1. Der Kampf gegen die Korruption

2. What is corruption? Grand corruption acts committed at a high level of government at the expense of the public good Petty corruption everyday abuse of entrusted power by low- and mid-level public officials Political corruption a manipulation of policies, institutions and rules of procedure in the allocation of resources and financing by political decision makers

3. What are the costs? Corruption impacts societies in a multitude of ways. In the worst cases, it costs lives. Short of this, it costs people their freedom, health, or money. Political Economic Social Environmental

4. Political Corruption is a major obstacle to democracy and the rule of law.

5. Economic Corruption depletes national wealth, and also hinders the development of fair market structures and distorts competition.

6. Social Corruption corrodes the social fabric of society.

7. Environmental Ecological degradation is another consequence of corrupt systems.

8. Who cares? Yes, we do.

9. Transparency International

10. History In 1993, a few individuals in Germany decided to take a stance against corruption and created Transparency International. Now, present in more than 100 countries, the movement works relentlessly to stir the world’s collective conscience and bring about change.

11. Guiding principles Build partnerships representatives from government, business and civil society work together Proceed step-by-step corruption can’t be rooted out in one big sweep Stay non- confrontational to get all relevant parties around the negotiating table

12. Achievements the creation of international anti-corruption conventions the prosecution of corrupt leaders and seizures of their illicitly gained riches national elections won and lost on tackling corruption companies held accountable for their behavior both at home and abroad

13. However Much remains to be done to stop corruption

19. Why Germany ranks 12 th ? Legal system School education Moral education Family education

20. Legal system As a democratic country under the rule of law, the construction of anti-corruption laws in Germany has been integrated into all aspects of social life. The fight directed by the law against corruption is relatively complete, rigorous and targeted.

21. Legal system Legislative system German Criminal Code Basic Law for the Federal Republic of Germany

22. Legal system Civil servants system Open recruitment Lifelong occupations with high salary Rotation & rights restriction system Probity & self-discipline education system Professional ethics & honesty training system

23. Legal system Supervision & restriction system Parliament supervision The Bundestag can effectively supervise the implementation. Administrative supervision The Interior Ministry has special anti-corruption work-team & full-time staff. Judicial supervision The Administrative Court can supervise the government and civil servants. The public supervision The Procuratorate should carry out investigation on the basis of media reports. The citizen supervision All the citizens participate, and can criticize even lawsuit the government's decisions according to the laws.

24. Legal system Prevention system To assess the risk of corruption of the internal positions in Federal Parliament To identify the early warning signs of corruption

25. Legal system Punishment system Complete source of investigation Rigid investigation & punishment With various measures

26. Legal system Institution & organization Der Bundestag To prevent the abuse of power and reduce the occurrence of corruption Anti-corruption agency Internal supervision mechanism in federal & state government departments, and state governments have full autonomy in anti- corruption institutions Independent audit institution Entirely under the rule of law NGO- Transparency International Politically non-partisan and place great importance on its independence

27. Why Germany ranks 12 th ? Legal system School education Moral education Family education

28. School education Students are required to have group spirit and fulfill the rights and obligations of basic regulations. It is helpful to cultivate the consciousness of minors to keep away from corruption and consciously resist corruption.

29. Why Germany ranks 12 th ? Legal system School education Moral education Family education

30. Moral education Germans pay more attention to the value of religious ethics and the perfection of the personality. Religious doctrine influences children’s character by fostering them to be a man of integrity.

31. Why Germany ranks 12 th ? Legal system School education Moral education Family education

32. In Germany, parents take the training of children's ability to fulfill obligations very seriously. Kids are encouraged to think critically, act uprightly and live independently. This leads to the precise, earnest and law- abiding character of the Germans.

33. What could we learn? Legislative branch of government Executive branch of government Law enforcement Audit institution Judiciary Political parties Public sector Civil society Anti-corruption agencies

34. Thank you. Danke.