FICAC signs MOU with Solomon Islands counterpart SIICAC

FICAC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption with the overall objective of mutual and collaborative understanding and sharing common knowledge and continous capacity building between the two agencies in the fight against corruption.

Acting Deputy Commissioner FICAC Francis Puleiwai highlighted this at the signing at the Grand Pacific Hotel, saying this signing expresses the understanding where the two agencies can identify areas where they can foster cooperation to advance anti-corruption vision of the Pacific.

Pulewai says this is in relation to anti-corruption and legislative institution frameworks, anti-corruption capacities at scale including in relation to detection, investigation and prosecution of cases.

She says strengthening public awareness and cross-sectoral cooperation for improved anti-corruption results and enhancing global recognition for anti-corruption institutions from the Pacific while nurturing anti-corruption champions.

Vice Chairperson for Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption Anika Kingmele says this auspicious day marks the beginning of a milestone for SIICAC.

She says it is the beginning of an optimistic and testament of a bilateral relationship and cooperation between not only the two agencies but countries as well.

UNDP Team Leader Effective Governance and Inclusive Growth Rustam Pulatov says through this partnership, they expect to see significant improvements in the way corruption is addressed.

Pulatov says the exchange of knowledge and training session will help SIICAC adopt best practices in complaints handling, leading to stronger investigations and prosecutions, and foster a culture of transparency and integrity within both institutions.