Mali: New anti-corruption strategy launched
The most pronounced forms of corruption in Mali are closely tied to the country’s political and security challenges, particularly terrorism. The transitional authorities plan to allocate over 6.772 billion FCFA to implement the five-year strategy for combating this scourge that undermines the national economy.
This information was recently made public during the opening sessions for sharing and adopting the national strategy for combating corruption and its action plan for 2023-2027.
This initiative is spearheaded by the Ministry of Refoundation in partnership with the Canadian Embassy. The new strategy aims to establish operational mechanisms in Mali to combat corruption and promote good governance. “It’s a document outlining how we plan to effectively combat corruption. It includes strategic axes such as governance and reforms. The second axis focuses on preventing acts of corruption, enforcement, and communication”, explained Aboubacar Tiécoura Konaté, technical advisor at the Ministry of Refoundation.
Officials from anti-corruption organizations have expressed their support for this initiative, including Moussa Ousmane Touré, president of the network of Malian associations fighting corruption, who highlighted significant actions outlined in the document. “We are a network that exposes corruption. But before exposing, we must first raise awareness, because many engage in corrupt practices out of ignorance”, he emphasized.
It’s important to note that funding for the national strategy to combat corruption will be provided 70% from the national budget and 30% from technical and financial partners.
