Four sectors, including traffic police, land management, customs and construction, see the most corruption cases, a recent survey showed.
Traffic police receiving bribes from a lorry driver
The results of a survey on corruption, which was open to the public, enterprises and state officials and officials were released on November 20 in Hanoi. The survey was jointly conducted by the Government inspectorate and the World Bank.
The survey involved 5,460 entities, including 2,601 individuals, 1,058 enterprises and 1,801 state officials in 10 cities and provinces and five ministries and State agencies.
The results showed that corruption is still a serious issue that continues to concern the public.
The majority of those questioned thought that corruption was a common practice in Vietnam.
As many as 75% of those surveyed said corruption is a pressing issue and 45% of State officials said they have witnessed corruption.
Up to 44% of surveyed enterprises and 28% of individuals said they had paid unofficial fees.
However, the survey has also found that 52% of enterprises that were asked for bribes had tools to fight against it, 43% of people said they would report corruption and 85% of State officials said they had a better understanding of the issue.
Recognising the role of the press, as many as 80% of enterprises and State officials said the press detects corruption more efficiently than State agencies. Over 8% of them said that the press has supported further investigations into corruption cases.
As a result, the survey’s working group emphasised the necessity to ensure transparency and empower the press in the fight against corruption.
They suggested adjusting the system of asset declaration to make the work more transparent and effective.
According to the Government Inspectorate, as the survey was conducted on only certain groups, the results should not regarded as a comprehensive view, and is not the final conclusion of State agencies.
The survey, however, is a good reference for individuals, organisations and related agencies that work in creating anti-corruption policy.
