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The outreach program undertaken by the Directorate of Public Education and Corruption Prevention is gaining momentum, with members of the public now gaining insight knowledge on what corruption entails.

In addition to the sensitization seminars held at various Regional Offices country–wide for the past two years, the Directorate also conducted similar trainings at various Local Authorities and public schools in regions such as Karas, Hardap, Omaheke, Otjozondjupa, Erongo, Oshana,Oshikoto and Kunene between March and June 2010.

The Director of Anti-Corruption Commission, Mr Paulus Kalomho Noa attended a conference for heads of anti-corruption agencies on promoting good governance in public institutions in Africa on 10-12 May 2010 in Tangier, Morocco.  The conference was organized by African Training and Research Centre in Administration for Development (CAFRAD).

The United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) which is the first legally binding global instrument in the fight against corruption entered into force on 14 December 2005.  The State Parties to this Convention signed the Convention in recognition of the fact that corruption is not just a local evil but a transnational phenomenon that affects all societies and economies.  Therefore international cooperation to prevent and fight corruption is essential.  State Parties further acknowledge the need to adhere to the principles of proper management of public affairs and public property, fairness, responsibility and equality before the law and the need to safeguard integrity and to foster a culture of rejection of corruption.