New UN rules to enhance accountability

New UN rules to enhance accountability

UNITED NATIONS – As part of continued efforts to enhance accountability in the wake of recent corruption scandals, the UN on Tuesday unveiled new rules calling for financial disclosure forms to be completed by all senior staff.

In amendments to staff regulations, UN chief Kofi Annan also detailed tougher disciplinary measures against staff members found guilty of sexual misconduct. “The secretary general continues to place great emphasis on the accountability of staff involved in the management of the organisation’s resources, including avoiding situations that could give rise to potential conflicts of interest with their duties and responsibilities,” said Annan.The new rules, designed to identify potential conflict of interest and minimise the risk of officials being perceived as using their position for personal gain, called for financial disclosure forms to be completed by all staff at the level of director or above.- Nampa-AFP”The secretary general continues to place great emphasis on the accountability of staff involved in the management of the organisation’s resources, including avoiding situations that could give rise to potential conflicts of interest with their duties and responsibilities,” said Annan.The new rules, designed to identify potential conflict of interest and minimise the risk of officials being perceived as using their position for personal gain, called for financial disclosure forms to be completed by all staff at the level of director or above. – Nampa-AFP

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