Managing Conflict of Interest - Organisation for Economic Co ...
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90 <strong>Managing</strong> <strong><strong>Co</strong>nflict</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Interest</strong>are well aware <strong>of</strong> the conflicts that can arise and have developedlegislation and preventive measures accordingly. A recent OECDsurvey inventoried the types <strong>of</strong> government <strong>of</strong>ficials covered byCOI policies, from auditors and procurement <strong>of</strong>ficials to judges andcustoms <strong>of</strong>ficers, ministers and Cabinet staff.The survey also outlined the procedures used to assist with specificpost–public employment cases, which range from in<strong>for</strong>mingprospective employers <strong>of</strong> imposed restrictions and conditions, anddisclosing the appointment and the application process, to makingrequests <strong>for</strong> the approval <strong>of</strong> the new appointment.252015105Figure 3: Procedures Used in Post–Public Employment Cases0Request approvalbe<strong>for</strong>e taking upthe appointmentDisclose <strong>of</strong>fers <strong>of</strong>future employmentby <strong>of</strong>ficialDisclose <strong>of</strong>fers <strong>of</strong>future employmentby the organisation<strong>of</strong>fering the jobOtherSource: OECD. 2007. Avoiding <strong><strong>Co</strong>nflict</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Interest</strong> in Post–Public Employment: <strong>Co</strong>mparativeOverview <strong>of</strong> Prohibitions, Restrictions and Implementing Measures in OECD <strong>Co</strong>untriesHowever, these are rather general prohibitions and rarely tailoredto specific risk areas. Moreover, implementation mechanismsare weak. Measures <strong>for</strong> supporting, tracking, and ensuring theimplementation <strong>of</strong> decisions on new employment are either lackingor inconsistent. In addition, it is difficult to apply or impose traditionaldisciplinary sanctions in such cases.<strong>Co</strong>nclusionsIn sum, COI is a reality and a challenge affecting public andprivate sector governance. <strong>Co</strong>nsidering the volume <strong>of</strong> transactionsbetween the public and private sectors, and the financial interestsat stake, unmanaged COI can in particular distort competition andthe allocation <strong>of</strong> public resources, waste public money, and triggerwell-publicized scandals that weaken citizens’ trust in public institutions.It is critical to identify COI situations so that real conflicts canADB/OECD Anti-<strong>Co</strong>rruption Initiative <strong>for</strong> Asia and the Pacific
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