TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL COUNTRY STUDY
What is the NIS? The concept of the NIS has been developed and promoted by Transparency International as part of its holistic approach to fighting corruption. While there is no blueprint for an effective system to prevent corruption, there is a growing international consensus as to the salient institutional features that work best to prevent corruption and promote integrity.
The National Integrity System encompasses the key institutions, sectors (the ‘pillars’ as represented in Figure 1), culture and activities that contribute to integrity, transparency and accountability in a society. When it works properly, the NIS combats corruption to support sustainable development, rule of law and human rights. Strengthening the NIS is about promoting better governance across all aspects of society.
Figure 1: The National Integrity System ‘Temple Diagram’
P U B L I C AWA R E N E S S S O C I E T Y ’ S VA L U E S
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International Actors
Civil Society
Media
Public Service
I N T E G R I T Y
Watchdog Agencies
Ombudsman
Auditor-General
Judiciary
Executive
N A T I O N A L
Legislature
Quality of Life
Rule of law
Private Sector
Sustainable development