Code of Conduct Africa (open file)-nw - Airtel Africa

Gifts and EntertainmentOBJECTIVETo maintain Bharti’s reputation of a transparent, best-in-classcompany, that acts with integrity and bases its decisions only onlegitimate business considerationsThis Code covers vendors, suppliers, customers, governmentagencies and departments, as well as those currently doing, orseeking to do, business with BhartiCODEReceiving gifts, inappropriate entertainment or any other gratuitiesfrom people with whom we do business, is generally notacceptable, because doing so could imply an obligation that isbest avoidedBe aware that any bribe or improper payment is prohibited - seeGuidance on Gifts & Bribes [pg. 39]DosSome gifts are acceptable, provided they are infrequent andnot excessive in value, as normal part of business and notembarrassing to discussEntertainment incidental to the normal course of business isacceptable, such as a regular meal with limited alcoholDONTsDon’t accept any personal favour or entertainment, such aspaid for holidays, dinners outside scope of normal business, foryourself or your familyDon’t attend any event which includes paid-for travel andaccommodation, unless sanctioned by the relevant superiorsReport all gifts received to the relevant person in your office, aspart of the monthly compliance certification processRead the Gifts Policy15