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nti-Corruption History
The UNDP was founded on 22 November 1965 with the merger of the Expanded Programme
tion Technical Assistance or EPTA, created in 1949, and the United Nations Special Fund, establi
nti-Corruption 1958.In 1971, the two organizations were fully combined into UNDP.The rationale was to
on duplication of theiractivities.The EPTA was to help the economic and political aspect
nti-Corruption Cases underdeveloped countries while the Special Fund was to enlarge the scope of UN technical as
The UNDP is the United Nations' global development network.It advocates for change and co
countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.UNDP ope
176 countries and territories, working with nations on their own solutions to global and natio
development challenges.As they develop local capacity, they draw on the people of UNDP an
wide range of partners.
Headquartered in New York City, the UNDP is funded entirely by voluntary contributions fro
member nations.The organization has country offices in 166 countries, where it works with lo
governments to meet development challenges and develop local capacity.Additionally, the U
works internationally to help countries achieve the Millennium Development GoalsMDGs
The advent of the United Nations Convention against CorruptionUNCACon 14 Decemb
brought with it new challenges and opportunities for fighting corruption.As a result, UNDP
experienced a significant increase in requests for technical assistance and advisory services.T
UNDP to refocus its anti-corruption priorities using UNCAC as governance and developmen
framework within UNDPs mandate of poverty reduction, realization of the MDGs and prom
sustainable development.

Function
UNDP provides expert advice, training, and grant support to developing countries, with incre
emphasis on assistance to the least developed countries.To accomplish the MDGs and encour
global development, UNDP focuses on poverty reduction, HIV/AIDS, democratic governanc
and environment, social development, and crisis prevention and recovery.UNDP also encoura
protection of human rights and the empowerment of women in all of its programs.
The Office of Audit and InvestigationOAIprovides UNDP with effective independent an
objective internal oversight that is designed to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of UN
operations in achieving its development goals and objectives through the provision of interna
and related advisory services, and investigation services.
OAIs Investigations Section has the mandate to investigate all reports of alleged wrongdoing
involving UNDP staff members and allegations of fraud and corruption against UNDP wheth
committed by UNDP staff members or other persons, parties or entities where the wrongdoin
detriment of UNDP.OAI is the sole office in UNDP mandated to conduct investigations.
OAI conducts investigations into allegations of procurement fraud, corruption and bribery, th
embezzlement, entitlements fraud, and misuse of UNDP resources, etc.
OAI does not investigate allegations that do not constitute misconduct, but indicate manageri
or interpersonal issues.
OAI conducts fact-finding investigations in an ethical, professional and impartial manner, in
accordance with the UNDP Legal Framework for Addressing Non-Compliance with UN Stan
ConductPDFand with the OAI Investigations GuidelinesPDF.

Structure
UNDP is an executive board within the United Nations General Assembly.The UNDP Admin
has the rank of an Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations.While the Administrator is
referred to as the third highest-ranking official in the UNafter the UN Secretary General an
Deputy Secretary General, this has never been formally codified.
The position of Administrator is appointed by the Secretary-General of the UN and confirmed
General Assembly for a term of four years.In addition to his or her responsibilities as head of
the Administrator is also the Chair of the UN Development Group.
The UNDP Organizational Chart

Helen Clark, born 26 February 1950, became the Administrator of the United Nations Develo
Programme in April 2009, and is the first woman to lead the organization.Prior to her appoint
with UNDP, Helen Clark served for nine years as Prime Minister of New Zealand, serving th
successive terms from 1999-2008.Forbes magazine ranked her 20th most powerful woman in
world in 2006.

Achievement
UNDP Anti-Fraud Policy
Jointly prepared by the Bureau of Management, the Office of Audit and Investigations and th
Office, this updated UNDP Anti-Fraud Policywhich supersedes the previous policy statem
codified since 2005, reaffirms that UNDP adopts a zero tolerance policy against frauds and
corrupt practices that are inconsistent with the UN Standard of Conduct or involve a loss to U
funds.
This Anti-Fraud Policy applies to all activities and operations of UNDP.It covers any project
by UNDP, any project implemented by UNDP, and any implementing partner.It covers fraud
 allegations of frauds involving UNDP staff members and its personnel, including but not limi
consultants, service contract holdersSCs, individual contractorsICs, interns, and Un
Nations volunteersUNVsas well as frauds perpetrated against UNDP by contractors, sup
goods and services, implementing partners, or other third parties.
Corruption: Your No Counts
In 2011, UNODC and UNDP have developed a joint global campaign, focusing on how corru
hinders efforts to achieve the internationally agreed upon Millennium Development Goals an
education, health, justice, democracy, prosperity and development.
Global Thematic Programme on Anti-Corruption for Development EffectivenessPACDE
In order to respond to the growing demand for technical assistance in anti-corruption, the Dem
Governance GroupDGGdeveloped the UNDP global programme on anti-corruption enti
Global Thematic Programme on Anti-Corruption for Development EffectivenessPACDE
2011.The main objective of the Programme is to increase state/institutional capacity to eng
effectively in reducing corruption to improve governance and sustain development.
The global programme works closely with both internal partners, such as UNDP regional Bur
Centres, and practices such as Poverty Reduction and MDGs, Conflict Prevention and Recov
Energy and Environment, and external partners, such as UNODC, UNIFEM, ECA, World Ba
and Transparency International.

Contact
UNDP Democratic Governance Group
304 East 45th Street, 10th Floor
New York, NY 1007 USA
Phone: +1 212 906 5043Fax: +1 212 906 6471
Email: pacde@undp.org

References
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UNDP
http://www.undp.org/governance/focus_anti-corruption.shtml
http://www.beta.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/operations/office_of_audit_andinvestigation
http://www.beta.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/operations/office_of_audit_andinvestigation

UNDP is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards which must guide all of our ac
decisions. As staff members in UNDP, it is critical to the success of our important work, and ess
fostering trust in and maintaining the credibility of UNDP, that we exemplify UNDPs values of
accountability, transparency, professionalism, mutual respect and results orientation in all that
UNDP. Ethics at UNDP is fundamentally about keeping UNDPs best interests ahead of our o
interests. UNDP is seeking to establish and reinforce a strong ethical culture within the Organizat
means that:
We must establish and encourage, from the top of the organization down, an overall environme
supports ethical behavior and decision-making. Simply put, we instill in every staff member an
obligation to do what's right. This culture must underscore everything we do, and must be part o
essential spirit of our organization, so that when employees make decisions, large and small, reg
 of who is in the room when they make them, and whether or not lawyers or regulators or clients
anyone else is looking, they are guided by a culture that reinforces doing what's right.

Some tips and guidance for new staff members beginning their journey at UNDP:
Staff members must demonstrate commitment to the values of the Organization through their
conduct. This should be reflected in respect for fundamental human rights, the dignity and wor
human person, equal rights of men and women, and respect for all cultures. These apply in respe
partners, stakeholders, clients and beneficiaries and our staff.
When staff members observe actions and activities that do not live up to UNDPs standards or v
behaviors fall short, we are expected to step in and be a champion for change. If we see such p
workplace behaviors that violate or ignore policy we must step in, raise objections/con
management, OHR or if needed, OAI who can investigate allegations of wrongdoing.
Every person in UNDP is expected to exhibit role model behaviors do not tolerate discriminat
race, national origin, ethnicity etc.), harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, mobbing,
authority, retaliation, exclusion/isolation and so on.
Culture is not an excuse for poor behavioral choices or actions that violate UNDP policy. Persona
must take a back seat to organizational culture and policies.
Accountability and transparency are key. There is a duty on staff to set a high sta
ethics/integrity and to hold others accountable. Business processes and transactions must be tran
Corruption and bribery avoided. People pay close attention to what UNDP staff membersdo -
example. Take ownership for compliance. Avoid even the appearance or inference of improprie
conflicts of interest. Maintain objectivity. SEE something, DO something!
Demand that colleagues and peers all march to the same beat. If integrity pervades the organiz
those who commit misconduct are called to task, the message will be come through. The UN is loo
as the standard bearer for ethical and humanitarian behavior. Staff membershave an obligation t
that legacy.
Individual actions can affect the image, credibility and reputation of the Organization. Protecty
UNDP's reputation. It is all that we have (personal and organizational). We are not subject to natio
rules and regulations, but we should be aware of and abide by them.
The simplest way is to think about the newspaper test: If what you do today were to appear on
page of the countrys leading newspaper tomorrow, would you make the same decision? Percep
appearance often rule the day; sound judgment and common sense are paramount.
Building an environment of trust supports and fosters loyalty to the Organization and its aims an
it is part of everyones responsibility. Ethical conduct builds trust and translates to a heal
environment.

UNDPs Ethics Office is independent of all units, offices, and bureaux, and reports directl
Administrator. We have five main responsibilities:
1. Developing and communicating standards on ethics issues;
2. Providing training and education opportunities to staff and other personnel;
 3. Offering guidance and confidential advice to staff and management to prevent conflicts of inte
other ethics matters;

4. Administering the financial disclosure programme; and

5. Protecting staff against retaliation for reporting misconduct.

e afraid to seek guidance: Ethics Helpline: +1-212-

Fax: +1-212906-6153
Email: ethicsoffice@undp.org

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