Wednesday, December 10, 2014

OSCE: No senior official convicted of corruption 
 
Ambassador Raunig says that more efforts are needed to fight corruption and the strategies are futile if done without the proper tools.

Speaking at the National Anti-Corruption Forum, the head of the OSCE Presence in Tirana, said that there is still no senior official convicted of corruption.

He further said that the strategy against corruption is very important, but strategies are futile if done without the proper tools. Raunig noted that more vigorous action is needed to combat corruption.

"Although the number of corruption cases registered in the first half of 2014 is considerable, 468 cases according to the Ministry of Justice, none of them includes a high-level official.

According to the data, there are no cases of identification and punishment of high level officials and the perception of corruption remains high. Albania needs more consistent action in the fight against corruption.

OSCE has supported the government in drafting the strategy against corruption. The strategy is a guide that prevents corruption in all areas of governance, "he said.

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