International Anti-Corruption Day will be marked in Honiara tomorrow.
A number on integrity agencies, government ministries, civil society organizations, and private sector will be part of the event, which will feature a parade, speeches and a panel discussion.
Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC) will be one of the participating lead agencies.
A statement from organisers says the parade will start from the Ministry of Justice field at Town Ground to the Lawson Tama Open Futsal Hall, where the official programme will take place.
“This year’s theme is ‘UMI TUGEDA AGENST CORRUPTION’ and will be demonstrated by walking together as a nation to unite against corruption,” the statement said.
The event will also mark the United Nations Convention against Corruption’s twentieth Anniversary and a milestone for Solomon Islands in commemorating its eleventh year as a UNCAC member since the ratification of the Convention on 6th January 2012.
The statement said panellists for the discussion will include representatives from the Integrity institutions, agencies and organisations which are collaborating to fight against corruption in the country.
Discussions will include presentation from the Ministry of Rural Development on the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) , which will be followed by questions and answers from the public.
Members of the public are invited to attend the eventThe public is therefore invited to be part of the event.
National Government, governments of Japan and United Kingdom and the UNDP Solomon Islands are jointly sponsoring the event.