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The International Anti-Corruption Day, observed on 9 December, was established to raise global awareness of the pervasive and detrimental impact of corruption and to inspire action against this global challenge.
Each year, this celebration highlights the importance of transparency, integrity, and collaboration in the fight against corruption.
Tax Justice Network Africa joins civil society organisations, and inter-governmental organisations in marking this significant occasion. By observing International Anti-Corruption Day, TJNA is mobilising a movement to comprehensively transform tax policy, challenge harmful investment practices, improve international tax transparency, and restore sovereignty of natural resources back to African countries.
According to TJNA Executive Director Chenai Mukumba, The International Anti-Corruption Day reminds us of the urgent need to confront corruption which is a barrier to equitable development and justice. Corruption, however, is never a one-sided affair. It thrives where there is both supply and demand. On this International Anti-Corruption Day, we must acknowledge that while African governments must engage in self-introspection to root out corruption, we cannot overlook the critical role played by the private sector and multinationals in fuelling it.
TJNA’s initiatives align with the broader campaign to empower African citizens in anti-corruption efforts. Through our network, TJNA contributes to fostering lasting change and promoting a future where integrity and fairness are at the core of Africa’s development.
“At TJNA, our fight against illicit financial flows has revealed that while corruption accounts for 30 per cent of the resources we lose as a continent, a staggering 60 per cent is lost due to the exploitative behaviours of multinationals. Addressing corruption requires a balanced perspective that holds all actors accountable, public and private, if we are to achieve true justice and equity for Africa.” Ms Mukumba adds.
For more information about TJNA and its work on tax justice and equity, please contact Ishmael Zulu at izulu[@]taxjusticeafrica.net