Building Integrity in Defence: Role of Parliaments

Abstract:

In his presentation to the Regional Seminar on the OSCE Code of Conduct on politico-military aspects of security, speaking to parliamentarians from the Western Balkans, Amb. Ratchev explains the effects of corruption and the important roles parliaments may have in enhancing the integrity of defence establishments. The focus in the presentation is on the challenges of eliminating corruption related to defence procurement.