At the initiative of the State, a National Anti-Corruption Strategy must be adopted, replacing the current National Integrity Strategy 2010, that shall specify the anti-corruption roles and responsibilities of various State and non-State institutions. And an Office of Ombudsman under Article 77 of the Constitution must be established through appropriate legislation, and empowered to ensure proper implementation of this strategy.

Year
2025
Reform Domain
Anti Corruption Anti Corruption
Sub Domain
National Strategy and Oversight
Source of Reform Proposals
Anti-Corruption Commission Reform Commission Report
Reform Proposed
Reform Proposed
Reform Initiated
Reform Initiated
Legal and Policy Framework
Legal and Policy Framework
Operationalisation
Operationalisation
Action Implementation
Action Implementation
Stage of Implementation
Reform Proposed
Reform Proposed
Last Update: 14-Dec-25
This reform proposal, articulated in the Anti-Corruption Commission Reform Commission Report, was officially initiated.
Reform Initiated
Reform Initiated
Last Update: 20-Jul-26
This reform proposal was included in the July Charter without any change. Thirty-one negotiating political parties and alliances agreed to the proposal, except the National Democratic Movement (NDM). On 21 May 2026, it was reported that the High Court had issued a rule asking why directions should not be given to establish the Office of Ombudsman, appoint an Ombudsman, and operationalise the office in accordance with Article 77 of the Constitution and the Ombudsman Act, 1980. The Court also sought an explanation as to why the continued failure to implement these constitutional and statutory provisions should not be declared unlawful and without legal authority.
Observation
    Although the July Charter referendum received majority votes in the 13th National Election, the implementation of this proposal will depend on the elected government’s approach to implementing the referendum-endorsed reform package, including the necessary constitutional amendments.
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Permanently abolish any State practice that legitimizes income from illegitimate sources.
Reform Initiated
The ACC must develop a comprehensive Corruption Prevention Strategy with the assistance of relevant experts and drawing upon objective evaluation of the success and shortcomings of its current preventive activities. The strategy should include short, medium and long-term action plans focusing on such programmes as:
Inclusion of ethical and anti-corruption content in the school curriculum at all levels from primary to higher secondary, ensuring that such contents and applicable methods are modern, engaging, and student-friendly.
Introducing governance and anti-corruption courses, trainings, internships, and fellowships at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Extensive promotion of the ACC’s hotline number (106) through school textbooks, mass media, and social media platforms.
Conducting targeted anti-corruption campaigns and awareness programmes through mass media and social media (e.g., Facebook, X, Instagram).
Enhancing implementation of laws such as the Right to Information Act 2009, and the Public Interest Information Disclosure (Protection) Act 2011, through widespread awareness campaigns, motivation and training programmes.
Organising promotional programmes anchored on anti-corruption pledges, honesty, and adherence to human virtues and practices consistent with anti-corruption related religious edicts and values.
Engaging the youth in anti-corruption awareness and motivational activities inspired and designed by youth themselves at local and national levels.
Expanding partnership and collaboration activities with anti-corruption NGOs.
In line with Article 13 of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), mobilising stakeholders, including the government, to create legal and institutional frameworks that facilitate citizen and media participation in anti-corruption activities.
Playing a leading role in nationally observing the International Anti-Corruption Day and promoting anti-corruption messaging during other important national, social, cultural, religious, and political occasions.
Reform Proposed
The ACC’s existing Internal Anti-Corruption Committee must be abolished and replaced by an independent Internal Discipline Division. * This proposed division will comprise of personnel from the ACC’s own workforce and individuals appointed on deputation from various defence, intelligence, and law enforcement agencies. * Responsibilities of the proposed division shall include: a) Ensuring compliance with code of conduct applicable to ACC officials and employees, using counterintelligence measures if necessary. b) Conducting undercover inquiries or investigations into misconduct or corruption by ACC officials and employees. c) Investigating and scrutinising asset statements submitted under the ACC (Employees) Service Rules, 2008, and d) undertaking appropriate punitive actions when required.
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