Organization: Transparency International Cambodia Program Name : Together Against Corruption (TAC) Strengthening demand and participation from society, public and private sectors to fight corruption
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Program Period: October 2012- September 2015 Donor: Sida and Australian Aid (core funding)
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Annual Workplan for Year 2: Oct 2013- Sept 2014 Main Activities
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TIMEFRAME (yearly cycle Oct-Sept)
Year 1 (Oct 2012- Sep 2013)
Goal 1: Diagnose corruption issues and use findings as a reference to stimulate more informed debates and formulate further anti-corruption projects. Q1 Activity 1.1: Technical support from NIS's Political Will and NIS's Advisory Groups
TI Cambodia conducts National Integrity System Assessment (NISA)
Expected results and impacts: 1. Increased awareness about corruption issues within key institutions and their weakness and opportunities to combat corruption 2. Increased evidence based advocacies and projects on anti-corruption 3. Increased momentum and interest from relevant Activity 1.2: stakeholders and citizens in fighting against corruption 4. Increased knowledge about youth perception toward corruption 5. Increased youth participation in promoting integrity and fighting against corruption TI Cambodia conducts Youth Integrity Survey (YIS) 6. Increased demand and pressure from the youth for a corruption free society 7. Increased knowledge and understanding about corruption, leading to increased and more effective evidence-based anti-corruption advocacy
Conduct the National Integrity System (NIS) of Cambodia to find strengths and weaknesses of the key governance institutions in a country that are relevant to the fight against corruption. The findings will be used as recommendations to national institutions and relevant partners for actions.
Cost for meetings and interviews related to NISA Travel cost related to NIS's activities Cost of publications of NIS report and distribution Dissemination and advocacy activities of NISA Miscellaneous expenses Payment to TI-S for their technical expertise and support
Technical support from TIS Conduct Youth Integrity Survey (YIS) which aims 1) to get an extensive understanding of youth perception and experiences regarding integrity in Cambodia; 2) to capture youth specificities compared to older groups; 3) to enable international comparisons, particularly with regional neighbour, Vietnam. The findings will enable proof-based recommendations to be made. This will lead to focused advocacy on how to reduce the forms of corruption largely experienced by youths. In addition, initiatives will be developed on how best to engage youths to alter the status quo and join the fight against corruption. Launch the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) and the Global Corruption Barometer (GCB) as part of our campaign to promote transparency and provide recommendations to national stakeholders as well as development partners for actions.
Cost for meetings related to YIS and field activities Launch the Corruption Perception Index and Global Corruption Barometer Publications and translation of YIS reports and other education materials Dissemination workshop and advocacy activities of YIS Miscellaneous expenses
Activity 1.3: TI Cambodia collects and analyses all corruption-related studies or surveys conducted by other organizations.
Set up an online library Set-up an online library, up-loading and storing all up-to-date reports, articles, journals, publications and Audio Visual and Printing Cost other materials on corruption and make them available for the public to access. Miscellaneous expenses
Goal 2: To build and support partnership and coalition of civil society organizations to fight corruption more effectively Activity 2.1:
TI Cambodia works with development partners to organize high profile Annual National Anti-Corruption Conference (NACC)
Conduct the National Anti-Corruption Conferecnce (NACC). The conference will be conducted annually on relevant topics which include 1) the National Anti-Corruption Conference on Education Sector, 2) the National Anti-Corruption Conference on Judiciary Sector and 3) the National Anti-Corruption Conference on Business Sector. NACC aims at providing platforms for policy makers from government, national and international organizations to meet and discuss anti-corruption policy options and suggestions to promote integrity, transparency and social accountability. The conference will also be an avenue to share knowledge, experiences, and international and sectoral best practices among issue related to good governance and anti-corruption. Policy recommendations will be provided to relevant partners, especially the government and development partners for actions.
NACC cost for states and non-states actors who will be the resource persons for the conferences Venue and meal for participants and other logistic costs Travel, perdiem and accommendation Post conference Interpretation/translation cost for the conferences Follow-up activity with partners/communication Miscellaneous expenses
Activity 2.2: Expected results and impacts: 1. Improved coordination and cooperation among anticorruption stakeholders in making waves about the corruption issues and stronger demand for social integrity 2. Increased knowledge, expertise and experience about the anti-corruption tools resulted in more active and increased participation of the civil society organizations in fighting corruption
Build partnership and coalition with all relevant stakeholders from the government, CSOs, development partners and the private sectors to promote integrity and increase demand for anti-corruption through Anti-Corruption networking event, meetins cost with other NGOs implementing joint projects, workshops, advocacy campaign in relation to legal reform, law enforcement and building grass-root demand for transparency and social accountability. TIC implements the following projects in partnership with partners: - Implement the Business Integrity Program which aims at promoting integrity system within the company's governance structure and reducing bribe and corruption in the private sector. - Promote integrity, transparency and social accountability at the grass-root levels and build social demands for just and transparent society with the Coalition for Integrity and Social Accountability TI Cambodia builds partnership and coalition among (CISA). stakeholders (NGOs, young people, students, media and - With the Cambodian Human Rights Action Committee (CHRAC), implement the project entitled "Court private sectors) through anti-corruption networking Monitoring Project" and conduct the National Anti-corruption Conference (NACC) on the judicial sector. events and projects - Advocate the adoption the Law on Access to Information and Whistle Blower Protection Act in a joint partnership with the Advocacy and Policy Institute (API) and the A2I working group. - Promote and advocate for "Budget Transparency" with the NGOs Forum and relevant partners. - Jointly conduct a workshop on "Political Party's Finance" and call for transparency and accountability in budgeting and expenditure within the registered political parties. - Implement advocacy campaign with the Cooperation Committe of Cambodia (CCC) on legal reform, law enforcement and anti-corruption. - Jointly organize the National Anti-Corruption Coference (NACC) on the education sector with Affiliated Network for Social Accountability (ANSA) and Khmer Institute for National Development (KIND). -Work in partnership with Anti-Corruption Unit on UNCAC Review
Venue, meal for participants
Travel, perdiem and accommendation
Joint project and activities in partnership with NGO partners (CISA, CHRAC, A2I and CCC) and private sectors (BIP)
M&E for the grants and field visits
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Year 3 (Oct 2014- Sep 2015) Q1
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Goal 3: Engage citizens and young people in promoting integrity more actively Activity 3.1 In close collaboration with the Anti-Corruption Unit of the Royal Government of Cambodia, implement of all agreed outputs as outlined in the cooperation agreement for year 2 (2013-2014) below: Key activities:
Costs for implementating all key activities with ACU
- At least 2 educational spots on anti-corruption produced and broadcast on media platforms (television, TI Cambodia in cooperation with the Anti-Corruption Unit radio, newspaper, internet etc.). creates joint projects to promote more active citizen - 1 contest on painting or slogans and short stories regarding anti-corruption conducted. engagement such as concerts and other awareness - Posters, stickers, leaflets, bulletins, calendars and banners containing educational messages on antiraising projects corruption published and disseminated to all stakeholders and the wider public. - Collaborate with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport to incorporate anti-corruption education in the school curriculums. - Conduct a workshop on the preparation of school curriculum incorporated anti-corruption messages in Monitoring and Evaluation primary school, lower secondary school and upper secondary school. - Implement a pilot exercise of the curriculum in some schools. - Publication of relevant documents.
Activity 3.2
TI Cambodia in partnership with NGOs to initiate joint projects to engage citizen andyoung people in promoting integrity more effectively
Small grants for NGO partners to implement projects that will promote citizens' particiaption in promoting integrity and fight against corruption Work with relevant partners from NGOs and media to increase better access to accurate information Networking and partners' selection/assessment and enhance citizens' participation in civic life which concerns them. The Advocacy and Legal Advice Centre (ALAC) is created to receive complaints and work in partnership with ACU and NGO partners to M&E and field visits resolve the complaints from citizens. Miscellaneous expenses
Cost for implementing ALAC activities which include communcation, materials, advertising and traveling cost Expected results and impacts: 1. Activity 3.3 Increased citizens' participation in promoting integrity and in fighting corruption more actively 2. Strong partnership and collaboration between TI Cambodia and Anti-Corruption Unit demonstrates TI's approach of constructive engagement 3. Increased participation from NGOs and citizens in the provinces in project activities that promote integrity and fights against corruptions 4. NGO capacity and skills in anti-corruption projects are enhanced through partnership with TI Cambodia resulted in more NGOs and citizens' involvement in fighting against corruption 5. Increased youth participation through youth-led-initiatives in promoting integrity and fighting against corruption 6. The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MOEYS) agreed to incorporate integrity subjects in the education systems (both formal and informal) 7. A dozen of schools signed up for school integrity programs and became model schools.
TI Cambodia promotes and supports youth to youth initiatives
Under strategic direction of TIC management team and the Youth Advisory Group, implement a wide range of activities which aim at empowering youths/citizens and engaging them in promoting integrity, social accountabilities and reducing corruption:
Direct joint activity costs for all 22 listed youth emowerment projects and activities
1. Conduct training on Young Professional Journalists which aims to promote better access to independent and accurate information, particularly on corruption related issues; 2. Produce Video Spots and Clips on anti-corruption to inform the public about the harmful impacts corruption has on society; 3. Broadcast video clip/spot on social network (facebook and YouTube), Tuk Tuk & radio_or other tools; 4. Organize 2 anti-corruption message contests on poem, song, clip,essay, drawing, photo for year 2 & year 3 (2 contests); Travel 5. Organize an exhibition of anti-corruption messages at CCF, the Embassies, metahouse ‌etc (2 exhibitions); 6. Campaign to promote youth paticipation in the fight agaisnt corruptiion through anti-corruption cards; 7. Organize 1 youth camp/event in partnership with youth NGO partners. 300 core youth teams will be built to train youths in their respective provinces through youth to youth initiatives; 8. Raise awareness to 100 garment/factory employees on their rights and the importance of their engagement against corruption in partnership with ILO-Better Factory Cambodia and unions/associations; 9. Through NGO partners, at least 10 training courses on social accountability, transparency and anticorruption will be conducted to commune councils in 5 communes in provinces; 10. Conduct at least 6 youth to youth training courses/lecture series on transparency, social Create work press/blog on citizens journalist accountability and anti-corruption training in Phnom Penh & provinces to at least 300 youths per year; 11. Through MoEYS, General department of youth & National Institute of Education with support from ACU, 2 workshops on social accountability, transparency and anti-corruption skill will be provided to at least 500 students of NIE in year 2 & year 3; 12. Organize a joint international youth camp with the Global Youth Anti-Corruption and intergrate the network into the ASEAN's youth network; 13. Organize the International Youth Day on 12 Aug in partnership with MoEYS; 14. Conduct assessment to pilot the School Integrity program with 3 primary schools in Phnom Penh; 15. In partnership with universities, provide presentation on Transparency & Anti- corruption to university students; M&E and field visits 16. Create and administer FB page "I AM CLEAN" & YOUTUBE channel+SMS; 17. With professional journalists , implement project which aims at promoting independent journalism and accurate information in Cambodia; 18. Conduct training to youth groups from political parties that have seats in the parliament; 19. Produce TIC's curriculum/study materials/tools on subject related to integrity and fight against corruption; and 20. Increase youth participation in civic life through social media. Create a core ICT teams to train youths in provinces to better access to social media.
Miscellaneous expenses Activity 3.4 TI Cambodia in cooperation with the Anti-Corruption Unit lobbies the Ministry of Education to have integrity In partnership wth the Anti-Corruption Unit and MoEYs, develop the national curriculum on antiincluded on education curricula, and promote transparent corruption for primary, secondary and high schools and conduct pilot exercise of the curriculum in some practices in schools regarding informal fee collections selected schools. from students for teacherss
TIMEFRAME (yearly cycle Oct-Sept)
Main Activities
Expected Reaults and Impacts/3 year plan
Narrative Activities
Activity lines and breakdown
TI Cambodia in cooperation with the Anti-Corruption Unit lobbies the Ministry of Education to have integrity In partnership wth the Anti-Corruption Unit and MoEYs, develop the national curriculum on antiincluded on education curricula, and promote transparent corruption for primary, secondary and high schools and conduct pilot exercise of the curriculum in some practices in schools regarding informal fee collections selected schools. from students for teacherss
Goal 4: Build governance foundations, operational structures and processes for the establishment of a TI National Chapter in Cambodia Activity 4.1 TI Cambodia mobilizes eminent individuals to join and support its anti-corruption efforts
Conduct regular quarterly meeting with the Board of Directors (BoDs) to review achievements/progress to date and provide strategic direction to the management team for the next quarter. The management of TIC and BoDs actively engage with other leaders/activsts to build a stronger momentum against corruption.
Networking and events for ED and board of directors
Activity 4.2 TI Cambodia participates in regional and international events (meetings, training workshops and exchange visits) organized by TI and its partners
Build TIC's governance foundation and technical expertise to effectively plan, implement and monitor anti-corruption efforts through exchange visits to other TI Chapters, Development Partners, academic institutions and training with experts.
Staff capacity building (Exchange visit, retreat....)
Trainer Cost: Airfare, Accomodation, Meal Activity 4.3 TI Cambodia has regular meetings with anti-corruption stakeholders Expected results and impacts: 1. Board of Directors and Executive Director comprising of eminent individuals from diversified backgrounds and expertise (development, human rights, democratic governance, youth development, private sectors and capacity development) are mobilized 2. Improved knowledge and skills of the Management Staff and Board through participating in regional and international events organized by TI and its partners 3. Increased mutual understanding, trust and confidence as well as credibility among anti-corruption stakeholders 4. All legal documents and governance framework developed 5. TI Cambodia is legally registered with the Cambodian government and has a full legality and legitimacy to conduct its anti-corruption work 6. TI Cambodia and its core members have strong commitment and are working towards compliance with criteria and requirements of TI’s Membership Accreditation Policy
Weekly staff reflection, networking/meetings with anti-corruption TIC's management team creates necessary platforms for learnings and feedbacks to occure within the stakeholders organization through a weekly Friday gathering and feedback session as well as expert's presentations. Audio Visual and Print Product Cost Miscellaneous expenses
Activity 4.4
TI Cambodia develops organizational framework and policies including by-laws, financial management manuals, and staff policies (already done)
As recommended by KPMG, all recommendations have been implemented to ensure compliance and effective/efficient governance system. The followings are the recommendations: 1. Improved Results Assessment Framework, including specific goals and performance indicators 2. Framework, procedures and guidelines to select and provide financial support to partner organizations. 3. Fund Raising Strategy. 4. Revised Financial Management Manual, including procurement regulations.
Audio Visual and Print Product Cost
Translation cost Miscellaneous expenses
Activity 4.5 Office Rental Utilities Communications (internet, staff cell card….) Office supplies Gasoline + Mainternance…. Repair and mainternance (Computer/internet/server, office maintenance…) Office furniture for new ones Office furniture ALAC Computers and new server Computers ALAC Photocoper LCD, Office equipment Vehicle Bank charges + Gain/Loss on currency exchange Miscellaneous expenses Communication unit expenses Secutiry guard and clleaning services
Sub-total goal 4: Financial Oversights and Auditing Auditing Fee
Financial Oversights and Auditing Auditing Fee
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TIMEFRAME (yearly cycle Oct-Sept)