Strategic Interventions 2014-2016

ITRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL SRI LANKA

Strategic interventionS1st July 2014 to 30th June 2016

II Strategic interventionS - 1St July 2014 to 30th June 2016

table of contentSIntroductIon 01

context AnAlysIs 02

ApproAch to Key results AreAs 04

strAtegIc FrAmeworK (chAnge theory) 05

theory oF chAnge mAp 06

Key results AreAs 08

1. AccountAble And responsIve elected members 08

2. ActIve And orgAnIzed cIvIl socIety 09

3. credIble medIA And publIc Interest InvestIgAtIve JournAlIsm 09

4. An Independent And eFFectIve publIc servIce 10

5. A busIness communIty thAt prActIces corporAte governAnce 10

6. InstItutIonAl development 11

orgAnIzAtIonAl mAnAgement 11

monItorIng evAluAtIon And leArnIng (mel) 12

monItorIng 12

evAluAtIon 12

FInAnce And resource mAnAgement 13

rIsK mAnAgement 13

gender Aspect In AntI-corruptIon worK 14

conFlIct sensItIvIty 14

InstItutIonAl lInK 14

Annexures 15

A1 logIcAl FrAmeworK ApproAch 2014 – 2016 17

A2.1 mel FormAt – result JournAl 24

A2.2 mel FormAt – tIsl progress mArKer JournAl 25

A3 rIsK mAtrIx - InstItutIonAl rIsK Assessment 26

A4 worK plAn 27

1TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL SRI LANKA

introductiontransparency International sri lanka (tIsl), the sri lankan chapter of the global movement against corruption, was established in 1999 and registered as a company limited by guarantee in 2002. since its inception tIsl continues to fight all forms of corruption and misappropriation in partnership with diverse stakeholders in the political, economic and social spheres in post-war sri lanka.

Accredited as a formal chapter of the transparency International movement, tIsl is the only civil society organization in sri lanka with exclusive governance and an anti-corruption mandate. tIsl’s continued activism in sri lanka is vital to maintain the momentum of the anti-corruption journey, and is considered as a prerequisite to democracy in sri lanka. tIsl has consistently fought to expand the diminishing space for civil society and for others who are committed to its cause, by providing them with alternative means of reporting and exposing corruption. tIsl is committed to provide expertise and leadership in critical engagement with civil society and government to mainstream the ongoing movement against corruption.

the first strategic plan of tIsl was developed for the period 2007 – 2011 with a view to achieving its vision of a nation that upholds integrity. the second strategic plan was developed late 2010 and early 2011 and went into effect in July 2011 for a period of 5 years ending in 2016. this plan which was developed in a participatory manner with the inputs of both internal and external stakeholders in the fight against corruption, included diverse interventions that were founded on research based advocacy.

due to the rapidly changing socio political environment in sri lanka and the alarmingly increasing levels of corruption, tIsl conducted a review of the ongoing strategic plan in march 2014 in order to make it more relevant to the emerging needs of the current context. shifting from a predominantly local level focus to a much wider national level focus, the interventions outlined below are primarily based on the findings and the recommendations of the national Integrity systems Assessment (nIs 2014)1. the evidence collated in the nIs report was used as inputs when developing the theory of change map on which the revised logical Frame Analysis is based. the theory of change proposes a national level strategy to counter the corruption and misappropriation rampant in sri lanka, even though it will be a long drawn out process. tIsl hopes in the next two years to make a considerable headway by bringing together all stakeholders required to achieve the envisaged outcomes.

presently, tIsl programs are being supported by the government of norway (core grant) transparency International (tI) secretariat, national endowment for democracy (ned) - usA, diakonia, helvetas and taiwan Foundation, Internews and may memorial Foundation (program grant). All except ned grants will come to an end at the end of June this year.

1. draft nIs report 2014, to be published soon

2 Strategic interventionS - 1St July 2014 to 30th June 2016

context analySiSsri lanka is at a critical phase of its economic and social development as it emerges from a 30 year long protracted conflict. It is raising its head as a player in international fora’s with the hosting of the commonwealth heads of government meeting (chogm) in november 2013 and the world youth conference which was held in may 2014. rapid infrastructure development is witnessed all across the country which includes the newly built highways, airport and port. however progress is often tainted with the silent allegations of bribery and corruption which is exacerbated by the lack of transparency and accountability of the relevant parties.

A few studies conducted recently confirm the increase in the levels of corruption in sri lanka. According to the transparency International’s 2013 global corruption barometer (gcb), world’s largest public opinion survey to collect the general public’s views on and experiences of corruption, corruption is still perceived as a major problem with 64% of sri lankan respondents claiming that corruption has increased in the past two years period2. moreover a similar percentage of respondents also felt that the police were corrupt or extremely corrupt adding to the breakdown of law and order in the country3. these findings were later supported by the findings of the 2013 corruption perceptions Index which saw sri lanka drop down by 12 places to rank at 91 out of 177 countries with a score of 374. this was the first occasion where sri lanka’s rank dropped so drastically.

the information collected at tIsl’s shelter for Integrity, a center which provides free legal support to victims and witnesses of corruption provides further insight into sri lanka’s corruption problem. Its database pinpoints land and property as one of the major sectors plagued by corruption with 75% of the clients complaining about corruption pertaining to state owned land. In addition the youth Integrity survey released by tIsl in 2013 found that the youth of this country perceives the public sector as most corrupt.

the recent increase in corruption and the grave governance related issues that seem to raise its head frequently, such as electoral malpractices, ethnic tension, attacks on media and religious places, public disturbances and the rising crime rate poses the critical question of what is causing corruption and the collapse of good governance in the country. the recently concluded nIs study points the finger to the non implementation of existing laws and the overpowering influence of the executive on almost every institution in the country with the 18th amendment to the constitution. the politicization and the erosion of independence of the public sector, oversight bodies, and the judiciary have greatly increased the risk of corruption undermining the principle of accountability. Impunity, concentration of power, collapse of governance structures, passive militarization of civil administration and media censorship continues to challenge democratic values and good governance practices. the lack of political will of the government to strengthen transparent and accountability standards has not only had a negative impact on the rapid development of the country but has also affected the post war reconciliation process. this situation is further aggravated by the ineffectiveness of the law enforcement agencies and the passive role played by the commission to Investigate Allegations of bribery or corruption (cIAboc) whose rare inquiries are often the result of political interference.

2. http://www.transparency.org/gcb2013/country/?country=sri_lanka3. http://www.transparency.org/gcb2013/country/?country=sri_lanka4. http://cpi.transparency.org/cpi2013/results/


on the other hand there is an all pervasive apathy and unknowingness among citizens as to the far reaching implications of corruption. the public at large is passive and quite disengaged in the processes of governance, particularly in anti-corruption work. the post-war situation has worsened the ethos of disengagement with the breakdown of rule of law of the country and the unconditional impunity enjoyed by corrupt perpetrators. Furthermore the public is left with no alternatives in a weakening democratic system where power continues to remain concentrated on the executive with no room for checks and balances amidst a rapidly disintegrating opposition. the engagement of the public in anti-corruption work requires a strategy in participatory and inclusive state craftsmanship with a shared ideal in which integrity is supreme and there is zero tolerance for injustice including corruption of all forms, which erode social equity and justice.

It is in this light that transparency International sri lanka is proposing a predominantly national level strategy to combat and reduce corruption in sri lanka in its next cycle of planning. this strategy which envisions a nation that upholds integrity will encompass engagement with key actors of the larger integrity and governance system in sri lanka and coordination between all actors committed towards anti-corruption. under the guidance of this larger governance agenda, tIsl will agitate and advocate for a change while mobilizing stakeholders into pressure groups in the next two years. tIsl believes this action will create the required momentum and commitment to continue with the anti-corruption struggle in a much more impactful manner beyond 2016 towards achieving the stated objectives.

In recent years tIsl have looked into working largely with stakeholders attached to the local government elected bodies in order to instil good governance practices and values at the grassroots so that it may flow into the national level where engagement with the relevant stakeholders have been more challenging. however experience have taught tIsl that sustainable change is derived at the top and therefore it is imperative that tIsl targets sectors such as the public sector and actors such as elected members, both parliamentarians and local government, to advocate for policy reforms and lasting systemic change.

As a chapter of a larger global movement tIsl has access to internationally proven best practices and tools that not only enhance citizen’s engagement in the anti-corruption journey but also help to identify gaps and solutions for procedural weaknesses in government and civil society structures. tIsl is committed to providing expertise and leadership in critical engagement with civil society and government to mainstream and enhance the ongoing movement against corruption. tIsl’s experience in working with media, youth, local government institutions as well as national level actors such as parliamentarians and policy makers puts the organization in an ideal position to advocate for stricter laws, transparent processes and accountability from officials of all levels.


approach to Key reSultS areaStIsl will focus on the following strategic framework in the pursuance of its objectives.

reSearch: evidence-based and participatory action research which generates knowledge to develop culturally sensitive anti corruption advocacy materials to support the advocacy work initiated by tIsl. Its interventions will include activities such as - measuring the magnitude and impact of corruption through a household survey; assessing the perception of corruption among different groups such as women, youth and general public, developing position papers for policy dialogues with the legislators and policy makers; offering recommendations through research reports; compilation of the annual governance report; compiling the national integrity context and systems analysis;

advocacy: developing advocacy strategies to minimize incidents of corruption in sri lanka and to bring about systemic changes. promoting best practices for increasing demand for integrity: develop standards and identify exemplary achievements in anti corruption interventions among youth, women, business, journalists, political representatives and public officials for appreciation and engage as mentors. creation of pressure groups and citizen coalitions demanding transparency and accountability; strengthen existing coalitions and create new ones among business, youth, women, teachers, political representatives, public officials and journalists. Its interventions will include activities such as the national Integrity Awards; sambashana discussion forum on timely governance issues; organizing anti-corruption and integrity based exhibitions and competitions; developing publicity material; dissemination of information, maintain and publicizing institutional branding; institutional pr management and pr strategy implementation.

civic engagement: promoting integrity among youth; enhancing citizens’ participation in grievance redress mechanisms; increasing the capacity of citizens to pursue corruption related complaints and local accountability programs are some of the planned activities to engage with a wider segment of society to fight corruption. materials developed by tIsl and tI will be extensively used to make citizens and coalition members aware of the negative impact of corruption and impart skills on them to fight it.

inStitutional development: planning, implementing and achieving the desired outcomes heavily depend on the organizational strength of tIsl. tIsl staff capacity needs to be strengthened with required competencies in the areas of fund raising, effective implementation and monitoring and evaluation of its projects.


Strategic frameworK (change theory)the strategic Framework for tIsl was developed on the basis of theory of change map which presents a blue print for the change and work toward to a more sustainable and long term anti-corruption strategy. the change map for tIsl, includes all the adjustments and modifications needed to take place achieving the organization’s vision; a ‘nation that upholds integrity’. these are the changes that tIsl will actively contribute through their program activities. this theory of change map was developed through a participative process engaging project staff and gaining the benefit of their real-world experience. Inputs provided by the board of directors of tIsl, specially setting the strategic direction for the next few years, media personnel at the interactive works conducted for them on designing investigative journalist workshops, a cross section of society who attended monthly social dialogues on policy issues, and more importantly the anti-corruption coalition were taken in to consideration in developing the change map. Findings and recommendations of the nIs report, the youth integrity survey, the governance report of tIsl- 2014 and the position papers published during the past two years provided a significant source of information for the team in developing the change map.

the methodology

the above strategic frame was developed at two planning workshops with the participation of tIsl staff. having realized the need for re-visiting the strategic plan in relation to changing socio-economic situation of the country on the one hand the need for reassessing and reviewing the internal capacity of the staff (program implementation)on the other the first workshop was organized to with an external consultant. A more emphasis was placed on monitoring and evaluation capacities of tIsl project team in this workshop. the change map and the effective tools for monitoring and evaluation were identified to be incorporated in the work plan for the next two years.

the second workshop was held to finalize the work plan with the participation of all the staff. A detailed work plan was prepared for a period of two years beginning form July 2014 in order to continue some of the advocacy related activities for a longer period for realization of outcomes. Indicators for measuring the results in line with the monitoring, evaluation and learning (mel) which were discussed and adopted in the first workshop were developed and the work plan was drafted in this workshop.


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Key reSultS areaSthe theory of change map, the log Frame Analysis and the Key result Areas that tIsl will focus on for the next two years were developed through an extensive participatory process. Input was sought from the experienced staff of tIsl, most of who has been part of the movement for at least 5 years, and relevant stakeholders in the field. they include the divisional secretaries of galle, vavuniya and mannar. meetings were also held with youth groups and the members of the coalition against corruption (cAc). cAc members especially emphasized the need to advocate for constitutional amendments which would bring about stronger and independent public commissions. with the input of external stakeholders and the evidence compiled in tIsl research reports – the youth Integrity survey report, sri lanka governance report 2012/13, women’s experience of corruption in the public service and the national Integrity systems Analysis – the staff of tIsl went on to identify the key result areas. this was done during a series of workshops, one which was facilitated by an external consultant.

the result areas represent key sectors and actors that need to be mobilized for a more inclusive and comprehensive approach to combating corruption. they are:• Accountable and Responsive Elected Members • Active and Organized Civil Society • Credible Media and Public Interest Investigative Journalism • An Independent and Effective Public Service • A Business Community that practices Corporate Governance • TISL Institutional Development

the programmatic result areas mentioned above cover the most relevant pillars of 13 pillars of the national Integrity system5 in the current context. the proposed programs will focus on holding elected representatives accountable to their constituencies while promoting good governance, motivating civil society actors and the general public to raise their voice against corruption and demand for better standards of integrity from all sectors, equip media with journalistic tools to expose and report on corruption in a credible manner, advocating for policy and legal reforms, promoting corporate governance among the business sector and providing capacity building on governance principles to identified stakeholders. these broad areas of engagement will be complimented by coalitions and pressure groups, nurtured by tIsl that will create a demand for holistic and positive change. tIsl will not only carry out specific interventions but will attempt to create an environment conducive for larger engagement against corruption independent of tIsl.

accountable and reSponSive elected memberS For democracy to function effectively, elected representatives at national, provincial and local levels not only need to respond to the demands of the public but also should be answerable to the public for their decisions and actions. principles of transparency and accountability require that decisions and actions of those in positions of power are open to public scrutiny and debate. tIsl believes that accountable and responsive elected members of the all levels of the government structure could create an environment where principles of democracy are respected, abuse of power is minimized and the views of the people are upheld. It prevents a culture of impunity from taking root and makes the way for a society where corruption is a punishable offence.

5. legislature, executive, Judiciary, public sector, law enforcement, Auditor general, complaint mechanisms, election commission, Anti-corruption commission, political parties, media, civil society, business


the activities proposed under this result area is based on the information collected under the project titled parliament watch, which was conducted by several tI chapters including tIsl a few years ago. the activities will also be supported by tIsl’s existing parliamentary network. It is believed that parliamentarians could play a vital in fighting corruption if they are mobilized and make them aware of destructive effects of corruption. engagement of parliamentarians is important in two respects; they can influence to ensuring the accountability and transparency aspects in the policy making as it is their primary responsibility and they can performance the oversight role on the executive arm of the government through the committee on public Accounts (copA) and committee on public enterprise (cope). our recent interactions with the parliamentarians’ network and cope are encouraging and show that there is space for us to influence them in anti-corruption activities, especially in the public sector. the result area will also focus on sub-national and local level elected members ascertaining the corruption and governance related issues at those level. Actions will initiated to strengthen the capacity of elected members in order to make them accountable and responsive to the citizens’ demand in their decision making with regard to public service delivery.

active and organized civil Society An active, vibrant and well-organized civil society is vital to uphold democratic practices in any society. passivity of voters and their disengagement in the public policy decision-making would help politicians and the bureaucrats to carry out their public duties and responsibilities in an opaque manner. commitment of citizens to volunteerism and rallying around civil society organizations (cbos) for a common cause has a long history in sri lanka society as a result there is a large number of cbos scattered across the country in diverse functional areas. these organizations could be used as a powerful instrument for anti-corruption and good governance work with some interventions and coordination. As mentioned earlier, the findings of the youth survey reinforce the idea that youth are willing to join hand in fighting corruption if an opportunity prevails. this may be true in case of other segments of society. It is believed that the organized civil society demands elected representatives and bureaucracy to be transparent and accountable in their actions and decisions affecting them. they will engage in a dialogue with anti-corruption agencies to make them more active and responsible in their carrying out their mandates. tIsl for 2014-1016 intends to collaborate with civil society organizations that particularly work in sectors such as youth, women empowerment and others. the activities will concentrate on capacitating them with the knowledge of good governance and encourage them not only to incorporate the values of good governance into their organizations but also work together to lobby for right to Information (rtI),whistle blowers protection for more equitable, sustainable and open sri lanka for all its citizens.

credible media and public intereSt inveStigative journaliSmundoubtedly, free and credible media play a prominent role in promoting and propagating public awareness regarding transparency and accountability in both public and private enterprises. tIsl believes that through the promotion of public interest investigative journalism, issues relating to corruption and inefficiency in private and public services could be exposed effectively, paving a way for a more open transparent and accountable sri lanka.

tIsl through several workshops and training programs to the current as well as emerging journalists intends to equip them to be vigilant and empower them to protect and enforce people’s freedom along with effective reporting on corruption, complacency and negligence at various sectors of the government.


an independent and effective public ServiceIn line with the recommendations relating to governance under the lessons learnt and reconciliation commission (llrc), tIsl for the year 2014-2016 will be actively involved in the reform of the public service and establish an independent public service commission. the 18th Amendment to the constitution introduced in 2010 has produced adverse results in a short span of time with higher level of interference by the politicians of the ruling partying regarding the appointments, transfers etc of public officials weakening sri lanka’s rule of law and public institutions. recent incidents relating to civilian protests, trade unions and university students’ demand for more accountability from the government, cbos’ rights to freedom of association guaranteed under the constitution and more importantly military interference in disrupting workshop for tamil speaking journalists show how ineffective the police in carrying out carrying out their legitimate duties in protecting people and maintaining law and order. several high ranking public officials have left the public service or got caught to alleged corruption cases because of increasing political pressure in performing their duties. public servants play a vital role in assisting the commissioner of elections in carrying out all elections of the country. the credibility they have earned in the past has lost now and people trust in election has diminished during this period alleging that the ruling party is rigging votes and manipulate elections in connivance with the selected bureaucrats.

the proposed activities will focus on eliminating political interferences mobilizing civil society groups, trade unions, political parties, and media for a constitutional change. this will reinforce and expedite the ongoing discussions in civil society for a comprehensive constitutional change to safeguard democratic practices and good governance.

a buSineSS community that practiceS corporate governancewith the role of private sector enterprises increasing in sri lanka, it is important that companies take into consideration the social, environmental and governance responsibility and not just focus on the short term financial gains. taking into consideration the present context, it is imperative that the private sector and csos act with responsibility to strengthen their social legitimacy and integrity. Integrity of the business community has become questionable and several incidents have erupted recently taking human lives and damaging public properties due to suspicion that some companies did not comply the rules and polluted the neighborhood environ, especially underground water pollution with ad hoc \disposal of factory waste. on the other hand it is also observed that the level playing ground in dealing with government in procuring public services is contracting as open and transparent procedures are not followed in offering government tenders. the abolishing of the national procurement Agency in a few years ago, which ensured transparency in procuring public service in the market is good example for it opaque behavior favoring selected few firms.

tIsl believes that, by establishing a culture of legal compliance and integrity within an organization, private institutions can produce long term values to both its share holders and stake holders. tIsl during the 2014-1216 will work with the government and private institutions Advocating for the adoption of Integrity tools based on research findings such as Integrity pacts, business principles for countering bribery, integrity assessments.


inStitutional developmentthis result area will focus on the effective management of all tIsl operations and the overall development of the organization. this is challenging in an environment where donor support with core grant to retain and develop the current staff of tIsl. moreover, the short term perspective of program support (usually one year) aggravates the situation as the staff recruitment also has to be project based.

however tIsl strives to continue with the existing experienced staff with some adjustments to suit with funding availability. Its activities will include functions that will contribute to fundraising, human resource management, financial accountability and monitoring and evaluation.

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monitoring evaluation and learning (mel)transparency International sri lanka is committed to promoting accountability in others, so it’s vital that we’re fully accountable ourselves. this is also a major concern for institutional donors. Accountability means we’re taking full responsibility for our actions, products and decisions, and for any resulting changes. It’s our obligation to report, explain and be answerable for the consequences of our actions, and to act on what we learn from m&e.

monitoringmonitoring allows us to check whether work is proceeding according to plan. It starts with the design of programs, projects and other activities, and carries on through the program cycle. carried out regularly, it helps us answer questions such as:• Are the activities taking place as intended?• Is the budget being spent as planned?• Are the activities producing the expected results? Do they reach the women, men, girls and boys we intended to reach?• Do our activities cause any unexpected results – desirable or undesirable?• What’s happening around us that could influence the course of our activities? What are others doing?• Are there any new opportunities we should take, or new risks we must manage?

monitoring is the continuing process of systematic collection of information and its analysis to assess the quality of an intervention and its results.

tIsl applies two key tools for monitoring purpose; (i) objectively verifiable Indicators (ovI’s) and (ii) progress markers. ovIs are used as a method of assuring that quantifiable change is happening.

progress markers are different from indicators in that they are qualitative in nature and measure small incremental changes that are not time bound. this makes it easier to track the small day-to-day behavioral changes of specific stakeholders (called boundary partners) that contribute towards the bigger outcomes envisaged by the project. these changes are noted in a progress marker Journal and provide an evidence base for reporting progress to the relevant stakeholders.

evaluationwhile monitoring is continuous, evaluation is usually carried out periodically in a project or program’s lifetime. It serves two key purposes: accountability and learning. transparency International usually commissions external consultants to assess a project or program on completion. other forms of evaluation, such as learning reviews are less focused on the actual achievement of the set outcomes. Instead the emphasis is on the lessons-learned and recommended adjustments moving forward.


finance and reSource managementtIsl has developed a strong internal system to ensure that financial management conforms to the best practices and the standards established by the relevant national professional body – Institute of chartered Accountants of sri lanka. this is ensured by the annual audit carried out by a reputed audit firm earnest and young. All financial management information summaries are presented to a sub-committee of the board on a monthly basis and the board of directors quarterly for their scrutiny. In addition, annual stock verifications are undertaken and reported to the board of directors. these practices will continue and enhanced by optimizing use of It. tIsl in the past has maintained a healthy ratio between core funds and project funds.

From 2012 tIsl had only one core funder –mFA -norwAy while individual projects have also been supported by tIs and few other donors6.

tIsl held two donor Forums in 2013 and a series of one to one donor meetings in 2014. the outcomes of these meeting were not attractive in financial terms but many donors expressed their solidarity to cooperate with tIsl in its fighting for a worthy cause and regretted their inability to extend financial support for programs. however, it is encouraging that few donors have extended their support with funding.

the core grant support that the tIsl has been receiving from the norway government has been of paramount importance in maintaining the tIsl stability and continuity. It is extremely difficult to have the core staff of the tIsl as the program funding is limited to cover the human resource and overhead cost of the organization. In 2013 action was taken further reduce the operational cost by relocating the office in a less expensive area and curtailing the staff. however, the disturbing news from the norwegian government on discontinuation of the core grant for the coming years is a big challenge for us at tIsl to continue it activities as it will be extremely difficult to secure the required program funding which is estimated to be 80 million rupees for a year to conduct tIsl operations effectively.

the core grant was extremely useful conduct the annual signature event of tIsl, the national Integrity Award, organized to recognize anti-corruption heroes. moreover, it helped to organize monthly social dialogue (sAmbAshAn) on current issues which created a platform for different stakeholders to come together, discuss and debate current policy issues and put pressure on the policy makers.

riSK managementtIsl has been able to successfully mitigate the risks in the fast with support from many stakeholders who have understood and appreciated its role in anti-corruption activities. there were times tIsl had high security risk. even now its operations are not free of risk. In addition, there is risk in relation to implementation of planned activities as there is funding constraints. many donors have changed the priority in their funding agenda keeping sri lanka out on the ground that the country has reached the lower middle income level. It does not necessarily mean that the country is free of governance related issues. there has been attempt by some groups to damage the tIsl reputation using the state media, mainly due to the fact that authorities do not tolerate tIsl campaign against the corruption in the public sector. A detail analysis of managing risk is given the annexure (A3).

6. tI-s, national endowment democracy (ned), taiwan Foundation


gender aSpect in anti-corruption worK while the general assumption exists that corruption is gender-neutral, tIsl believes that corruption compounds discrimination already experienced by women and other marginalized groups. therefore, highlighting gender related issues while dealing with corruption has been in the tIsl’s agenda for several years. experiences gained while implementing major programs like the legal advice centers and the local governance interventions has shed light on the fact that, at the grass-root level, it is the women and other minorities that get effected the most due to the prevalence of corruption, particularly petty corruption. AlAc serves a larger pool of women clientele as the AlAc database shows that 40 percent of the victims who come to the clinics seeking legal advice are women. tIsl recognizes that the prevalence of such practices hinders minorities from practicing their basic human rights and perpetuates the cycle of poverty and distorts the rule of law.

In order to get insight and in order to deal with corruption related issues which is exclusive to women, tIsl recently carried out a pilot study to investigate women’s experience of corruption while obtaining health services, services provided by divisional secretariats and law enforcement agencies (Judiciary and police) in sri lanka. the study provides empirical evidences on women’s experiences of corruption and points out the most problematic area where corruption thrives in how women are more prone to corruption.

tIsl is in the process of introducing programs that that will highlight that corruption is not gender neutral. the major priority area of tIsl is to bring organization working with women issues together and build a coalition of these organizations and take the issue to the national level.

conflict SenSitivity tIsl is also sensitive to the fact that the interventions proposed for the next two years will be conducted in a post war context in a country that is still negotiating how to move forward with its reconciliation process. some of the main recommendations outlined by the lessons learnt and reconciliation commission focus on strengthening existing governance standards and these have been taken into account when developing the below mentioned activities. tIsl will also be working in former conflict affected areas and engage with conflicted affected citizens for a more inclusive approach to combating corruption.

inStitutional linKover the years, tIsl has established strategic alliances and relationships with key stakeholders in diverse sectors. Among them the partnership established with the tI secretariat since the inception of the organization has proved to be an important asset. the tI secretariat has not only guided the activities of tIsl as the leader of the global movement against corruption but has also provided vital resource material and financial assistance to carry out its activities.

strengthening and broadening the institutional linkages with local, national and overseas institutions including the tI chapters are considered. A stronger network of linkages will improve access to new knowledge ad insights to eliminating corruption as well as reduce risks and external threats.


Five main key results areas have been identified as the areas for strategic interventions in the coming two years. they are:

• Accountable and responsive elected members • Active and organised civil society • Credible media and public interest investigative journalism• An independent and effective public service• A business community that practices corporate governance

these areas will be vital for the effective implementation of activities. In past few years, the relationships with the cIAboc, national youth service council, sri lanka Institute of local governance (slIlg), provincial local commissions, ministry of public Administration and home Affairs, Investigative Journalists and the trade union coalition against corruption have been crucial when promoting national level governance. tIsl has also developed strong ties with several district and divisional secretary offices throughout the country as well as local government authorities. tIsl’s relationship with the office of matara, batticaloa, vavuniya and galle district secretary can be highlighted as a prime example.

more involvement of the general public in anti-corruption interventions will be a priority for tIsl in its next strategic phase. this will be done through already established links in civil society. For instance, tIsl has several strong partnerships with media institutions such as the sri lanka press Institute (slpI), uvA community radio, Free media movement, and diverse journalists’ associations to mobilize the public on various issues. It will also strengthen its links with primary media outlets for greater effectiveness for media campaigns. tIsl also has plans to use winners of the national Integrity Award to educate and motivate people towards principles of integrity.


annexureS


a1 - logical frameworK approach 2014 – 2016

logical frameworK 2014 – 2016

vision: A nation that upholds integrity

project purpose (outcomes): A nation where there is in place for:

1. Accountable and responsive elected members 2. An active and organized civil society3. credible media and public interest investigative journalism 4. An independent and effective public service5. A business community that practices corporate governance

accountable and responsive elected members

intermediate results objectively verifiable indicators (ovi) 1.1. parliamentary coalition on anti-corruption created

# of corruption and governance issues that mps raise in parliament

1.2. strong oversight committees timely reporting with quarterly and annual reports with practical recommendations for the executives to remedy corruption in public institutions

1.3. closer engagement with local level elected bodies

# of fully functioning of sub-committees with citizen participation in the local authorities.

active and organized civil society

intermediate results objectively verifiable indicators (ovi) 2.1. citizens demanding good governance and challenging policies and decisions

# of cases reported to AlAc data base# of cases that Anti-corruption (cAc) investigated and reported to the authorities

2.2. youth are active in demanding a corruption-free nation

# of youth engaged in the network# of anti-corruption activities carried out by themmemoranda/reports with recommendations presented to the authorities by the network# of youth engaged in the network# of anti-corruption activities carried out by themmemoranda/reports with recommendations presented to the authorities by the network

2.3. women empowered and sensitized on issues of good governance

# of women engaged in the network for anti-corruption.# memoranda/reports presented to the authorities on anti-corruption by them.

2.4. civil society is active and organized to eliminate corruption

# of events on anticorruption and good governance organized by cbos

2.5. rtI and whistleblower protection is place

draft law on rtI and whistle blower protection ready# of initiatives taken by tIsl and other stakeholders to take it forward


credible media and public interest investigative journalism

intermediate results objectively verifiable indicators (ovi) 3.1.credible media culture developed on public interest investigative journalism

# of credible reports/stories on corruption compiled by trained journalists and made available in public domainsdecrease in # of incidents curbing the space for media freedom.

independent and effective public service

intermediate results objectively verifiable indicators (ovi)

4.1. main causes for ineffective delivery of public services identified

# of cases reported to the AlAc centers# of cases reported to the anti-corruption network

4.2. Actors in policy change made aware of the main causes behind the ineffective public service

# of issues discussed and actions taken by elected members at national, provincial and local levels

4.3. transparent appointment, removal, retirement and disciplinary procedures

draft bill is ready for an Independent public service commission# of discussions/advocacy campaigns by stakeholders to take it forward to include in political agendas.

business community that practices corporate governance


5.1.compliance mechanisms are compulsory for private sector enterprises

# of firms applied the business integrity tools# of success stories of business compliance

5.2. bribery Act revised to include private sector

Amendments to bribery and corruption law draft# of stakeholder initiatives to take it forward to include in political agendas

finance and administration


6.1. tIsl is managed and governed effectively, efficiently and accountably

timely release of quarterly and annual audit report to the stakeholdersFrequent update of tIsl with annual reports, quarterly reports, audit reports, publications and all donations.

6.2. highly competent and skilled staff join and remain in tIsl

# of motivational and career development programs for the staff.# training opportunities for staff self development

6.3. tIsl is a learning organization and has an effective monitoring and evaluation process in place which provides information and support to tIsl and its stakeholders

Application of mel project tools in project monitoring

6.4. Financial resources are secured and funds are deployed and managed efficiently, effectively and accountably

competent project staff with grant proposal writing.# of successful grant proposals securing funds for tIsl.


reSultS

outcome 1.0 : accountable and reSponSive legiSlature and executive

Ir 1.1 parliamentary coalition on anti-corruption created

results: progress markers1.1.1. mps speak out against corruption expect to see

• Opposition MPs discussing corruption related issues in the parliament

like to see• Both government & opposition MPs taking up corruption related issues in the parliament

love to see• MPs taking action against corruption

Ir 1.2 strong oversight committees results: progress markers1.2.1. recommendations of cope and pAc implemented

expect to see: • citizens engaging and discussing cope

report

like to see:• media exposing cope shortcomings• civil society demanding accountability• opposition members taking up issues

in parliament

love to see:• At least 50% recommendations

implemented• relevant political leaders and public

officials held accountable • legal action taken against perpetrators

(cIAboc)Ir. 1.3 closer engagement with local level elected bodies

results: progress markers1.3.1. responsible and accountable service delivery ensured in local government Authorities (lgA)

expected to see:• government officials more responsive

towards anti-corruption initiatives

like to see:• First steps towards a a local

government anti-corruption collective initiated.

love to see:• the establishment of a local

government anti-corruption collective


outcome 2.0 : active and organized civil Society

Ir 2.1.citizens demanding good governance and challenging policies and decisionsresults: progress markers2.1.1. citizens are aware and motivated to raise their voice against corruption

2.1.2. citizen’s knowledge of their civic rights and responsibilities increased

2.1.3. legal support victims of corruption is in place (AlAc)

expect to see: • vigilance committees actively involved• vigilance committees holding

discussions

like to see:• civil society comes together to raise

their voices for constitutional change

love to see:• citizens freely expressing their views

Ir 2.2 youth are active in demanding a corruption-free nationresults: progress markers2.2.1. youth engagement in anti-corruption movement

expect to see: • youth actively participate in the program

in large numbers

like to see:

• youth continuous participation in dialogue with tIsl

• strategies developed by youth to fight corruption

• A network of youth organizations

love to see:• youth implementing anti-corruption

agenda in their work• Forming a larger youth coalition as a

pressure group

Ir 2.3 women empowered and sensitized on issues of good governanceresults: progress markers2.3.1. women’s engagement in anti-corruption movement

2.3.2. women have space to voice their needs and opinion for effective service delivery

expect to see: • women actively participate in the program

in large numbers

like to see:

• Women organizing anticorruption initiatives on their own

• Women continuous participation in dialogue with tIsl

• Strategies developed by Women to fight corruption

love to see:• women implementing anti-corruption

agenda in their work• Forming a larger women’s coalition as a

pressure group


Ir 2.4 civil society is active and organized to eliminate corruptionresults: progress markers2.4.1. civil society have created a platform to lobby for the elimination of corruption

expect to see: • coalition against corruption established

as the premier civil society coalition against corruption

like to see:

• continuous participation in dialogue with tIsl

• strategies developed by cAc to fight corruption

• coalition exposes state sector corruption on a regular basis

love to see:• Implementing anti-corruption agenda in

their work government recognize cAc as a key partner for implementation of their policies

Ir 2.5 rtI and whistleblower protection in place

results: progress markers

2.5.1. citizens are protected by law to demand their rights

2.5.2. Activists are lobbying for whistleblower protection and rtI

2.5.3. citizen coalition for activism in place

2.5.4. pressure group to advocate for change created

expect to see: • civil society mobilized to demand for the

passing of the bills

like to see:

• political party have agreed to pass the bill

love to see:• parliament pass bill on whistleblower

protection and rtI


outcome 3.0 : free and credible media and public intereSt inveStigative journaliSm (piij)Ir 3.1 credible media culture developed on public interest investigative journalismresults: progress markers

3.1.1. training manual on pIIJ

3.1.2. public Interest journalism activated

3.1.3. media coalition established to lobby for more pIIJ

3.1.4. lobbying for self-regulatory mechanisms for media personnel and institutions

expect to see: • development of training manual and

training pool

like to see:Acceptance of pIm by journalists and editors. trained journalists contribute pIm stories to print” electronic and social media.

love to see:editors encourage journalists to practice pIm do stories.

outcome 4.0 : independent and effective public Service

Ir 4.1 main causes for ineffective delivery of public services identifiedresults: progress markers4.1.1. the status quo of the sri lanka’s public service is documented

expect to see: • A comprehensive analysis of sri lanka’s

public sector available

like to see:• documentation discussed among public

sector officials

love to see:• documentation used by policy makers

Ir 4.2 Actors in policy change made aware of the main causes behind the ineffective public serviceresults: progress markers4.2.1. lobbying for necessary legal and institutional changes conducted

expect to see:

• recommended changes accepted by policy makers and relevant officials

like to see:

• recommended changes incorporated to policy papers

love to see:

• recommended changes adopted

Ir 4.3 transparent appointment, removal, retirement& disciplinary proceduresresults: progress markers4.3.1. revise the procedures pertaining to appointments, dismissals, retirement and promotions of public officials to ensure the independence of the public sector

4.3.2. draft constitutional amendment on an independent psc developed

expect to see:• draft developed

like to see: • public debate on the draft constitutional

amendments

love to see:• constitutional amendment


outcome 5.0 : buSineSS community that practiceS corporate governance

Ir 5.1 compliance mechanisms are compulsory for private sector enterprisesresults: progress markers5.1.1. chambers & Associations are promoting compliance

5.1.2. lobbying taken place with boI, chambers & Associations to include compliance mechanisms

expect to see: • boundary partners (bps) are engaging in

dialogue

like to see:• boundary partners conducting seminars

and workshops on compliance

love to see:• more companies engaging in csr

initiatives which include anti-corruptionIr 5.2 bribery Act revised to include private sector

results: progress markers5.2.1 lobbying for revision of bribery Act and uptake of recommendations completed

5.2.2 recommendations for revision of bribery Act presented to government

expect to see: • bps are engaging in dialogue

like to see:• recommendations formulated and agreed

love to see:• bps lobbying gosl to implement

recommendations


a2.1 - mel format – reSult journal

reSultS journal (fill in one journal for each result)period covered by the journal:

who has been responsible for compiling the information:

date of the monitoring meeting and participants:

description of the result that you want to reach:

activities implemented (list each activity separately)what did you do? with whom? when?

concrete outputs produced through the activities, including output indicators:number of people who have benefited from the activity, products, etc

concrete changes achieved through the program me, including outcome indicators:changes in (the behavior of) others (people, institutions) that tI provoked or contributed to

findings & lessons learned. what worked as we planned it? what is different from what we planned? what has worked well? what were the main challenges faced?

required program follow-up or changeswhat is planned to mitigate the above challenges? Are there any changes that will require that we inform the donor or get their approval?

date of next monitoring meeting:


a2.2 mel format – tiSl progreSS marKer journal

tiSl progress marker journalchange expected (outcome):

boundary partners:

expect to see:

date description Source of evidence who

like to see:

love to see:


a3 - riSK matrix - inStitutional riSK aSSeSSment

reputational / political threatS

possible areas of risks in the future

likelihood risk mitigation strategy

defamation campaign through electronic and print media

high • Counter campaign through

- press releases

- solidarity with other likeminded stakeholders

- open communication with partners in the field

- legal action if necessary

• Implement TISL communication strategy to disseminate information about tIsl and activities to the public

• Usage of the existing partnership with the main media organizations and network of investigative journalists to reduce false reporting

Attacks on the reputation of tIsl and members of staff

medium

program related riSKS

pressure on stakeholders not to work with tIsl

- public sector agencies

- donor community

- civil society and cbo

- general public

medium • Developing relationships based on mutual understanding and trust with stakeholders

• Broadening TISL’s network of supporters

• Engaging the existing stakeholders in program activities

• Constant communication of information to stakeholders

• Sign MoUs with government institutions

• Invite high level retired and present government officials to join the tIsl membership and advisory committees

• Conduct high-level meetings with relevant officials during program design period to enlist their support.

Adverse perception (bias/pro-western agenda)

medium • Projection of apolitical image

• Diversification of stakeholders

• Presenting staff and program activities in a local flavor


financial riSKS

risk likelihood plans to mitigate risk

Inability to mobilize funds locally high • Develop programs for local fund mobilization

• Develop private sector fund strategy

• Develop endowment funds

Inability to maintain tIsl in its present state

high • Retaining core group of staff members

• Fund mobilization to cover human resource and administration cost

• Restructuring of TISL to accommodate fund limitations

cId investigation of tIsl finances low • Financial transactions and record keeping to be carried out according to best financial practices

• Have sufficient checks and balances to ensure adequate transparency in financial transactions

• Public disclosure of finances

it riSKS

breach in It security low • All documentation to be saved on the main server

• Staff training on IT security

• Constant monitoring of website and staff emails for unauthorized intrusions

legal and phySical threatS

• physical threats

• Attack on staff

• Abduction of staff members / vehicles

• Attack on the office premises

• Protest campaigns in the office vicinity

• Threatening calls / anonymous calls

• Organized intimidation campaigns against staff

• Forceful entry

medium • Safety training for staff

• Security officers will be briefed on developments and put on high alert

• Implementation of security plan including contingency and operational procedures

• Setting up a communication tree and information verification system through security coordinators (mobile tracking system)

• Build a good rapport with the police

• Emergency evacuation plan will be internalized

• Build a network with INGO’s / Diplomats/ friends of tIsl to contact during emergencies

• Early detection of risks

Introduction of restrictive legislature medium • Networking with other INGO’s / diplomats and policy makers to prevent enactment of restrictive laws

• Lobbying for legal systems that promote pluralism and transparency




Strategic Interventions 2014-2016

Documents

strategic plan of tisl

postwar sri lanka

forms of corruption

levels of corruption

anticorruption work

inception tisl

anticorruption mandate

anticorruption journey