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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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