The effectiveness of asset declaration in preventing corruption: What have we done so far?

11.12.2018

The modification of the existing law in relation to the process of asset declaration, so that other officials are subject to this process, was highlighted by the panelists as the greatest need in this regard. According to the new law that is expected to come into force, but is currently being analysed as a draft, the process of asset declaration is expected to affect University professors, doctors, and even inspectors as well, due to the fact that they are thought to be more easily exposed to corruption. Moreover, it was considerably stressed that a more pronounced transparency is needed, which appears as a necessary element in preventing corruption.

As a concept, it was noted that corruption is not only a problem for Kosovo, but for all states. However, given that Kosovo is a small country, the issue of corruption is thoroughly magnified. Fighting this phenomenon is being continuously sought for and requested through the Progress Report, but nevertheless, during the discussion it was argued that the results remain unsatisfactory. At the end of the discussion, participants, along with the panelists agreed that intensive work, as well as increased prominent cooperation among citizens and institutional spaces is needed in preventing corruption.

Part of the panel in the salon were: Alessandra Roccasalvo, Deputy Resident Representative at UNDP Kosovo; Shaip Havolli, Director, Anti-Corruption Agency; Ariana Qosaj-Mustafa, Programme Director and Senior Researcher, KIPRED. The Salon was moderated by Yllka Buzhala, Lead Researcher, FOL Movement and the op-ed will be written by Asdren Osaj, Policy Researcher, Democracy for Development Institute (D4D).

The Tuesday Salon: “The effectiveness of asset declaration in preventing corruption: What have we done so far?” was held on 11th of December 2018, in the framework of the week against corruption.

This salon is supported by UNDP in Kosovo

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