MODULE 9 Flashcards
(10 cards)
What is transparency in government?
🔹 Answer: Transparency refers to openness and the availability of information to the public, such as publishing reports, disclosing financial data, and ensuring open communication channels.
Why is transparency important in governance?
🔹 Answer: Transparency helps governments build trust with citizens and demonstrate commitment to accountability, ensuring that government actions are visible and understandable to the public.
What is accountability in government?
🔹 Answer: Accountability means holding government officials and institutions responsible for their actions, ensuring they are answerable for their decisions and activities.
What are some mechanisms for government accountability?
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Answer:
Independent oversight bodies (e.g., anti-corruption commissions, ombudsman offices)
Investigations and prosecutions of corruption
Public scrutiny of financial transactions and procurement
How can governments enhance transparency and accountability?
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Enacting and enforcing anti-corruption laws
Establishing independent oversight bodies
Strengthening financial transparency through e-procurement and public financial disclosures
What are key strategies to combat corruption?
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Answer:
Implement robust anti-corruption measures (laws, reporting systems, and independent agencies)
Strengthen anti-money laundering (AML) efforts
Enhance international cooperation and collaboration
What is anti-money laundering (AML), and why is it important?
🔹 Answer: AML efforts detect and prevent money laundering by:
Enforcing comprehensive AML laws
Enhancing financial intelligence units
Regulating financial institutions to prevent them from being used for money laundering
How can international cooperation help combat corruption?
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Sharing best practices and exchanging information with international bodies
Collaborating with organizations like the UN
Investigating and prosecuting cross-border corruption cases
Why is citizen participation important in governance?
🔹 Answer: It promotes inclusivity, transparency, and accountability, creating a more responsive and democratic government.
How can governments enhance citizen participation?
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Strengthen communication and outreach through social media, forums, and community meetings
Empower local communities by decentralizing decision-making and supporting community-led initiatives
Embrace collaborative decision-making by involving citizens in policymaking through advisory boards and task forces
