for Policy Reform
Bosnia: starting point for anti-corruption strategy
Hungary: Impetus for introduction of whistleblower protection legislation
Cameroon: Basis for civil society advocacy for reform
Georgia: Initial govt scepticism but eventual constructive engagement on findings
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