The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) new whistleblowing policy has included board and elected members under watch.
The Whistleblowing Policy 2023 builds on a 2007 policy, which at the time was considered as progressive and reflective of the value the Bank Group places on the contribution of whistleblowers to its anti-corruption processes, and its zero tolerance of any retaliation against them.
The new policy sets additional standards, by bringing the bank’s Boards members and elected officials under the disciplinary scope of the policy where they are found to have threatened or participated in retaliation against any internal or external party reporting fraud and corruption in Bank operations, or assisting in audits, investigations and disciplinary processes.
Speaking at the launch of the Whistleblowing Policy sensitisation six-month campaign, Director, Office of Integrity and Anti-Corruption, Paula Santos-Da Costa, stated: “The campaign will be implemented over a six-month period in the Bank’s headquarters, regional and country offices and in Regional Member Countries.”
Santos-Da Costa, the Bank’s designated chief whistleblower protection officer, said the campaign will be carried out through a variety of activities including, installation of information desks, dissemination of information, education and communication materials such as fact sheets and frequently asked questions.
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