ID | 097698 |
Title Proper | Financial disclosure in three African countries |
Other Title Information | all bark and little bite |
Language | ENG |
Author | Vickerman, Rosemary |
Publication | 2009. |
Summary / Abstract (Note) | Many countries use financial disclosure to manage conflicts of interest. This article examines disclosure in three African countries: Cameroon, Ghana and South Africa. These countries fall on a continuum that sees South Africa as the relative success story, Ghana as occupying the middle position, and Cameroon as failing thus far. Disclosure regulations detailing who discloses, how often this occurs and what and when sanctions are to be taken for breaching regulations are presented in brief. Three key recommendations are made in relation to the legislation and the implementation thereof. First, it is suggested that in South Africa and Ghana the process of instituting sanctions be streamlined and, second, that those tasked with keeping the registers of financial interests are provided with the necessary investigatory powers. Finally, it is recommended that Ghana and Cameroon practise annual disclosure. |
`In' analytical Note | African Security Review Vol. 18, No. 3; Sep 2009: p.80-87 |
Journal Source | African Security Review Vol. 18, No. 3; Sep 2009: p.80-87 |
Key Words | Conflict of Interest ; Disclosure ; Cameroon ; Ghana ; South Africa |