VACI 2011 launched in Hanoi

The Vietnam Anti-Corruption Initiative (VACI) 2011 was launched on August 16 by the Government Inspectorate and the World Bank (WB) in Hanoi.

VACI 2011 aims to encourage creative ideas at local levels and in the community for combating corruption and promoting transparency in order to make a better life for everyone.

The programme gives the participants a chance to exchange information and establish links with those who share the same views on preventing and controlling corruption.

Deputy Government Chief Inspector, Tran Duc Luong, said judging from the experiences of different countries around the world, success in the battle against corruption will require great efforts from State agencies and positive support from the whole society.

WB Director in Vietnam, Victoria Kwakwa, said VACI 2011 affirms the efforts of the Vietnamese Government Inspectorate and will give fresh impetus to its fight against corruption.

The program will continue on August 17 with round-table discussions on combating corruption in the community, a legal consultancy seminar on improving people’s capacity to monitor local government agencies involved in community-based projects, and the announcement of the VACI 2011 award winners.