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2007 Assessment

Burundi: Integrity Indicators Scorecard

Burundi: Integrity Scorecard Report > Sub-Category: Anti-Corruption Agency
Indicators		Score
71	In law, is there an agency (or group of agencies) with a legal mandate to address corruption?	100
72	Is the anti-corruption agency effective?	17
73	Can citizens access the anti-corruption agency?	13

Indicator and sub-Indicator Details

71

In law, is there an agency (or group of agencies) with a legal mandate to address corruption?

71: In law, is there an agency (or group of agencies) with a legal mandate to address corruption?

Score:

YES

NO

score

Comments:

References: Loi N°1/ 27 du 3 août 2006 portant céation, organisation et fonctionnement de la brigade spéciale anti-corruption Loi N°1/ 36 du 13 décembre 2006 portant création de la cour anti-corruption

72

Is the anti-corruption agency effective?

72a: In law, the anti-corruption agency (or agencies) is protected from political interference.

Score:

YES

NO

score

Comments:

References: Lois portant création de la cour et de la brigade anti-corruption

72b: In practice, the anti-corruption agency (or agencies) is protected from political interference.

Score:

100

75

50

25

0

score

Comments:

References: Interview with Christophe Sebudandi, a private consultant in government and corruption, Aug. 27, 2007, in Bujumbura.

Interview with Francois Nyamoya, a lawyer and private consultant who conducted an independent study on the audit office.

Peer Review Comments: The Court and Brigade have only recently become operational. There is no evidence [that the anti-corruption agency is not protected] except the manner of appointing the agents, who are in fact party cadres.

72c: In practice, the head of the anti-corruption agency (or agencies) is protected from removal without relevant justification.

Score:

100

75

50

25

0

score

Comments:

References: Interview with Christophe Sebudandi, a private consultant in government and corruption, Aug. 27, 2007, in Bujumbura.

Interview with Francois Nyamoya, a lawyer and private consultant who conducted an independent study on the audit office.

72d: In practice, appointments to the anti-corruption agency (or agencies) are based on professional criteria.

Score:

100

75

50

25

0

score

Comments:

References: Interview with Gabriel Rufyiri, president of the Observatory for Fight Against Corruption and Economic Embezzlements, July 24, 2007, in Bujumbura.

72e: In practice, the anti-corruption agency (or agencies) has a professional, full-time staff.

Score:

100

75

50

25

0

score

Comments:

References: Interview with Gabriel Rufyiri, president of the Observatory for Fight Against Corruption and Economic Embezzlements, July 24, 2007, in Bujumbura.

72f: In practice, the anti-corruption agency (or agencies) receives regular funding.

Score:

100

75

50

25

0

$Scoring Criteria :: 100 Score Criteria: The agency (or agencies) has a predictable source of funding that is fairly consistent from year to year. Political considerations are not a major factor in determining agency funding. <p>50 Score Criteria: The agency (or agencies) has a regular source of funding, but may be pressured by cuts, or threats of cuts to the agency budget. Political considerations have an effect on agency funding. <p>0 Score Criteria: The agency\'s funding sources are unreliable. Funding may be removed arbitrarily or as retaliation for agency actions.$

Comments:

References: Interview with Gabriel Rufyiri, president of the Observatory for Fight Against Corruption and Economic Embezzlements, July 24, 2007, in Bujumbura.

72g: In practice, the anti-corruption agency (or agencies) makes regular public reports.

Score:

100

75

50

25

0

score

Comments:

References: Interview with Gabriel Rufyiri, president of the Observatory for Fight Against Corruption and Economic Embezzlements, July 24, 2007, in Bujumbura.

72h: In practice, the anti-corruption agency (or agencies) has sufficient powers to carry out its mandate.

Score:

100

75

50

25

0

score

Comments:

References: Interview with Gabriel Rufyiri, president of the Observatory for Fight Against Corruption and Economic Embezzlements, July 24, 2007, in Bujumbura.

Peer Review Comments: Again, because of lack of activity, it is hard to question the score but the person who was interviewed is no friend of the Court/Brigade- though he has made efforts to be more professional.

72i: In practice, when necessary, the anti-corruption agency (or agencies) independently initiates investigations.

Score:

100

75

50

25

0

score

Comments:

References: Interview with Gabriel Rufyiri, president of the Observatory for Fight Against Corruption and Economic Embezzlements, July 24, 2007, in Bujumbura.

73

Can citizens access the anti-corruption agency?

73a: In practice, the anti-corruption agency (or agencies) acts on complaints within a reasonable time period.

Score:

100

75

50

25

0

score

Comments:

References: Interview with Gabriel Rufyiri, president of the Observatory for Fight Against Corruption and Economic Embezzlements, July 24, 2007, in Bujumbura.

Peer Review Comments: The Court was created and according to its statute it was to have exclusive jurisdiction over corruption cases, even those covered by the Penal code. Many cases were on hold between the creation of the Court and the recent start-up of activities when funding for the Court was allocated.

73b: In practice, citizens can complain to the anti-corruption agency (or agencies) without fear of recrimination.

Score:

100

75

50

25

0

score

Comments:

References: Interview with Gabriel Rufyiri, president of the Observatory for Fight Against Corruption and Economic Embezzlements, July 24, 2007, in Bujumbura.

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