Transparency and integrity in public administration

In public administration, integrity involves the “honesty” or “trustworthiness” of public authorities in discharging their official duties. Transparency entails timely and public availability of information regarding processes, decisions and performances in the public sector. It allows citizens to gain access to relevant information regarding the work of public administration and to become involved in the process of decision-making.

The principles of transparency and integrity are a keystone to good governance and a prerequisite to public trust and support for state institutions. Measures intended to uphold and promote these values in public administration include codes of conduct, regulations on the “revolving door” between the public and private sector, and financial disclosure requirements of officials’ assets, income and interests.