National Anti-Corruption Observatory
The National Anti-Corruption Observatory is a government body in Cameroon that investigates political corruption,"2005 Investment Climate Statement". organises anti-corruption initiatives,"CAMEROON" and monitors the government's anti-corruption efforts.Ndikum 85. The observatory is made up of 15 members and is part of the office of the prime minister. The body has no legal enforcement powers; relevant government bodies must prosecute any corruption allegations.
History
The observatory was founded in January 2000 by President Paul Biya, then under pressure to respond to allegations of human rights violations in Cameroon.Jimo et al. 84. The U.S. State Department and Transparency International criticise the body as largely ineffectual due to its inability to prosecute accused corrupt members of government and its alleged lack of concrete accomplishments. The observatory received no funding in 2004, which the U.S. State Department cites as further proof of Cameroon's lukewarm approach to fighting corruption.
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References
- "[https://2001-2009.state.gov/e/eeb/ifd/2005/41994.htm 2005 Investment Climate Statement -- Cameroon]". U.S. Department of State. Accessed 8 April 2007.
- "[http://www.irinnews.org/report.aspx?reportid=57951 CAMEROON: New anti-corruption drive leaves many sceptical]". 27 January 2006. IRIN. UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Accessed 8 April 2007.
- Jimo, Hakeem, Tidiane Sy, and Dame Wade. [http://www.transparency.org/content/download/4312/26341/file/rr_wwc_africa.pdf West and West-Central Africa]. Global Corruption Report 2001. Transparency International. Accessed 8 April 2007.
- Ndikum, Gerald. "Cameroon's anti-corruption campaign: a paper tiger?" [http://www.transparency.org/content/download/4312/26341/file/rr_wwc_africa.pdf West and West-Central Africa]. Global Corruption Report 2001. Transparency International. Accessed 8 April 2007.
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Category:2000 establishments in Cameroon
Category:Government of Cameroon
Category:Anti-corruption agencies
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