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1 Transparency International India Registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860, Delhi The coalition against corruption TO WHOMSOEVER IT MAY CONCERN Transparency International India is the Indian Chapter of Transparency International, a Berlin headquartered International Civil Society Organization. Advisory Council Fali S. Nariman B. G. Verghese Anna Hazare Narayana N. R. Murthy Mrs. Aruna Roy We are a non-government, non-party and not-for-profit organization of Indian citizens with professional, social, industrial and academic experience seeking to promote transparent and ethical governance and to eradicate corruption. In that context and on the occasion of the United Nations Mandated International Anti Corruption Day to be held on the 9 th of December, we are proud to announce a series of weeklong events from the 9 th of December to the 15 th of December. The activities shall include: 1. Debate Competitions 2. Cartoon Drawing Competitions 3. Discussions on the Tools of Good Governance. We request your kind participation and cooperation to ensure the success of this initiative. Former Chairmen Kuldip Nayar Adml. R. H. Tahiliani Regd. Office Qr. No.4, Lajpat Bhawan, Lajpat Nagar- IV, NewDelhi Tel.:(011) Fax: ; info@transparencyindia.org; tiindia.newdelhi@gmail.com Project Off. -37, National Park, Lajpat Nagar-IV, New Delhi Tele.: (011) ; Fax: Website:

2 S.N o. Transparency International India 4, Lajpat Bhawan, Lajpat Nagar-IV, New Delhi Anti-Corruption Week 9 th -15 th December 2014 Nature of Event Organizer Place 1. Debate TII and Balvantrai Mehta Vidya Bhawan School, GK - II 2 Other Anti Corruption Activity Balvantrai Mehta Vidya Bhawan, Lajpat Nagar School and TII 3 Panel Discussion TII Rajasthan Chapter Jaipur 4 Anti Corruption and Human Rights Panel Discussion TII Karnataka Chapter New Delhi 48 New Delhi 24 Bengaluru 5 Debate and Taking of Oath Organizations of Schools Western UP 6 Cartoon Competition Quiz and Discussion 7 Discussion, Oath and Community Radio program Student Groups and NGO Shri James Rajasekhran Mooradabad Dhanbad Madurai 8 Discussion on Corruption Shri Onkar Razdan Srinagar 9 Corruption Discussion, Oath taking Society for Awareness and Development (SAAD) Jhanjharpur, Madhubani 10 Cartoon Competition and oath Volunteers and member Eastern UP 11 Anti Corruption Event TII Odisha Chapter, Jagdanand jee Bhubaneswar 12 Sensitization Program ALAC Ranchi and Patna Patna and Ranchi 13 Panel Discussion on Corruption TII and Rotary Club Delhi

3 Transparency International India (Anti Corruption Week) 9 th 15 th December 2014 Transparency International India (TII) is the accredited India chapter of Transparency International, an international civil society organization based at Berlin that has turned the fight against corruption into a worldwide movement. TII is part of a global network that includes more than 100 locally established national chapters and chapters in formative stage. The UN s anti corruption convention an International Pact to say No To Corrupt Practices As the first legally binding international anti corruption instrument, the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) provides a unique tool to address the global menace of corruption. Since December 2005, the Convention, of which UNODC is the guardian, covers four main areas: prevention; criminalization and law enforcement measures; international cooperation; and asset recovery. The Convention now has 164 participant states meaning that the vast majority of UN Member States have come on board. The Convention contains innovative and globally accepted anti corruption standards applicable to both the public and private sectors. Corruption and development C orruption is the single greatest obstacle to economic and social development around the world. Every year, $1 trillion is paid in bribes while an estimated $2.6 trillion are stolen annually through corruption. In developing countries, according to the United Nations Development Programme, funds lost to corruption are estimated to be around ten times the amount of Official Development Assistance (ODA). Corruption affects everyone and can lead to: Poverty: Corruption stifles economic growth, undermines the rule of law, and squanders talent and precious resources. Where corruption is rife, companies are reluctant to invest as the costs of doing business are significantly higher. In corrupt countries, which are rich in natural resources, the population often does not benefit from this wealth. Corruption also weakens safety and security structures such as the police services. Ultimately, corruption prevents people, countries and businesses from fulfilling their potential. Disregard for rights: Corruption undermines democracy, governance and human rights by weakening state institutions that are the basis for fair and equitable societies. Vote buying at election times harms the democratic process and justice is compromised when criminals are able to bribe their way out of trouble. Indigenous peoples and women are particularly vulnerable to corruption. Given their geographic and social exclusion and lack of access to legal protection available to other members of society, their economic, social and cultural rights are threatened by corruption. B R E A K THE CORRUPTION CHAIN

4 Inadequate provision of services: Corruption diverts funds intended to provide essential services such as health care, education, clean water, sanitation and housing. When officials are corrupt, this represents a major hindrance to a Government s ability to meet the basic needs of its citizens. In countries where international aid is meant to improve the quality of life, corruption denies this and can put future funding in jeopardy. Unemployment: When jobs are given not on merit but through nepotism, opportunities to the needy are denied. Often for the poor, women and minorities, corruption means negative of job opportunity. Rooting out corruption has become critical to the achievement of targets such as the United Nations Millennium Development Goals, while fighting this scourge is a major policy priority for development agencies and a rapidly increasing number of countries. Fraud in Education: Playing with our children s future Examples of corruption in education abound. Academic fraud, for instance, is rife in many countries and is regarded as a serious threat to integrity and reliability of certification in higher education. Procurement wastage in the education sector, including school buildings, false maintenance costs and text books for which money is paid but books never received, costs the public dearly. And ghost or absentee teachers who feature on the list of active teachers in schools are a huge drain on public spending. As a result, educational performance among the poorest population is severely hampered and the system s ability to deliver is compromised. Estimating the impact of corruption in education goes beyond adding up immediate financial costs and negatively affects the future of our children. Citizens and civil society Many civil society organizations are working hard to raise awareness, channel information from citizens to the state and exert pressure for political commitments against corruption. As people become increasingly weary of corrupt leaders, they are demanding more accountability. Ordinary citizens, including many young people, are increasingly showing that they are committed to fighting corruption in their communities and Governments. As part of this process, people can and should inform themselves about what their Governments are doing to tackle corruption and hold elected officials ought to be responsible for their actions. Actions are also key reporting incidences of corruption to the authorities, teaching children that corruption is unacceptable, and refusing to pay or accept bribes. Honesty pays Honors and Corruption Dishonors Corruption: eating away from the inside out The duty of youth is to challenge Corruption Transparency International India Regd. Office: 4, Lajpat Bhawan, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi , Ph.: Project Office: 37, National Park, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi , Ph.: Website: info@transparencyindia.org Courtesy: UNODC Supported by :

5 Anti corruption Pledge We hold our beloved homeland's independence, sovereignty, culture and values to the highest respect. We will make every effort to fulfill our duty to the country. I hate corruption. I am determined to abstain from all forms of corruption. In both educational and professional life, I am determined to refrain from cheating and would strive towards accountability. I will be fully respectful of the law of the land and human rights. I will strive to prevent discrimination and exploitation of human beings. I will endeavor to participate actively in all the anti corruption initiatives aimed at building a network of committed individuals. I swear with sincerity and commitment that in my whole life, I will neither take bribe nor offer any bribe and will keep on sensitizing people about that evils of corruption. Jai Hind Jai Bharat Let s come together, B R E A K The Corruption Chain The duty of youth is to challenge Corruption Corruption: eating away from the inside out Transparency International India (TII) is the accredited India chapter of Transparency International, an international civil society organization based at Berlin that has turned the fight against corruption into a worldwide movement. TII is part of a global network that includes more than 100 locally established national chapters and chapters in formative stage. Supported by :

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