Integrity Idol: A Case Study In Naming and Faming
Drissa Goita has earned a reputation for punctuality and reliability among his colleagues. […]
Gang of cheerleaders!
Last week, the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) organised an event to celebrate Pakistan Day with emphasis on media’s role in the society. One of their main conclusions: Pakistan’s media is responsible for spreading doom and gloom in the society. The FPCCI is not alone in its critique. It is joined by many who sit in corporate offices, civil society organisations, cabinet division, government secretariats, and establishment circles alike. They are the kind of people who would probably echo Steven Pinker’s latest book “Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress.” In that book, [...]
Who will be South Africa’s First Integrity Idol?
Corruption Watch is one of the organisations supporting the Integrity Idol South Africa initiative, which has arrived in our country and will launch on 16 January in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. […]
GovInsider: Nepal wants to “name and fame” officials
Narayan Adhikari, country representative from Nepal was recently interviewed by GovInsider about the work of the Lab and the Integrity Idol campaign. Find the article here. There is a reality TV show that could help cut corruption – and instead of starry-eyed singers, it is bringing into the spotlight “honest and incredible public servants”. Integrity Idol is “naming and faming” officials and bureaucrats who “behave differently, act differently, and maintain their honesty and credibility,” says Narayan Adhikari, Nepal Country Representative for the Accountability Lab. This initiative celebrates those that are working for the public good, and shines a spotlight on [...]
I Found a Hero!
We recently completed our first Integrity Idol Fellowship in Nepal. Read below about Radip Tandukar's experience. The Integrity Fellowship 2017 took me to a district of surprises, Diktel of Khotang. I never imagined that in this age a district just 325 kms away from Kathmandu; neighboring prosperous districts would still be devoid of a concrete road access. I never thought that after crossing the mighty Sunkoshi over a suspension bridge, I would have to board another vehicle that would then finally take me to my destination. But the surprises gained from my disappointment subsided after the first sip of Tulsi [...]
Fighting Corruption: “Naming and Faming”: Liberia’s Most Honest Gov’t Officials
By: Lawrence Yealue, Country Representative for Accountability Lab Liberia. This article was originally published by Front Page Africa. National TV and Radio Campaign by Accountability Lab this week seeks to celebrate “Integrity Idols”. Corruption and a lack of accountability remain critical challenges to Liberia’s development- the most recent Transparency International poll scored Liberia at just 83rd out of 168 countries.Traditional approaches to tackling corruption have tended to involve the creation of laws, enforcement of rules and efforts to ensure compliance by individuals- all of which are a part of the solution.The difficulty with these approaches, however, is that they start [...]
Five government officials shortlisted for Integrity Idol 2016 award
This article was originally published by myRepublica. With an objective to 'identify and celebrate Nepal's most honest government official', five high performing civil servants have been shortlisted for the Integrity Idol 2016 award. The 3rd national campaign of its kind saw nominations from over 850 government officials from across the country. From the list, five of them were shortlisted for the award by a panel of independent experts on December 22. Women Development Inspector of Jumla, Bindu Kunwar; Under Secretary of National Reconstruction Authority, Bhisma Kumar Bhusal; Principal of Gulmi-based Siddhababa Higher Secondary School, Dor Bikram Shrees; Principal of Bhaktapur-based [...]
Celebrating Nepal’s Most Honest Civil Servants: Integrity Idol 2015 In Full Swing!
“This year, more than ever, Nepal has needed government officials with integrity. This campaign brings Nepalis across the country into a conversation about what this means. It will generate support for those civil servants within the system who are serving the public good. Highlighting their excellent work in public- in an independent way that builds a positive narrative- allows us to build trust with those in power and make sure they are acting on our behalf. It also allows Nepalis to feel part of a positive movement- that they can help to build.” – Narayan Adhikari This year, the Accountability [...]
From wrong-doers to do-gooders: The Integrity Idol movement in Liberia
By: Francis Lansana, Resident with Accountability Lab Liberia. This blog post was originally published by the ONE Campaign. Jugbeh Kekula is a registered nurse at the Grand Bassa branch of the Liberian government hospital in Buchanan—about two hours drive east of the capital Monrovia. She is renowned in her community for her outreach at local markets. “I became a nurse because I love the nursing profession,” she said. “I love serving humanity, I love helping to save lives one way or the other. I just love serving my nation, serving my people.” And now, after a national competition searching for Liberia’s most [...]
Search for Liberia’s Most Exceptional Civil Servants Begins
By: Zeze Ballah. This article was originally published by The Bush Chicken. MONROVIA, Montserrado – The Accountability Lab, a nongovernmental organization, has launched a campaign to recognize outstanding civil servants. The Accountability Lab is doing this through its first ever Integrity Idol in Liberia. The goal of this program is to help promote positive examples of accountable community leaders with the objective of building a society in which everyone will have an equal opportunity. Lawrence Yealue, the Accountability Lab West Africa representative, told The Bush Chicken that Liberians can nominate an honest civil servant who is 59-years-old or younger by filling the [...]