We are part of a whole

As part of my course I am required to initiate action and participation in a community based approach against corruption in Uganda. I am considering the integration of the community, the people, in the fight against corruption. I believe that in the decentralisation system in Uganda has allowed access to services to the people down at the grass roots. I believe that the management of these services is better governed by those for whom they are intended, the community. In my work with the Inspectorate of Government I was privileged to have interacted with the community and with the public in the receipt of complaints, participation in community discussions and taking part in radio programs. I am appreciative of the efforts of government agencies to decentralise not just utilities but offices of authority like the Inspectorate of Government, Director of Public Prosecutions, Attorney General’s office, and Auditor General’s offices to ensure that
people have easy access to services.

I still feel that a lot can be done to improve people participation. The stake holders in the anti corruption war are part of a system. I believe that this system is made up of different components. These components need to work together to ensure success in achieving a corruption free environment. I am of the view that the community has not been well integrated in this process and yet they are a useful resource in the fight.

I would like to request for you participation in this exercise. I would like to inform you that it is a purely academic exercise at this point; however, I would like to hope that at a later date it would develop into a fully fledged program.

I would like to request your contribution to ideas on how we can involve or increase community participation in the fight against corruption in Uganda.

Your ideas are welcome and I really appreciate your input. If you have the time I would request that you visit my blog on http://ugandansandfriendsunite.blogspot.com/ as well as a facebook group called corruption lets fight it.

I realise you are very busy but I implore you to take out ten minutes of your time to draft two paragraphs with your thoughts and ideas.

I look forward to hearing from you as soon as is convenient