International cooperation and community participation crucial to fighting corruption, says ICAC chief
2007-12-9
International cooperation and community participation were pivotal to the success in the fight against corruption, ICAC Commissioner Mr Timothy Tong Hin-ming said today (Sunday).
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the International Anti-Corruption Day cum 10th anniversary of the ICAC Club Carnival, Mr Tong said international cooperation had become increasingly important in combating corruption due to economic globalisation.
The ICAC had maintained effective cooperation and exchange with overseas agencies in investigating corruption cases, recovery of corrupt proceeds and arrests of fugitives.
Mr Tong said the engagement of the public was also essential in cultivating a probity culture in a society.
Riding on the strength of international cooperation and public support, the ICAC would help maintain Hong Kong’s reputation as one of the world’s cleanest regions through an integrated anti-corruption strategy of law enforcement, corruption prevention and community education, Mr Tong added.
Joining the officiating ceremony were: Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Corruption, Mrs Laura Cha; Chairman of the Operations Review Committee, Dr Andrew Chuang Siu-leung; Corruption Prevention Advisory Committee member Mr Ip Shing-hing; Citizens Adv isory Committee on Community Relations member Dr Maurice Tse Kwok-sang and Commissioner of Western Australia’s Corruption and Crime Commission, Mr Len Roberts-Smith. Other officiating guests included representatives of the 18 District Councils.
In sharing their visions on anti-corruption, these officiating guests noted that the International Anti-Corruption Day would help enhance global awareness against corruption, which has become more transnational.
The United Nations has designated December 9 as the International Anti-Corruption Day to commemorate the launching of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) in December 2003.
The ICAC is authorised by the Central People’s Government to assist other State Parties in developing and implementing corruption prevention measures under UNCAC.
Meanwhile, twelve ICAC Club’s founding members were presented with awards for their valuable contribution and support of various anti-corruption activities.
The ICAC Club was formed in 1997 to promote civic participation in the anti-corruption work amongst all walks of life.
About 4,500 people today took part in the carnival held at the Sham Shui Po Sports Ground. Apart from stall games on anti-corruption themes, the carnival also featured the display of firearms used by ICAC arms issued officers.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the International Anti-Corruption Day cum 10th anniversary of the ICAC Club Carnival, Mr Tong said international cooperation had become increasingly important in combating corruption due to economic globalisation.
The ICAC had maintained effective cooperation and exchange with overseas agencies in investigating corruption cases, recovery of corrupt proceeds and arrests of fugitives.
Mr Tong said the engagement of the public was also essential in cultivating a probity culture in a society.
Riding on the strength of international cooperation and public support, the ICAC would help maintain Hong Kong’s reputation as one of the world’s cleanest regions through an integrated anti-corruption strategy of law enforcement, corruption prevention and community education, Mr Tong added.
Joining the officiating ceremony were: Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Corruption, Mrs Laura Cha; Chairman of the Operations Review Committee, Dr Andrew Chuang Siu-leung; Corruption Prevention Advisory Committee member Mr Ip Shing-hing; Citizens Adv isory Committee on Community Relations member Dr Maurice Tse Kwok-sang and Commissioner of Western Australia’s Corruption and Crime Commission, Mr Len Roberts-Smith. Other officiating guests included representatives of the 18 District Councils.
In sharing their visions on anti-corruption, these officiating guests noted that the International Anti-Corruption Day would help enhance global awareness against corruption, which has become more transnational.
The United Nations has designated December 9 as the International Anti-Corruption Day to commemorate the launching of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) in December 2003.
The ICAC is authorised by the Central People’s Government to assist other State Parties in developing and implementing corruption prevention measures under UNCAC.
Meanwhile, twelve ICAC Club’s founding members were presented with awards for their valuable contribution and support of various anti-corruption activities.
The ICAC Club was formed in 1997 to promote civic participation in the anti-corruption work amongst all walks of life.
About 4,500 people today took part in the carnival held at the Sham Shui Po Sports Ground. Apart from stall games on anti-corruption themes, the carnival also featured the display of firearms used by ICAC arms issued officers.