ICAC calls for all-out efforts to pass the torch of integrity
2016-6-11
Members of the public must continue to do their utmost to pass on the virtue of integrity, a core value deeply ingrained in the Hong Kong community, to their future generations, ICAC Commissioner Simon Peh Yun-lu told participants of the ICAC’s “All for Integrity” programme today (Saturday).
Officiating at the launching ceremony of the ICAC’s territory-wide, multi-year education and publicity programme this afternoon, Mr Peh said Hong Kong had come a long way in winning the battle of corruption.
“In addition to vigorous law enforcement, education and publicity by our Community Relations Department (CRD) over many years had fundamentally changed the attitude and mind-set of the public towards corruption, turning the universal value of integrity into a core value of the Hong Kong society,” Mr Peh said.
According to the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2016 released by the Swiss-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD) last week, Hong Kong reclaimed the title of the world’s most competitive economy after losing it to USA in the previous year.
Mr Peh noted that the ranking of Hong Kong in the “bribing and corruption” sub-factor in IMD’s annual survey rose by eight places to the 7th among 61 economies polled, showing that Hong Kong’s efforts in integrity building were highly recognised internationally.
Mr Peh called on members of the public, in particular young people, to treasure and uphold Hong Kong’s hard-earned reputation as a corruption-free city. He also encouraged them to proactively participate in the public engagement activities under the “All for Integrity” programme to help disseminate anti-corruption messages.
Today’s launching ceremony was attended by about 200 participants from various sectors including members of District Council and business chambers, members of ICAC’s youth programme i-League and the Commission voluntary group ICAC Club, as well as members of the Citizens Advisory Committee on Community Relations.
The “All for Integrity” programme hinges on three emphasis – public engagement, community support, and passing the torch. Through an array of activities, the programme aims to reach out to different strata of the community to foster their concept of integrity and consolidate their support to the ICAC’s work.
Under the programme, a Speak up for a Corruption-free Hong Kong Slogan and Icon Design Competition and the new season of “ICAC Investigators 2016” TV drama series were launched earlier as precursors.
Other education and publicity activities will take place later this year, including the ICAC’s participation at the Hong Kong Book Fair 2016, district events in local communities co-organised with the 18 District Councils, a campus TV production scheme for primary students, as well as a variety show to be held on the International Anti-corruption Day on December 9.
To promote business ethics and corporate governance, the CRD will co-organise conferences and seminars with different trades and professions, while various government departments and district organisations are ready to support the programme through activities to promote integrity in the coming year.
To coincide with the 20th anniversary of the ICAC Club, a Youth Chapter of the voluntary group will be set up next year to engage more young people in promoting the anti-corruption cause. A youth art fair is in the pipeline as a highlight of the multi-year programme.
Officiating at the launching ceremony of the ICAC’s territory-wide, multi-year education and publicity programme this afternoon, Mr Peh said Hong Kong had come a long way in winning the battle of corruption.
“In addition to vigorous law enforcement, education and publicity by our Community Relations Department (CRD) over many years had fundamentally changed the attitude and mind-set of the public towards corruption, turning the universal value of integrity into a core value of the Hong Kong society,” Mr Peh said.
According to the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2016 released by the Swiss-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD) last week, Hong Kong reclaimed the title of the world’s most competitive economy after losing it to USA in the previous year.
Mr Peh noted that the ranking of Hong Kong in the “bribing and corruption” sub-factor in IMD’s annual survey rose by eight places to the 7th among 61 economies polled, showing that Hong Kong’s efforts in integrity building were highly recognised internationally.
Mr Peh called on members of the public, in particular young people, to treasure and uphold Hong Kong’s hard-earned reputation as a corruption-free city. He also encouraged them to proactively participate in the public engagement activities under the “All for Integrity” programme to help disseminate anti-corruption messages.
Today’s launching ceremony was attended by about 200 participants from various sectors including members of District Council and business chambers, members of ICAC’s youth programme i-League and the Commission voluntary group ICAC Club, as well as members of the Citizens Advisory Committee on Community Relations.
The “All for Integrity” programme hinges on three emphasis – public engagement, community support, and passing the torch. Through an array of activities, the programme aims to reach out to different strata of the community to foster their concept of integrity and consolidate their support to the ICAC’s work.
Under the programme, a Speak up for a Corruption-free Hong Kong Slogan and Icon Design Competition and the new season of “ICAC Investigators 2016” TV drama series were launched earlier as precursors.
Other education and publicity activities will take place later this year, including the ICAC’s participation at the Hong Kong Book Fair 2016, district events in local communities co-organised with the 18 District Councils, a campus TV production scheme for primary students, as well as a variety show to be held on the International Anti-corruption Day on December 9.
To promote business ethics and corporate governance, the CRD will co-organise conferences and seminars with different trades and professions, while various government departments and district organisations are ready to support the programme through activities to promote integrity in the coming year.
To coincide with the 20th anniversary of the ICAC Club, a Youth Chapter of the voluntary group will be set up next year to engage more young people in promoting the anti-corruption cause. A youth art fair is in the pipeline as a highlight of the multi-year programme.
ICAC chief Simon Peh calls on the public to uphold Hong Kong’s hard-earned reputation as a corruption free city.
ICAC chief Simon Peh passes a “torch of integrity” to young representatives.
CAC chief Simon Peh pictured with prize winners of the anti-corruption slogan and icon design competition.
ICAC chief Simon Peh joins i-League members in coffee art making to promote integrity messages.
About 200 participants attend the launching ceremony of the “All for Integrity” territory-wide education and publicity programme.