AFRICA | AORC webinar: Seeking higher ground - values and ethics of the Ombudsman

The institution of the Ombudsman has spread exponentially across the African continent in the last few decades. This diversity ranges from the extent of mandates, the level of independence, the extent of powers and how they are exercised, and the level of public confidence and legitimacy that they enjoy.

The overriding goal, however, is that the Ombudsman despite its varying designations, must deal with bad governance, unethical practices and maladministration. To do this effectively, the Ombudsman’s goal should be a continuous call for better values and ethics in the public administration and within the Ombudsman institution itself.  

While the office of the Ombudsman is involved in a wide range of activities, there is no one aspect of its work that is more obviously important than ensuring integrity and ethics in the performance of public service. Accountability, in turn, is essential for the effective functioning of administrative institutions and the delivery of public services.

This facilitated discussion will discuss whether there is a need for a general code of ethics for Ombudsman and promoting ethics and accountability in government and Ombudsman institutions. Speakers at this facilitated discussion include Professor Victor Ayeni, Director and Managing Consultant of GMSI (UK) and Adv. Arlene Brock, visiting scholar at Harvard Law School and former Ombudsman for Bermuda. The discussion will be lead by Hon. Nichole Tirant, Ombudsman of Seychelles.

For more information see the invitation and speaker information in the download section below. Click here to register for the event.

Source: African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC)