Whistleblower Protection Regimes: Trends and Challenges in Fighting Corruption
Explore the growing trend of whistleblower protection regimes worldwide, focusing on the Asia-Pacific region. Learn about the impact on corruption perception, the effectiveness of these laws, and key insights from the National Youth Integrity Survey in Bangladesh.
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Whistleblower Protection Regimes : Trends and Challenges Iftekhar Zaman Executive Director Jakarta, 20 October 2015
Whistleblower protection regimes: A relatively recent trend Growing menace of corruption & Illicit financial flow UNCAC commitment Civil Society demand, active media Donors expectation Electoral pledges Rapidly popularizing across all regions (60+ countries; 10-12 in Asia-Pacific region) Stand-alone or complementing legal provision as part of other anti-corruption laws or access to information laws
Whistleblower Protection Law and Corruption Perception in Asia-Pacific Region Countries that have WBP Law Countries that don t have WBP Law CPI Score/Rank CPI Score/Rank Country name Country name Australia 80 (11) Afghanistan 12 (172) Bangladesh 25 (145) Cambodia 21 (156) Bhutan 65 (30) China 36 (100) Brunei (A-C law) - Indonesia 34 (107) Hong Kong (A-C law) 74 (17) Laos 25 (145) India 38 (85) Maldives - Japan 76 (15) Nepal 29 (126) Malaysia 52 (50) Pakistan 29 (126) Myanmar 21 (156) Papua New Guinea 25 (145) New Zealand 91 (2) Singapore 84 (7) Philippines (draft) 38 (85) Sri Lanka 38 (85) South Korea 55 (43) Thailand 38 (85) Taiwan (A-C law) 61 (35) Vietnam 31 (119)
Potential for effectiveness Comprehensive and robust law for protection and security having a broad scope and coverage Clear-cut specific and adequate alternative channels of reporting both internally and externally including anonymous reporting and confidentiality Specific protection from all forms of retaliation and discrimination against whistleblowers Legal remedies and compensation including interim remedy and protection
National Youth Integrity Survey Bangladesh 2015 http://www.ti-bangladesh.org/beta3/index.php/en/research-policy/99-cross-country-study/4664-national- youth-integrity-survey-2015-full-report-english
http://www.thedailystar.net/photo/2009/10/15/2009-10-15__front01.jpghttp://www.thedailystar.net/photo/2009/10/15/2009-10-15__front01.jpg Anti-corruption agency: Toothless Tiger?
WBP Law Necessary, Not sufficient Complementary legal regime, such as Anti-corruption law Anti-money laundering law Right to Information Act Effective enforcement Conducive Institutional capacity Anti-corruption agencies Law enforcement agencies Independent judiciary Effective legislative body (Parliament) Public awareness, active media Political will without fear or favour
Thank you edtib@ti-bangladesh.org www.ti-bangladesh.org
