EEvangelical Association of Malawi (EAM) has drilled area development committee (ADC) members in Karonga on how to fight corruption and enforce social accountability.
In an interview on Tuesday, EAM Karonga advocacy officer Fumbanani Mwale said they conducted the training with the Anti-Corruption Bureau to equip ADC members with knowledge and skills to prevent and combat corruption in respective areas.
. | George Mponda, Mana
He said: “The participants have been taken through various topics, including the definition and forms of corruption, the consequences of corruption and the role of ADC members in preventing corruption. The training also covered the procedures for reporting corruption cases to the ACB.
“As you know, ADC members play a critical role in ensuring that development projects are implemented in a transparent manner. They are the eyes and ears of communities and they have the responsibility to ensure that resources meant for development projects are used for their intended purposes.”
ACB principal public education officer Edward Kamvabingu said corruption undermines the delivery of public services, increases inequality and erodes trust in public institutions.
“It is always important that people should have knowledge on how to deal with corruption, which is crucial in social accountability. This is important because they will track projects government is implementing in their areas.”
Kamvabingu further advised ADC members to monitor projects to know where things are not going on well and make timely collective measures.
On his part, Mbande ADC chairperson Chancy Mlelemba said the training equipped them with knowledge on how to hold duty-bearers accountable.
He said: “The training will also promote a culture of transparency and accountability among ADC members, which is essential for promoting good governance.
“Therefore, we pledge to uphold good governance
