Transparency International Integrity Pacts / independent monitoring for clean public contracting
Intervention Mechanism
Integrity Pacts combine written anti-corruption commitments with independent monitoring. They involve the contracting authority, bidders, and civil society. They also support public disclosure, complaint channels, and follow-up when concerns arise.
Initiative Summary
Transparency International’s Integrity Pacts are used in public procurement, including infrastructure and public works. Under this model, contracting authorities and bidders commit to transparency and integrity. An independent civil-society monitor reviews the process, publishes findings, and raises concerns when irregularities appear.
Practice Lesson
This initiative demonstrates how independent monitoring can strengthen tender oversight. It makes procurement decisions more transparent and easier to scrutinise. It is useful for managing conflicts of interest, identifying warning signs, and supporting corrective action before award or during implementation.
Reference
Transparency International. (n.d.). Integrity Pacts. https://www.transparency.org/en/tool-integrity-pacts
Supporting References
Transparency International. (n.d.). Integrity Pacts – Civil Control Mechanism for Safeguarding EU Funds. Available from: https://www.transparency.org/en/projects/integritypacts<br />
Basel Institute on Governance. (n.d.). Learning Review: Transparency International’s Integrity Pacts for Public Procurement. Available from: https://baselgovernance.org/publications/learning-review-transparency-internationals-integrity-pacts-public-procurement