Hong Kong joins Asia Pacific anti-corruption action plan, ICAC Commissioner reveals
2003-5-24
Hong Kong has endorsed the ADB-OECD Anti-Corruption Action Plan for Asia Pacific, marking its participation in a regional anti-corruption programme for the first time, ICAC Commissioner Ambrose Lee Siu-kwong revealed today (Saturday).
Prior to his departure for two international anti-corruption conferences to be held in Seoul, Republic of Korea, Mr Lee said the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has earlier adopted the Action Plan in the capacity of Hong Kong, China.
The Action Plan is a joint programme launched by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to support countries in the region in formulating and implementing anti-corruption strategies.
Under the Action Plan, Hong Kong has to ensure that actions are in place to develop effective and transparent systems for public service, strengthen anti-bribery actions, promote integrity in business operations and support active public involvement.
Hong Kong will be required to report on the progress on implementation at the Action Plan Steering Group’s annual meetings.
“While long-standing policies and legislation are already in place to combat corruption in both the public and private sectors in Hong Kong, the endorsement of the Action Plan represents the government’s long-term commitment to the anti-corruption cause,” Mr Lee stressed.
“Through participation in the Action Plan, we also look forward to enhanced co-operation and experience sharing with the international community.”
Leading a high-level delegation to take part in the 11th International Anti- Corruption Conference (IACC) and the Global Forum III, Mr Lee said Hong Kong’s holistic approach in combating graft effectively on three fronts –'96 investigation, prevention and education - has become a model of reference for many other jurisdictions.
“The ICAC will share its unique graft fighting experience with government ministers, public officials, law enforcers and anti-corruption experts from various jurisdictions at these two major forums.”
Members of the ICAC’s delegation include Director of Investigation, Mr Gilbert Chan Tak-shing; Assistant Director of Operations, Mr Kenny Tso Wai-yan; Assistant Director of Corruption Prevention, Mrs Jean Au Yeung Lui Miu-kwan; and Assistant Director of Community Relations, Ms Julie Mu Fee-man.
At the IACC to be held from May 25-28, Mr Lee will address a plenary session on “Relation of State and Civil Society” and chair a workshop on how to clean up police corruption with Ms Mu speaking as a panellist.
Mr Chan will speak as a panelist at a workshop on “Mutual Legal Assistance” while Mr Tso will speak at another workshop on “ Countering corruption to combat trafficking in human beings ”.
During the Global Forum III on Fighting Corruption and Safeguarding Integrity to be held between May 29 and 31, the ICAC Commissioner will speak at one of the Ministerial Roundtables on “ Law Enforcement: International Co-operation ”.
During their stay in Seoul, the ICAC delegation will also meet the Chairman of Korea Independent Commission Against Corruption, Mr Nam-joo Lee, and other senior Korean officials. The delegation will return to Hong Kong on May 31 (Saturday).
Prior to his departure for two international anti-corruption conferences to be held in Seoul, Republic of Korea, Mr Lee said the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has earlier adopted the Action Plan in the capacity of Hong Kong, China.
The Action Plan is a joint programme launched by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to support countries in the region in formulating and implementing anti-corruption strategies.
Under the Action Plan, Hong Kong has to ensure that actions are in place to develop effective and transparent systems for public service, strengthen anti-bribery actions, promote integrity in business operations and support active public involvement.
Hong Kong will be required to report on the progress on implementation at the Action Plan Steering Group’s annual meetings.
“While long-standing policies and legislation are already in place to combat corruption in both the public and private sectors in Hong Kong, the endorsement of the Action Plan represents the government’s long-term commitment to the anti-corruption cause,” Mr Lee stressed.
“Through participation in the Action Plan, we also look forward to enhanced co-operation and experience sharing with the international community.”
Leading a high-level delegation to take part in the 11th International Anti- Corruption Conference (IACC) and the Global Forum III, Mr Lee said Hong Kong’s holistic approach in combating graft effectively on three fronts –'96 investigation, prevention and education - has become a model of reference for many other jurisdictions.
“The ICAC will share its unique graft fighting experience with government ministers, public officials, law enforcers and anti-corruption experts from various jurisdictions at these two major forums.”
Members of the ICAC’s delegation include Director of Investigation, Mr Gilbert Chan Tak-shing; Assistant Director of Operations, Mr Kenny Tso Wai-yan; Assistant Director of Corruption Prevention, Mrs Jean Au Yeung Lui Miu-kwan; and Assistant Director of Community Relations, Ms Julie Mu Fee-man.
At the IACC to be held from May 25-28, Mr Lee will address a plenary session on “Relation of State and Civil Society” and chair a workshop on how to clean up police corruption with Ms Mu speaking as a panellist.
Mr Chan will speak as a panelist at a workshop on “Mutual Legal Assistance” while Mr Tso will speak at another workshop on “ Countering corruption to combat trafficking in human beings ”.
During the Global Forum III on Fighting Corruption and Safeguarding Integrity to be held between May 29 and 31, the ICAC Commissioner will speak at one of the Ministerial Roundtables on “ Law Enforcement: International Co-operation ”.
During their stay in Seoul, the ICAC delegation will also meet the Chairman of Korea Independent Commission Against Corruption, Mr Nam-joo Lee, and other senior Korean officials. The delegation will return to Hong Kong on May 31 (Saturday).