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Partnership and Engagement

Upholding Integrity in the Public Service

1 January 2015

by Civil Service College

Book cover of Upholding Integrity in the Public Service

Publisher: Civil Service College
ISBN: 978-981-09-3673-0 (pbk)
ISBN: 978-981-09-3674-7 (ebk)
Publication year: 2015

Singapore's transformation from a corruption-ridden society to one of the cleanest countries in the world deserves closer scrutiny. This booklet summarises the major factors that have contributed towards Singapore's transformation into a clean country with low levels of corruption, namely strong political will against corruption, an effective anti-corruption agency, an independent judiciary, effective laws, a public service that eschews corruption and a zero tolerance towards corruption.

Contents

  • Introduction

  • Strong Political Will Against Corruption

  • The Prevention of Corruption Act, An Empowered Bureau and an Independent Judiciary

  • An Effective Public Service that Eschews Corruption and a Zero Tolerance Towards Corruption

  • Conclusion

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