Professional Documents
Culture Documents
PROTICA National Council for Public Ethics (Peruvian Chapter of Transparency International) Telephone: (511) 446-8941, 446-8943 and 446-8589 Fax: (511) 446-8581 Email: proetica@proetica.org.pe Manco Cpac 826, Lima 18, PERU www.proetica.org.pe www.transparency.org www.redanticorrupcion.pe www.facebook.com/ProeticaPeru www.twitter.com/ProeticaPeru Publication Team General Director Cecilia Blondet General Editor Isabella Falco Art Direction and Graphic Design Fiorella Yaksetig Assistant Editor Catalina Durand Text Juan Carlos Lzaro, Isabella Falco Photography Protica Archives & Musuk Nolte National Anti-Corruption Network Team General Director Cecilia Blondet Executive Coordinator Marcela Huaita Academic Coordinator Samuel Rotta Manager Cecilia A. Lanzara Logstica Mara Eugenia Esparza Communications Assistant Sebastin Salazar Technical Monitoring Team Carlos Arroyo, Magaly vila, Catalina Durand, Andoni Goyburu, Leonardo Narvarte, Paola Patio Management Team Miguel Garca, Andrea Gmez, Daniela Gmez, Ericka Moscol, Cynthia Uribe Printed in Peru First edition, November 2011 Print run: 3,000 Legal Deposit made with the Peruvian National Library Printed at: xx Tax ID Number (RUC): xxxx One Plus One: Peruvian National Anti-Corruption Network Cecilia Blondet and others, Lima, PROTICA, 2011 23 x 26.5 cm NATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION NETWORK NATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION SCHOOL, PERU ISBN: This publication has been made possible thanks to the help of the people of the United States of America through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Open Society Foundation (OSF). The opinions expressed by the authors of these materials do not necessarily reflect the points of view of the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, or the Open Society Foundation (OSF).
A wish, an aspiration. A formula to create an anticorruption network that may act as a model for other countries.
03
PREFACE
The Anti-Corruption Network. An elite group of nationwide observers. We made the decision to create a national Anti-Corruption Network after spending several years working on these issues in five regions of Peru, traveling back and forth, and seeing the meager results of our actions. This led us to the realization that we were doing things backwards. First, we needed to build up the capacities of local and regional civil servants, social institutions and populations. Only then, over time, do we believe it possible to achieve changes in public practices and local citizen action, and from there, in the State and national society. The task is not an easy or immediate one. I use the present tense because this is an ongoing process; we have made progress, but the problem persists. The initial enthusiasm of local authorities for introducing changes and new arrangements to prevent corruption is, generally speaking, ephemeral, volatile, and unstable, as politics tend to be in our country. Promises, photographs and declarations of good intentions are quickly replaced by habit, inertia and a traditional manner of doing things where everything may be hit-or-miss, but it works. The laws dont help; they are tangled and often at odds with each other. What one says, another may contradict, and there is always some way to get out of a jam: loopholes, the art of burying us under legal paperwork that holds such a privileged status in national public management. The procedures and rules of the game arent quite clear and reliable in public administration, either, despite the existence of islands of modernity that function quite well, but which exist alongside tin file cabinets bursting with archives dating back to time immemorial. Generally speaking, laborious administrative procedureswhich are even worse in the provincesoften leave one with the sensation that they are useless actions that are only good for complicating things and performing shakedowns. Thus, skipping these activities ends up being an advantage, not a violation of the rules. Ultimately, civil servants are victims of a stagnant, impenetrable and archaic system and work environment, where they go through the motions each day with little interest in or possibility of changing. But the problem lies not only with national public management; Peruvians point fingers and complain, all the while refusing to admit that we are part of the problem, to say nothing of committing to help find the solution. We need a society that is motivated to carry out effective surveillance. The majority of people are enthusiastic one moment, but quickly grow distracted, bored, and move on. They do not believe that things can truly change. They distrust, doubt and make their exit; best to leave before the going gets tough. Politicians are held in incredibly low esteem, and authorities, after all, are cut from the same cloth: politics. As such, they dont escape the effects of this image problem.
04
05
However, while it may seem like the space for action is small, when push comes to shove, it does exist. In all regions, there are institutions that play an outstanding role in different sectors. While they may not have originally had the intention to fight corruption, when they received a special call to action from Protica, they joined in. It was not an overnight process. The stage was gradually set and, overcoming an apparent state of inaction, NGOs, chambers of commerce and youth associations, above all, responded to the investigation and have become increasingly involved. As part of the Millennium Challenge Corporations UMBRAL Program, Protica won the contest for civil society projects. Thanks to the support of USAID and the Open Society Foundation, we have spent the last two years profiling and testing an innovative anti-corruption intervention model, able to be replicated in order to mobilize demotivated societies. The goal is to generate a culture of transparency and accountability, energizing society with effective and dramatic anti-corruption actions, mobilizing the participants of social institutions (though they may be also members of political parties or civil servants), letting them know it is possible to fight with relative success against corrupt practices that are detrimental to many, and making them see that with perseverance, advances and setbacks, it is possible to construct a society with public and social integrity and ethics. This intervention model begins with a 1) Baseline or diagnosis. This study helps establish what sort of ground we are treading in terms of institutional development or risk. It then continues with the 2) Call to action, which must be as broad as possible, made to local groups, bearing a focus on gender and region in mind at all times. The groups should preferably be composed of representatives of NGOs, since they are a strong institutional base; journalists, because they play a key role in informing the public opinion of the issues, concerns, cases and denunciations involved; and lastly, organized young people from universities and different associations. Young people are important because, despite their dispersion, they bring enthusiasm and youth to the initiative. They are the future generations of researchers, civil servants and citizens. The local networks, alternative media and social networks are efficient channels for transmission. Next comes the 3) Anti-Corruption School, designed to teach (or to review for those who already know), first of all, what a State is, what it does, how the political and administrative part is organized and functions (or fails to function), where the main risks of corruption are located and how they manifest themselves. Secondly, the School is used to train participants on how to use the primary tools of public information and identify problems, put together well-founded denunciations, and understand the importance of transparency, accountability and access to information, so that they may disseminate it and demand it when it is not available. Thirdly, as part of their training, participants draft a Work Plan that is submitted to a jury of dignitaries as a commitment. Having professors of the highest quality and written materials are key aspects to ensuring the Schools success. Participants take away not only valuable information, but also written and digital documentation that they can then use in their own activities. After this come the 4) Work Plans and mini-grants. Back in their home regions,
participants training also involves structuring their work plans and drawing up budgets, which the administration of Protica then uses to organize a disbursement and accountability schedule that is strictly observed. For the implementation of the activities committed to in the work plans, groups receive the equivalent of US$4,000. One extremely important component consists of the 5) Monitors or technical assistance. With their backpacks stuffed with anti-corruption tools, the young professionals of the Protica team divide up the country and set out to help the groups perform their activities. The monitors mission is vital to the success of the anti-corruption plans. Another important aspect are the workdays with 6) the Allies. Without alliances, there is no movement or sustainability in the actions. This is made very clear to them. Thus, one of their objectives is to raise awareness, train and involve other young people, civil society institutions, and even regional and local governments. The 7) LUPITA Campaigns, featuring our anti-corruption heroine, are a unifying component which gives the program a national identity and provides the Network with a certain unity, while also infusing vitality and a playful presence into local anti-corruption actions. Every so often, it is necessary to hold 8) Macro-Regional Meetings, refresher courses on anti-corruption concepts and training in the main tools, which also serve to strengthen bonds of identity so that the Network can act as exactly that: a network. However, since holding these meetings in Lima can get repetitive and the regions are in need of local attention, macro-regional meetings have been designed in different parts of the country to bring together representatives of the Network and their allies, and to introduce and commit these groups in national campaign actions. All of these parts are fundamental: the training, the materials, the small sum of money, the technical assistance, the alliances, the campaigns and the macro-regional meetings. When participants are asked what is most important, they dont know which to choose. But since it is impossible to run such a large project indefinitely on funding from international cooperation, Protica is currently designing the next steps toward the sustainability of this AntiCorruption Network. We will develop an in-person modular training program and begin the virtualization of the School to boost and continue the training process. We will develop a series of surveillance tools to aid in the work done with social networks. Virtual (and eventually in-person) conferences, forums and debates in the regions will be highly important. Alongside our work with civil society and social networks, in this new stage we will be concentrating on developing a training offer for civil servants. While there is already a small anti-corruption elite established among civil society, it is also essential to strengthen a small bureaucratic elite so that it may begin to think of local public management in modern, democratic terms. This publication presents the intervention model, along with the successes and setbacks we have encountered during its application, in our efforts to perfect it and enable its replication in other places with the same general characteristics as those that define our reality.
09 - 13
Introduction
A new intervention model to form an anti-corruption network in scenarios of poor public management, institutional fragility, and citizen distrust and demotivation.
Hiring of Staff
Arequipa 104 Ayacucho 109 Cusco 113 Huancavelica 117
31 - 139
Work Plans
We knew that theory would not be enough, leading us to design the program so that students could gain experience, responsibility and public recognition, carrying out their own plans for the fight against corruption.
141 - 145
Monitors
The teams were provided with technical assistance from the beginning to the end of the project. Their monitors defied them to overcome their apathy and demotivation, helping to keep them focused on the success at the end of the road.
Access to Information
Apurmac 35 Callao 39 Hunuco 43 Lima Provinces 47 Madre de Dios 51 San Martn 55
147 - 157
Macro-Regional Meetings
Decentralized meetings to freshen up on knowledge and supplement basic training. Each regional group had to present their progress and listen to the others, give and receive, question and share.
159 - 171
Communication Campaigns
Activism helps create a collective identity. To ensure the cohesion of the Network, participants were asked to get involved nationally and locally in a single communication campaign. Lupita was born, a heroine who embodied the fight against corruption.
173 - 179
08
09
INTRODUCTION
10
11
A new way of fighting against corruption, fresh and modern, that inaugurates a different method: provocative, defiant, lively, bold and untraditional.
Not so long ago, the fight against corruption was like a match. People were interested for a fleeting moment, for the duration of a photograph or a complaint, but the action would fizzle out suddenly. It was the same with politicians, authorities, social leaders and the population. The institutional weakness of the State and society, and the informality present in politics and the economy have reinforced the sensation of impunity, disregard for the law and distrust in authorities. Nowadays, however, corruption has become a serious cause for concern, and this is an opportunity we cannot let pass us by. The Networks approach calls for the creation and strengthening of core anti-corruption groups in the civil society of each region of the
country, as a response to the distrust, indifference and lack of training manifest in civil society when it comes to the fight against corruption. After being properly prepared in the Anti-Corruption School, these core groups were provided with guidance and micro-financing (US$4,000), along with remote and in-person monitoring and technical assistance over the course of twelve months for the development of local initiatives against corruption that promote transparency and accountability in public management, put the issue of corruption on the local and national agenda for debate, and above all, help participants to strengthen their knowledge and make their models for the fight against corruption. The regional core groups are made up of representatives of social organizations, journalists and university students who live in the regions. After two years promoting the Anti-Corruption Network with focal points in each one of the regions, we at Protica firmly believe that it is in fact possible to reverse this situation. Experience shows us that interesting changes can be achieved, that it is possible to affect peoples attitudes by bringing topics related to the risks of corruption up for discussion and acting in an organized manner (a network), that there are stakeholders in the State who may serve as allies and that there are processes underway that must be used to our advantage. Nevertheless, this effort requires a sustained short-, medium- and long-term action with the ability to make an impression and engage, that forms and reinforces knowledge, and that draws a roadmap to the future which gives new anti-corruption leaderships a reason to push on. For all these reasons and more, it is critical to design a strategy with an emphasis on impact, while also building citizen leadership and forming the alliances so vital to the fight against corruption.
Opinions on Corruption In the last Protica survey (2010), we found two particularly significant pieces of data. On one hand, corruption has become the primary cause for concern among Peruvians, overtaking poverty, unemployment, and public security. On the other, Peruvians tolerance toward small-scale corruption has increased. A look at the evolution of the problems that worry the population since 2002 (first edition of the Protica National Survey) shows how
12
13
the current ranking of corruption is the result of a rising trend, as clearly observed in the graph. Whats more, people continue to feel that corruption is the main problem that prevents the State from ensuring growth for all Peruvians. In effect, over half of those who responded to the survey agreed on this point, rather the identification of inefficiency or a lack of economic resources.
This perception is related to various factors. The string of scandals involving widespread corruption witnessed in the last several years and the sensation of impunity may be the main ones. In this regard, the survey shows that those who consider corruption trials to be not very inefficient or totally inefficient account for approximately 80% of respondents. However, on the other hand, the survey also indicates that there is a high tolerance among citizens for minor everyday acts of corruption, and acts that violate the law. This double standard indignation over large-scale corruption and tolerance of micro corruptionshows us the progress and limits of the efforts made up to this point. For the majority of the survey respondents, the corrupt ones are the politicians, the authorities and civil servants, not the citizens, themselves, who participate and are won over by the facilities and impunity that comes with small-scale corruption. This may be explained, first of all, by the effect of sustained economic growth without a strategy for the transfer of capacities for its adequate management and without a set of tools that reinforce political and social institutionality. All of this has generated a series of changes and distortions in public management and the local society, multiplying the incompetence, arbitrariness of authority, confusion of the population and, consequently, the risks of corruption. In this regard, the Comptroller Generals Office of the Republic has reported that acts of corruption compromise approximately S/. 350 million (US$100+ million) in decentralized governments1, equivalent to half the funds allotted for public purchases and the performance of works. The canon in those regions where there are extractive industries and investment in agro-industry, manufacturing and commerce on the coast have given rise to a perception of bonanza among some and inequality and corruption among others. The wealth trickles down a bit more, but it does so unequally. At the same time, the precariousness of the State at sub-national levels (processes and people) has been shown, as has the weakness of society when it comes to supervising.
the law among Peruvians, as shown in the graph. In the field of politics, the weakness of the political party system is also marked by informality, which translates into a high level of political proposals during election campaigns2; worse yet, these proposals are flimsy and ephemeral, slapped together for each election and done away with immediately afterwards. In the economy, informality is most notable among micro and small enterprises, also acting as a cover for the organized crime rings spreading further and further around the country: drug trafficking, smuggling and bootlegging, trafficking of land, timber and other natural resources, persons, etc. The State Judicial Defense Council has filed complaints against 166 judges all over the country involved in acts of corruption related to drug trafficking, asset laundering, smuggling and illegal gambling.3
Secondly, this effect may be explained by the pragmatism with which people tend to approach their day-to-day lives. In the face of an inefficient State, with burdensome and expensive processes, it is often more convenient to pay a bribe rather than do all the paperwork. People seem to have become accustomed to the corruption of the State, associated with a widely-recognized inefficiency in processes and the incompetence of its officials. It is seen as normal to pay to speed up paperwork, make an appointment or a license, change a students grades or buy bootlegged medicines when faced with a State that does not function otherwise. Informality laid bare. Effectively, we are looking at informality as a characteristic spread throughout every sphere of society, politics and the economy of the country. Once again, the Protica survey corroborates the information gathered in the past with regard to the high level of indifference toward
NS/NP 6%
No 82%
S 12%
Very Effective
Somewhat Effective
Totally Ineffective
http://elcomercio.pe/noticia/633244/contraloria-350-millones-soles-estan-vinculados-delitos-corrupcion (September 13, 2010) In the 2010 regional and municipal elections, 14,270 lists of candidates were registered, according to information from the National Elections Board (JNE). 3 http://www.andina.com.pe/espanol/Noticia.aspx?id=lsBj9ThmUcs (August 24, 2010)
1 2
14
15
BASELINE
16
17
To make sure Peru is not governed just from Lima, Protica sets out to train local leaders in all regions of the country
Different studies have shown the negative impact of corruption on democratic governability, especially in developing countries, by destroying citizens confidence in the management and efficiency of the public sector. Corruption allows the States resources, which belong to all citizens, to fall into private hands through murky dealings. But above all, corruption weakens institutions, alters administrative processes and affects the quality of public services. As a consequence, corruption distorts the relationship between the State and its citizens and destroys their confidence in its authorities. Under the argument that nothing is going to change at this point, or that things have always been this way, or worse yet, that the authorities and politicians are always corrupt, citizens easily abandon their ability to express opinions and participate, instead joining in the discouragement and resignation or even resorting to violence and taking justice into their own hands, seriously affecting the quality of democracy. Being acutely aware of this situation, the Protica team assumed the commitment to create and strengthen a National Anti-Corruption Network that trains and mobilizes the population against this scourge. This is a decentralized challenge, so that each region has an anticorruption seed that contributes to improving public management,
providing training and denouncing irregularities while also reviving the relationship between citizens and their local governments in order to achieve their wellbeing. With this objective, the Protica team established two lines of intervention: i) The creation of a National Anti-Corruption School; and ii) The mentoring and advisory of regional core groups in their local initiatives against corruption. To fine tune the call to action for these regional core groups and the preparation of the contents of the training program of the AntiCorruption School, Protica developed a baseline that helped better determine the situation of the social actors. The study was conducted during the months of April and May 2009 in the main cities of the 25 regions of the country, as well as Metropolitan Lima. A total of 550 institutions were visited and 525 people were interviewed. The main conclusions of the study indicated the following: Corruption is a concept with many meanings. In general, corruption is associated with the misuse of State funds, whether in procurements, overvaluation of works or in job positions (nepotism, family or party favoritism or lack of respect for civil service exams). But they are also associated with abusive treatment by teachers, nurses or doctors, sexual harassment by a hierarchical superior, practices that do not necessarily fall under the label of corruption, and the frustration created when the quality of services is poor, and arrogance and incompetence prevail over serving the citizen. Corruption is not a central issue on the regional agenda. As such, it is of little interest to citizens, authorities and public officials, although it becomes important during election seasons. The communication media play an important, but insufficient, role in the fight against corruption. New technologies are expanding the presence of the media in groups of internauts who previously lacked access to newspapers or showed little interest in the news. Nowadays, social networks fulfill a significant function of connecting, informing, and acting as a public space to express opinions. In fact, many of the acts
18
19
of corruption committed would not have been discovered if not for independent communication media. In more than a few cases, these media have been the main protagonists of the denunciations. However, there are still many other communication media that sell their independence, putting it at the service of a candidate, an authority or a group of influential people, making corruption into a political weapon. Unfortunately, investigative journalism is still not very widespread. Citizen surveillance is limited and does not cover anti-corruption issues. Very few regional civil society organizations address the issue of the fight against corruption in their institutional agendas, which limits the impact of any effort they may undertake. What is needed are renewed leaderships, legitimated and with the power to call on others, improve the training and information on citizen surveillance and the fight against corruption, as well as resources and personnel who can do so. The major challenge is to transcend and expand the small circle of acquaintances and people knowledgeable in issues of anticorruption and human rights. Young peoples drive stands in direct contract to their inability to organize themselves. In addition to local youth organizations established around church parishes, the study found two important spaces from which young people may participate in anticorruption activities: the Interquorum Network and university student federations. Some survey respondents were of the opinion that many young people are uninterested in the issue of corruption, whether because they want to avoid problems, they distrust public institutions, they think its a waste of time, or it is simply not among their personal priorities. Unawareness of mechanisms and institutions for participation and supervision. While the Act for Transparency and Access to Public Information was one of the most frequently mentioned mechanisms, most people did not know how to request information or the basic contents of this law. The Ombudsmans Office, the Comptroller Generals Office and the Government Attorney Generals Office were identified as the public institutions that carry out actions for the monitoring and supervision of the state apparatus. But knowledge of their functions is superficial. The Supervisory Board for State Contracting (OSCE) went practically unmentioned by the survey respondents. Demand for training. The respondents demanded training in issues of monitoring and surveillance. It became obvious, first of all, that there is a need for conceptual clarity with regard to corruption, as well as more in-depth knowledge of the laws for fighting it. People want to know how to follow up on a case and how to maintain interest in it. It was also necessary to specify the concept and the scope of citizen surveillance and the different ways it may be carried out. Two points to be careful with 1. Work with universities. In several regions, universities have serious problems with corruption. In the reports, no public universities were found that were willing to work on these issues. 2. The risks of politicization. In different regions, people were identified who might be capable of leading a fight against corruption. However, there was the issue of the two upcoming electoral processes: regional and municipal elections in 2010, and general elections in 2011. In other words, there was a risk that people who expressed interest and displayed the capacity to assume pilot positions could politicize these initiatives, thus sullying the relative objectivity of the core anti-corruption groups.
You feel like part of a collective, a group of people who are fighting toward the same goal.
(Female, age 25, teacher, Arequipa)
Improve the capacities and increase the technical knowledge of civil society against corruption. Show civil society in the regions the different initiatives in the fight against corruption and help strengthen the people and institutions behind them.
Prepare a training program that teaches the members of the core anti-corruption groups to identify and take actions against corruption. Introduce the importance of the fight against corruption into the local and national public agenda.
Identify critical moments of corruption in the public spending and investment cycle, so that the core groups and civil society can remain alert.
Coordinate campaigns for the dissemination of anti-corruption messages through accountability initiatives.
Define a work agenda that includes detecting an act of corruption and accompanying local actors from the denunciation until a sanction is achieved. This will result, on one hand, in increased knowledge of anti-corruption tools, and on the other, it will conquer the sense of importance that local actors feel in the face of corruption.
Include young people, networks, federated centers and youth collectives in the activities of Protica.
Contribute to the formalization of those organizations or initiatives that fight against corruption (guidelines for paperwork in the Public Records Office) and foster their participation in the Local Coordination Councils (LCCs) and Regional Coordination Councils (RCCs).
20
21
SCHOOL
22
23
The jury members were: Fernando del Carpio, general manager of the Peruvian Institute of Business Action (IPAE). Jos Ugaz, partner at the law firm of Estudio Bentez, Forno & Ugaz, and former Anti-Corruption Prosecutor. Marcela Huaita, representative of Protica. Gerardo Tvara, of the Coordinating Committee for the Fight against Poverty. Patricia Zrate, researcher from the Institute for Peruvian Studies (IEP). Applicants for the First School A total of 384 people participated: 212 men and 172 women. Women: Out of 172, 65 were journalists of members of a civil association (38%) and 107 were students (62%). Men: In the case of the men, out of all 212, 85 (40%) were students and 127 (60%) were representatives of an NGO or journalists.
Teaching Methods and Staff The first School was carried out through in-person sessions (a one-week live-in program in the capital city of Lima), and inperson and virtual monitoring and technical assistance guiding the fieldwork over the next 14 months. This model was replicated in the following school. The teaching staff of the school was made up of Samuel Abad, Elena Alvites, Violeta Bermdez, Cecilia Blondet, Javier Casas, Mara Ins Celle, Eddie Cndor, Elena Conterno, Levy Del Aguila, Luis Egsquiza, Isabella Falco, Percy Medina, Juan Carlos Morn, Jos Pisconte, Samuel Rotta, Javier Torres, Ricardo Uceda, Mayn Ugarte, Jos Ugaz, Leonidas Wiener and Antonio Zapata.
24
25
The School Syllabus During the classroom sessions, which were taught over the course of seven days and broken down into five work units, the following syllabus was addressed: Unit 1 If the State is mine, why cant I do whatever I want with its resources? The difference between public and private / The situation in Peru and consequences on the State and citizenry / Evolution and outlook. Unit 2 What is and what is not corruption? Notes on the meaning of a concept that evokes many different interpretations among Peruvians / Causes and classes / Analysis of cases to identify situations, actors, factors of context, consequences and relationships with other problems. Unit 3 What fields are most vulnerable to corruption and how can they be surveilled? State procurements and management of public sector personnel / Reasons for their weakness in the face of corruption / Surveillance tools available. Unit 4 What resources do I have to fight corruption? Legal tools and formal procedures to demand transparency and access to information / Map of channels of denunciation and processes for investigation and sanctioning. Unit 5 And now what do I do? Identification of problems in the participants hometowns / Preparation of viable proposals / Preparation of plans of action / Tools for communication and management of anticorruption initiatives.
We started off with a lot of enthusiasm. The School was a big motivation. The fact that I was accepted to the project meant so much We have promoted these activities on a full-time basis.
(Female, age 25, educator, Arequipa)
Im happy about the work Ive been doing. I always think back on the School as if it were yesterday.
(Female, age 38, engineer, Tacna)
Lessons Learned from the Anti-Corruption School High value placed on training received to put the concepts and tools learned into practice. Useful conceptual tools to train other publics in the hometowns and to be applied in other aspects of their professional career, as well as the anti-corruption project. Interest in continuing training and getting more in-depth. Difficulties with regard to use of electronic tools for surveillance of public resources.
It was definitely fruitful for me. The opportunity Protica has given us laudable. There werent many of us that were accepted into this space and Ive been able to take the knowledge shared at the events organized by Protica and replicate it in other spaces like the university, youth groups. It was something very positive.
(Male, age 29, communications student, Tacna)
What I remember most is the experience of human chess, which was so symbolic.
(Male, age 24, attorney, Arequipa)
26
27
Loreto
1. PRISMA 2. MCLCLP 3. MIN: Improving the Municipal Institution 1. Seor de Sipan University 2. Solidarity, Development and Justice Commission of Chiclayo 3. Centro Esperanza Non-Profit Association 1. CEDEPAS 2. LESTONNAC: Lestonnac Social Development Association 3. Chamber of Commerce 4. NGO Crculo Solidario 5. SERPER 6. ONG CSP 4. PRISMA 5. Hatun Cultural Association
1. PRISMA 2. Colegio de periodistas (Journalists Association) 1. DESCO 2. CEDER 3. IQ Network 4. LABOR 5. CECYCAP
Mentoring of the Surveillance Committee for the participative budget of Curahuasi Surveillance in the selection and hiring of public school professors in the Arequipa Norte and Arequipa Sur school districts Surveillance of the use of funds from the canon for research at Universidad Nacional de San Agustn
28
29
Region
Allied Institutions
Contact Paola Paola Paola Paola Magaly Carlos Paola Paola Magaly Carlos Catalina Catalina Paola Paola Magaly Carlos Catalina Catalina Catalina Catalina Magaly Carlos
Topic Surveillance of the selection and hiring of professors Surveillance of school budgets for assets and services and financial resources Political actors informed of nepotism in two local governments (Coya and Cusco) Transparency of the website of the Regional Government of Cusco Surveillance in the hiring of personnel in the regional government Strengthening and use of transparency websites in 3 districts Surveillance of public resources of municipalities for proselytizing purposes District accountability mechanisms model ordnance Consensus on public anti-corruption policy among authorities, social leaders and candidates Monitoring of Regional Anti-Corruption Plan Surveillance of the judicial proceeding against former mayor and implementation of the Project for the Social Auditing of the Justice System in the Province of Ilo Surveillance of the process for the selection of personnel in the Provincial Municipality Building capacities of the rural population (farmers) in the use and management of government paperwork Transparency in administrative procedures for small-scale mining licenses Transparency and surveillance in use of resources for works in the education sector Anti-corruption observatory Strengthening of the participative budget surveillance committee for the provincial municipality of Puno Surveillance of investment budgets of the provincial municipality of Puno and municipality of San Antn Building capacities of local actors for improvement of the public management of the mining canon and royalties in the district of Coronel Gregorio Albarracn
Training Workshops 1 2 4 0 0 1 2 0 11 1 2 1 2 1 3 1 2 1 7 3 1 2
Events 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 10 0 3 0 ND 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 3 0
Awareness 2 1 5 0 0 1 4 1 5 1 1 2 1 0 1 2 2 8 2 0 4 1
Media Stories 24 3 28 0 0 0 14 5 16 2 17 1 0 0 0 2 15 0 29 1 5 3
14
1. COMISEDH 2. TAREA
15
1. PRISMA 2. APORVIDHA
School I School II School I School II School I School II School I School II School I School II School I School II
16
1. DESCO 2. Huancavelica Initiative and Development Association 3. Allpanchik Rayku Rural Research and Development Group 1. CODEH- Ica 2. IQ Network 3. Defense Front of the District of Tinquia 1. SEPAR 2. IQ Network 3. Crnika Association 4. Ethics and Governability Network
17
18
19
1. Labor Non-Profit Association 2. Generacin de Nuevos Lderes Youth Organization 3. UNAM 1. SPDA 2. Critas del Per 3. Ecological Agriculture 1. PRISMA 2. MCLCP 1. PRISMA 2. CARE 3. Young Womens Federation 1. MCLCP 2. Business Administrators Association 3. CEPROM 3. LABOR 4. Journalists Union 4. IQ Network 5. Radio Onda Azul 6. IEP-SP 4. PADES 5. Red IQ 6. REJOTA Private University Tacna
20
21
22
23
Tacna
Mesa CAAAP
24
Ucayali CAAAP Society and Development Institute of Callao Non-Profit Association SEPEC
Transparency and surveillance in the use of public resources for works in the education sector Surveillance of maintenance of school premises Promote compliance with the law on transparency and access to public information with the updating and supplementation of the information published on the websites of the local governments of the Region of Callao and the exercise of citizen surveillance Build the capacities of participating agents from Jess Mara and Pueblo
4 3
25
Callao
School I
Andoni
ND
26
Metropolitan Lima
School I
Catalina
ND
Totales
Notes Information gathered by the monitors of the National Anti-Corruption Network Project from the progress reports submitted by the regional core groups and presentations at Macro-Regional Schools on November 7, 2011. Technical Assistance Trips: monitoring visits to the regions Presenters Invited by Protica: Speakers contacted by Protica and invited members of the Consortium Training Workshops: on corruption, transparency and citizen surveillance Events: Informational activities in the mini-projects
157
37
114
56
114
289
2466
Sensibilizacin: Actividades como ferias, foros, pasacalles, conferencias de prensa, reuniones de coordinacin, reuniones de asistencia tcnica, conversatorios, conformacin de comits de vigilancia, campaas de sensibilizacin, reuniones de organizacin, visitas de reconocimiento a obras, convocatorias a actores locales S/I: Sin informacin Rebotes en medios: Son las notas en prensa escrita, radio, televisin, Internet # personas capacitadas: Informacin recogida de los informes, listas de asistencia y datos brindados por los miembros de los ncleos regionales
30
31
WORK PLANS
32
33
Cajamarca
Decrease excessive fees for registration, books and uniforms made in educational institutions in Cajamarca
PRISMA
Amazonas
Increasing transparency in the food distribution process in food kitchens and Glass of Milk committees in Chachapoyas
CALANDRIA
Loreto
Avoiding the use of public resources for the financing of election campaigns
FUNDAC. INST. PROMOCIN SOC. AMAZNICA
TUMBES PIURA
COBIMEP
LAMBAYEQUE
Alert Network
UNIVERSIDAD DE SIPN
SAN MARTN
AMRESAM
Facilitating access to public information as a strategy for reducing corruption in the region
LA LIBERTAD
CEDEPAS Norte
Strengthening the participative budget surveillance committee in the District Municipality of Laredo
UCAYALI
CAAAP
With regard to the contents: 6 groups worked on transparency and access to information 5 on budget surveillance 5 on the use of public resources 4 took an interest in problems with hiring personnel 2 on financing of election campaigns 1 on the monitoring of judicial proceedings 1 on building political consensuses on anti-corruption; and 1 on undue fees in schools Generally speaking, the activities of almost all the groups were aimed at improving societal control of the use of public resources, whether through an activity related to greater transparency and access to information, through strengthening the skills of civil society surveillance committees, or through direct inspections for processes such as the hiring of personnel.
ANCASH
PRISMA
Promoting transparency in the participative budgets of the provinces of Huaraz, Yungay, Pomabamba
HUNUCO
PASCO
PRISMA
LIMA PROVINCES
Improving mechanisms for access to information of the Regional Government of Lima and local governments of Huaura, Huaral and Barranca
APORTES/GRUPO TRANSPARENCIA Y BUEN GOBIERNO
MADRE DE DIOS
SPDA
METROPOLITAN LIMA
Building the capacities of participating agents from Jess Mara and Pueblo Libre for the 2011 Participative Budget
SEPEC
JUNIN
CUZCO
PRISMA
CALLAO
APURMAC
PUNO AYACUCHO
WORK PLANS :
HUANCAVELICA
ASIDEH
Transparency in the process for hiring teachers in the Huamanga public school district
COMISEDH
Building capacities of participative budget surveillance and control committees and a more vigilant citizenry
PRISMA
AREQUIPA
IPC
MOQUEGUA
2009 - 2010
ICA
TACNA
CEPROM
34
35
Scope District municipality (6) Provincial municipality (5) Education sector (5) Regional government (4) Administration of justice (2) Agricultural sector (1) Social programs (1) Press (1) Civil society (1) Issue Access to information (6) Surveillance of participative budget (6) Use of public resources (5) Hiring of personnel (4) Financing of election campaigns (2) Monitoring of judicial proceedings (1) Political consensus (1) Excessive fees in schools (1)
Regions Callao, Cusco, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Metropolitan Lima, Tacna Ancash, Lima - Provinces, Piura, Puno, Tumbes Arequipa, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Pasco, Ucayali Apurmac, Huancavelica, Ica, Junn Hunuco, Moquegua Madre de Dios Amazonas San Martn Loreto Region Apurmac, Callao, Hunuco, Lima - Provinces, Madre Dios, San Martn Ancash, La Libertad, Metropolitan Lima, Piura, Puno, Tumbes Amazonas, Lambayeque, Pasco, Tacna, Ucayali Arequipa, Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica Ica, Loreto Moquegua Junn Cajamarca
As expected, varying progress was made in the regions. Some groups responded very well to their work plans and even went beyond the actions they had planned, while in other cases, progress was slow and there was some difficulty in achieving objectives. The factors that influenced the greater or lesser success of the groups were as follows: i. Backing of a strong NGO: It was important for the groups to have the backing of an established and well-organized NGO. This gave the group a series of opportunities: involvement or aid from the organizations professionals in the performance of the project; a network of contacts; institutional backing, whether technical, political or logistical (meeting space, access to telephones and other means of communication, computers and files); access to cash in case of emergencies; and the possibility of leveraging resources for the performance of actions. ii. Consolidated regional core groups: The core groups that showed the most progress in the performance of their work plans were those that had several members involved in the same organization, who shared previous bonds and additional coordination spaces, who lived near each other and could meet up relatively easily, who had strong (but not vertical) leaders, and whose members could help each other out when one of them did not have time to finish all the activities under his/her responsibility.
iii. Having journalists in the regional core groups was a success factor in that these members had the capacity to disseminate activities and results among the local public opinion. The groups journalists did not fully commit to their work in all cases, which had a marked effect on the progress made. iv. The participation of university students was inconsistent: it was vital in some regions, where the youths took on an intense commitment during their vacations, while in other cases the students distanced themselves from the group and carried out works in other places or got involved in other things. v. In some regions, part of the success was the power to call on other organizations, forming alliances and establishing stronger institutional platforms for the fight against corruption.
Corruption Data from the 6th National Survey on Perceptions of Corruption in Peru (PROTICA, 2010)
i) corruption as a problem of the State What do you think is the main problem faced by the State which prevents it from achieving the development of the country? Corruption of officials and authorities Lack of efficiency of officials and authorities Lack of interest among citizens 50% 30% 9%
ii) expectations for corruption in five years In the next 5 years, do you think corruption in Apurmac will have increased, continue to be the same, or have decreased? Will have decreased Will be the same Will have increased iii) respect for the law Why do you think some citizens do not respect the laws and regulations? (with card) Because the laws do not reflect our reality Lack of familiarity / ignorance Because the laws are made to favor those in power 22% 19% 24% 5% 51% 37%
36
37
The core group is dynamic and motivated, highly committed to its cause, and able to establish alliances with other social organizations, all of which indicates that its activity may take on greater dimensions in the fight against corruption. The liabilities noted in the overall balance of its activities include some overlapping of activities among group members, a delay in commencing their tasks (due to social conflicts in the zone) and the groups dependence on a leader, whose possible absence may affect their work. The first regional core group was made up of Lino Pineda Ayala from the non-profit association Prisma, the journalist Julio Casas Surez and the students Emmy Chipa Bentez and Hctor Junior Bazn Juro. Volunteer work was done by Luis Pineda, Pedro Balln and Julio Csar Rondn. The group later incorporated Graciela Montes Montesinos of Prisma, Yerssey Caballero Palomino of IDMA and the journalist Hermgenes Rojas Sullca.
Anti-Corruption Tools Developed: Impact action plan Latest progress: In 2011, the Apurimac Anti-Corruption Network aims to: Strengthen the surveillance committee of the district of Curahuasi to ensure better fulfillment of its duties and monitoring of the 2011- 2012 participative budgets. The team is currently working on two training workshops for the surveillance committees in the zone, as well as a citizen surveillance manual adapted to the regional context, based in large part on the document prepared last year by the La Libertad Anti-Corruption Network de La Libertad. They are also designing a radio kit to be used as a tool for raising awareness in the region with regard to issues of citizen participation and surveillance.
APURMAC
38
39
I think this is the first TESTIMONIES AND EXPERIENCES time a National AntiCorruption Network When youre too involved in has been formed in your social life, you think fighting against the monster of corruption civil society, and I is too hard. But using this initiative as a starting point, things think as the first class, can change. It will become easier were going to set a as people learn about more tools: they will be more vigilant with the benchmark in Peru, State. and were also going to have the chance of I think I understand the sharing our successes magnitude of the problem. I feel a bit impotent in the fight against and failures with other corruption. But Im optimistic, because along the way you meet members.
(Male, age 22, student)
people who are very involved, especially young people who help cheer you on.
(Male, age 34, institutional representative)
Weve made several major denunciations and participated in almost everything that has to do with corruption, along with the Ombudsmans Office. We are part of the ODECMA Coordinating Committee.
(Male, age 39, journalist)
Were a group, because you cant fight this alone. Nothing like this group has been seen in Abancay; this is the first thing thats been done in our city. I dont want this project to end. I hope it receives new blood from the young people at the two universities here, and any other groups who are willing to get involved.
(Female, age 22, student)
Corruption Data from the 6th National Survey on Perceptions of Corruption in Peru (PROTICA, 2010)
i) corruption as a problem of the State What do you think is the main problem faced by the State which prevents it from achieving the development of the country? Corruption of officials and authorities Lack of efficiency of officials and authorities Lack of interest among citizens 45% 24% 17%
ii) expectations for corruption in five years In the next 5 years, do you think corruption in Callao will have increased, continue to be the same, or have decreased? Will have decreased Will be the same Will have increased iii) respect for the law Why do you think some citizens do not respect the laws and regulations? (with card) Because the laws do not reflect our reality Lack of values / sense of civic duty Because the laws are made to favor those in power 30% 21% 18% 10% 39% 42%
40
41
Other allies included the National University of Callao, through Prof. Hernn Hernndez, dean of the school of economics; the Callao Coordinating Committee for the Fight against Poverty, through its director, Rossana Escalante, as well as Gerardo Tvara and Hugo Brousset from the Good Governance collective. It is important to note that the anti-corruption group also participated in the Informed Vote campaign, promoted by the National Elections Board (JNE), to raise awareness of the need to watch over public resources, websites and the rsums of the candidates in accordance with the guidelines of the Lupita campaign promoted by Protica. In its final report, the regional group declared that, although partially, it had succeeded in improving access to information and the compliance with the Transparency Act in the municipalities of Callao, as well as fostering a more active and well-grounded participation by civil society in these issues. As part of its self-criticism, the anti-corruption group recognized its weakness, to the point that the leader and the journalist took on the majority of the tasks. The regional group was made up of the professors Jos Antonio Magallanes Carrillo and Mara Nlida Leureyros Oliden, and by the students Jocelyn Milagros Rivera Martell and Miguel ngel Romero Cceres. Anti-Corruption Tools Developed: Transparency website monitoring tool
CALLAO
42
43
More than discouraging me, this motivates me to keep participating and give all I have to give.
(Female, age 51, educator and journalist)
We witness so much corruption in Callao. Ive discovered many irregularities in the regional and local governments. During election season, threats, irregular acts and systematic theft were everyday occurrences. There are people who are afraid to complain, who have been forced to donate part of their salaries.
This experience has had a positive effect on my personal and professional life because it gives you a line as a citizen that should not be crossed. It sets limits: where you should not go and what you should not do. You cannot have a double standard. If you join the anticorruption team, theres no turning back.
(Male, age 40, educator, journalist and NGO representative)
Corruption Data from the 6th National Survey on Perceptions of Corruption in Peru (PROTICA, 2010)
i) corruption as a problem of the State What do you think is the main problem faced by the State which prevents it from achieving the development of the country? Corruption of officials and authorities Lack of efficiency of officials and authorities Lack of interest among citizens 72% 17% 3%
ii) expectations for corruption in five years In the next 5 years, do you think corruption in Hunuco will have increased, continue to be the same, or have decreased? Will have decreased Will be the same Will have increased iii) respect for the law Why do you think some citizens do not respect the laws and regulations? (with card) Lack of familiarity / ignorance Lack of values / sense of civic duty Because the laws are made to favor those in power 47% 17% 16% 7% 58% 27%
44
45
media (written, radio and television press) for the dissemination of the activities, which had a significant impact on the public opinion. The groups achievements, resulting from the degree of integration and consistency among team members, are summed up by the awareness raised on the issue of corruption, exploring it in depth, while also creating alliances and participating in local spaces with allies such as the Committee for Judicial Transparency, the Judiciary, etc. The Hunuco regional group of the National Anti-Corruption Network was formed by the attorney Claudia Baldramina Garca Dextre from the NGO Paz y Esperanza, the journalist Judith Rosario Gonzles Ticona, and the law students Jimy Roosbelt Gonzles Ticona and Nina Caroli Lpez Antonio. They were later joined by the attorney Fiorella Garay from Paz y Esperanza, the communications student Yoel Yobenito Ventura Rivera, Maru Jocely Malpartida Morales from the IQ Network, Amanda Eliana Valdez Salinas of Prisma and the journalist Jeremas Ageo Godoy Borja. Anti-Corruption Tool Developed: Radio and TV spot to raise awareness of the fight against corruption in the justice sector Latest Progress: In 2011, the Hunuco anti-corruption group, with the backing of Paz y Esperanza, has been implementing the work plan aimed at improving the level of transparency in the process for the selection of the Juntos program, by building the capacities of local promoters and civil society in issues related to the fight against corruption, access to information and surveillance mechanisms. The team organized an informational fair and two training workshops on issues related to citizen surveillance, transparency and access to information, aimed at members of the local Supervision and Transparency Committee and civil society involved in the Juntos program. The group recently promoted the creation of a district citizen surveillance committee in Quisqui, which will make recommendations to improve the transparency of the Juntos Program. The Hunuco Anti-Corruption Network has established alliances with the non-profit association Prisma, the Regional Supervision and Transparency Committee, the Ombudsmans Office, the Hunuco Juntos Program, District Municipality of Quisqui, Womens Rights Promoters Network of Quisqui, and the Interquorum Network. As part of its project, the Hunuco AntiCorruption Network has carried out the following activities: Gathering of information for diagnosis (August 27) Presentation and informational fair on the project in the district of Quisqui (September 11) 1st Transparency Workshop with beneficiaries of the Juntos Program (September 18) 2nd Transparency and Citizen Surveillance Workshop (September 25)
HUNUCO
46
47
The support from the NGO, because its our meeting place, our place for everything, they helped us with the materials we needed however they could, the equipment to do the radio spot, the TV spot. The institution helped with it all, the contribution made by Paz y Esperanza has been huge.
(Male, age 23, law student)
instrument for applying the tools learned at the School The information we received was vast, open-ended, general, and from there we chose a focus: the administration of justice. We have received support from the Andean Commission of Legal Scholars (CAJ), but we need more training. If we look at the future of this work, training in facilitation is going to be important, having some sort of methodology
(Female, age 36, attorney, representative of a human rights NGO)
Corruption Data from the 6th National Survey on Perceptions of Corruption in Peru (PROTICA, 2010)
i) corruption as a problem of the State What do you think is the main problem faced by the State which prevents it from achieving the development of the country? Corruption of officials and authorities Lack of efficiency of officials and authorities Lack of interest among citizens 46% 31% 14%
ii) expectations for corruption in five years In the next 5 years, do you think corruption in Lima - Provinces will have increased, continue to be the same, or have decreased? Will have decreased Will be the same Will have increased iii) respect for the law Why do you think some citizens do not respect the laws and regulations? (with card) Because the laws do not reflect our reality Lack of values / sense of civic duty Because the laws are made to favor those in power 21% 19% 17% 14% 35% 35%
48
49
(ONPE), the National Elections Board (JNE), CODEH Huacho and Grupo Transparencia. Although it was unable to fully achieve its goals, the regional core group also took an interest in establishing positive relationships with the media and members of the local press, who provided valuable help in carrying out the groups tasks. In conclusion, the project enabled the regional core group to make inroads on a proposal for the fight against corruption in the region despite its limitations and the dispersion of its members, who live in different provinces. Even so, they were able to forge a team with a notable presence (through local groups) in the provinces of Barranca, Huaura and Huaral, with the possibility of expanding this presence to other provinces in 2011. The regional core group was formed by the social promoter Rolando Silvio Yaurie Enrquez; the president of the Barranca Chamber of Commerce, Julio Nizama Cnepa; the journalists Evelyn Roco Esquivel Nolasco, Georgina Carlos Panana, Fernando Roberto Bazalar La Rosa and Ruth Robles Romero; as well as the attorney Christian Enrique Gonzles Chvez and the student Flix Prez Huertas. They were later joined by Claudia Anal Pinazzo Vallejos. Anti-Corruption Tool Developed: Monitoring sheet for the process of access to information
LIMA - PROVINCES
There is no disaggregated data for the Region of Lima. The indicators are for the department of Lima.
50
51
and the commitment of whether or not the activities were being carried out. But despite these difficulties, the Transparency and Good Governance group has positioned itself in the region. The group gets invited to all sorts of activities and weve even signed a governability agreement. In the forums for regional candidates, we participated with a series of anti-corruption questions. Weve already gained a base of participants to continue on with this next year.
(Male, age 51, philosopher, theologian and NGO representative)
Its been really tough to schedule activities because of the different jobs of each members, and we havent been a tight-knit group. I took on the role of leader that depended partly on the availability of the members from each province
The mechanisms used by corruption sometimes seem invisible, but when you start crosschecking information, you begin questioning everything you see. When youre in contact with local or regional officials, you start to figure out how favors are done and then you pick up on indications of corruption. Because of the projects dynamics, spaces have been opened up where I have been able to learn about and confirm how the issue of corruption is handled on a local and regional level, something thats very normal for a lot of people. For me, the concepts are clear.
(Male, age 51, philosopher, theologian and NGO representative)
Corruption Data from the 6th National Survey on Perceptions of Corruption in Peru (PROTICA, 2010)
i) corruption as a problem of the State What do you think is the main problem faced by the State which prevents it from achieving the development of the country? Corruption of officials and authorities Lack of efficiency of officials and authorities Lack of interest among citizens 47% 27% 9%
ii) expectations for corruption in five years In the next 5 years, do you think corruption in Madre de Dios will have increased, continue to be the same, or have decreased? Will have decreased Will be the same Will have increased iii) respect for the law Why do you think some citizens do not respect the laws and regulations? (with card) Because they wont be punished for breaking the law Lack of values / sense of civic duty Because the laws do not reflect our reality 27% 26% 20% 12% 38% 37%
52
53
work was done by Jos Luis Miche Seminario, Elisban Choque, Nadie Mamani Chvez and Eddy Pea of the SPDA. Later on, the group was joined by Edmundo Florez of Critas, Eddy Pea Cruz, and the community leaders Javier Palomino and Saturnino Pacheco. Anti-Corruption Tools Developed: Diagnosis on level of information held by farmers. Training workshops. Latest Progress: In 2011, the objective of the Madre de Dios Anti-Corruption Network is to ensure the transparency of the administrative process for achieving the environmental certification of individual and small-scale mining activities and train officials from the Regional Bureau of Energy, Mines and Hydrocarbons (DREMH) to the benefit of all actors. One of the main activities proposed by the Madre de Dios team was to conduct an analysis of the laws in force on the matter of environmental impact assessments applicable to individual and small-scale mining activity. They also performed interviews with officials from the DREMH to obtain information on the steps to be followed in the Environmental Impact Assessment evaluation procedure; interviews with the population affected by this problem, and miners unions, as a way to validate the procedures to be followed to obtain the environmental certification of their activities.
MADRE DE DIOS
54
55
What usually happens TESTIMONIES AND EXPERIENCES with people is that, since
I want a change to be made, especially in the area of forestry. If you make a denouncement, they punish you for it. Thats why I think its important to strengthen the Anti-Corruption Network here, so we can do something.
(Female, age 22, forest engineering student)
I think theres a lot to be done. Its clear to me, thanks to this experience, what things remain to be done, and there are a lot of them. When we were doing the workshops, people would ask us to come back, theyd ask when. There is a great need for this.
(Male, age 30, forest engineering student)
When we did the presentation in La Novia, people got really scared. Then we realized that mentioning the word corruption is a sensitive subject. After that, we were much more careful.
(Female, age 22, forest engineering student)
the State is absent, they make a lot of negative comments, like Why havent they done this or that? So they looked to us to do it, and would say things like Itll always be this way. But little by little, they began to understand the issue of permits. So I think the response has been positive. They also asked us to come back, because many more farmers wanted to participate.
(Male, age 30, attorney)
Corruption Data from the 6th National Survey on Perceptions of Corruption in Peru (PROTICA, 2010)
i) corruption as a problem of the State What do you think is the main problem faced by the State which prevents it from achieving the development of the country? Corruption of officials and authorities Lack of efficiency of officials and authorities Lack of interest among citizens 45% 32% 9%
ii) expectations for corruption in five years In the next 5 years, do you think corruption in San Martn will have increased, continue to be the same, or have decreased? Will have decreased Will be the same Will have increased iii) respect for the law Why do you think some citizens do not respect the laws and regulations? (with card) Lack of familiarity / ignorance Because the laws are made to favor those in power Because the laws do not reflect our reality 22% 21% 20% 9% 35% 41%
56
57
Currently, the San Martn Anti-Corruption Network is implementing the project for the Strengthening of Citizen Influence to Ensure Transparency and Monitor the Glass of Milk Program in the Municipality of San Martn Tarapoto, which seeks to improve the transparency in the procedures for procurement, distribution and focalization of beneficiaries of the Glass of Milk program in San Martn, while at the same time ensuring that the mothers who benefit from this program are able to play an effective role in the supervision and surveillance thereof. To date, they have carried out the following actions: Informational meeting with authorities and officials for the presentation of the project Public presentation of the project with strategic allies and local government Training workshop for the leaders of the Glass of Milk Committee (CVL) on citizen surveillance, procurement processes, distribution of inputs, roles and functions of the Administrative Committee. Workshop with leaders of the CVL on citizen surveillance and the preparation of a Surveillance Plan on: Processes for the procurement and distribution of inputs Fulfillment of roles and functions of the Administrative Committee
Its a positive experience, but we need to review the lessons learned and try to systematize it to use this experience for future interventions. Its an issue that raises expectations and generates currents of opinion. Its an issue the people need to hear about, but at the same time, theyre used to corruption.
(Focus group)
Impunity generates a countercurrent. Thats why we need to emphasize the consequences more. For example, Your family feels bad when youre not transparent. We need a campaign to raise awareness. I know many mayors who started off clean and ended up corrupt.
(Male, age 51, NGO representative)
58
59
actor in this fight, although, according to the anti-corruption core group, there are few unbiased journalists left who are in a position to denounce this problem in the region. However, there were problems with the timely execution of the different phases of the participative budget in the three provinces selected, typified, among other things, by delays in the formation and implementation of the surveillance committees. In its own evaluation, the Ancash anti-corruption core group states that it failed to position itself among the population of Huaraz as it would have liked. This shortcoming was related to problems such as long distances between the scopes of action proposed and the small size of the work group. It should be noted that Huaraz, the capital of the region of Ancash, is one of the cities that receives the most benefits from the abundant canon corresponding to this mining region. The Ancash group was composed of Nancy Nlida Tamara Celmi, local coordinator of the governability and transparency project Prisma; the journalist Ral Germn Bautista; the nutritionist Ricardo Antonio Castelo Espinoza; and the students Albert Leonardo Aranda Rodrguez and Alexander Ocrospoma. One of the original members, Aldo Soriano, had to drop out of the network because of school. However, new members later joined: Nelly Villanueva of the MCLCP and Cecil Oliver Figueroa Melendez of the MIM.
Corruption Data from the 6th National Survey on Perceptions of Corruption in Peru (PROTICA, 2010)
i) corruption as a problem of the State What do you think is the main problem faced by the State which prevents it from achieving the development of the country? Corruption of officials and authorities Lack of efficiency of officials and authorities Coordination problems between institutions 55% 19% 13%
ii) expectations for corruption in five years In the next 5 years, do you think corruption in ncash will have increased, continue to be the same, or have decreased? Will have decreased Will be the same Will have increased iii) respect for the law Why do you think some citizens do not respect the laws and regulations? (with card) Because the laws do not reflect our reality Lack of values / sense of civic duty Because the laws are made to favor those in power
60
Anti-Corruption Tool Developed: Learning about the Results-Based Participative Budget Training Guide Latest Progress: The Ancash Anti-Corruption Network has been executing a work plan aimed at building the capacities of the Surveillance and Control Committees within the framework of the Participative Budget process in the Regional Government and the Provincial Municipality of Huaraz. As part of these efforts, the anti-corruption core group aims to continue its work in 2010 to consolidate the citizen surveillance of the participative budgets, while also making progress in the process for the training and consolidation of the Regional Network for Transparency and Good Governance. The Regional Anti-Corruption Core Group is backed by respected institutions such as the Non-Profit Association PRISMA, Improving Municipal Investment (MIM) and the Coordinating Committee for the Fight against Poverty (MCLCP). It is important to mention that all these actors form part of the Regional Participative Budget Technical Committee, where they provide technical assistance. Likewise, the Ancash branch of MIM performs monitoring and technical works for the Provincial Municipality of Huaraz, providing economic information on the municipal management. Lastly, it should be noted that the group has developed alliances with other local actors such as Santiago Antnez de Mayolo National University (UNASAM) and the Ombudsmans Office. To date, the group has carried out the following activities in 2011: Workshop for the strengthening of the participative budget surveillance committees Technical assistance meetings with the 2011 participative budget surveillance committees Work and technical assistance meetings with the Provincial Government of Huaraz Awareness campaign aimed at the population: Informational anti-corruption fair Awareness campaign aimed at the population: March for transparency Training workshop aimed at civil society on the issue of corruption, citizen surveillance, the transparency act, public ethics Meeting with civil society organizations for regional and local citizen surveillance
I think the issue of corruption exists in all the public spaces and institutions of the region. I think so because I have been around the region, to the districts and provinces, and there is clear evidence of corruption in each of them, in all the sectors (education, health, livestock, social programs).
(Female, age 36, obstetrician and NGO representative)
61
ANCASH
62
63
this because corruption has taken away that money allocated to cover those needs. I think staying involved in these anti-corruption activities is a way to give something back to the country that has taken me in and given me work. Its also a way to perfect our professional tools for educating people on issues of transparency.
(Male, age 35, journalist and teacher)
Im motivated to see how the system of corruption works, despite coming from another country, very different from Peru. The effects are quite similar and they create familiar crises, the failure to meet the millennium goals, robbing the State and poor infrastructure. All
Yes, I think its important to be part of a network, considering the magnitude of the problem of corruption. It is necessary to bring in new allies willing to promote the issue of transparency in the public sector. I think we need to continue this work. Im interested in continuing with the Network.
(Female, age 36, obstetrician and NGO representative)
Corruption Data from the 6th National Survey on Perceptions of Corruption in Peru (PROTICA, 2010)
i) corruption as a problem of the State What do you think is the main problem faced by the State which prevents it from achieving the development of the country? Corruption of officials and authorities Lack of efficiency of officials and authorities Lack of interest among citizens 58% 23% 10%
ii) expectations for corruption in five years In the next 5 years, do you think corruption in La Libertad will have increased, continue to be the same, or have decreased? Will have decreased Will be the same Will have increased iii) respect for the law Why do you think some citizens do not respect the laws and regulations? (with card) Because the laws do not reflect our reality Because they wont be punished for breaking the law Because the laws are made to favor those in power 20% 16% 29% 14% 39% 40%
64
the granting of a Regular Attendance Certificate to 26 people who were present at over 75% of all training plan meetings. Also significant was the request made by these participants to sign an Act of Commitment to be considered Vigilant Volunteers in subsequent activities scheduled through the surveillance system currently under construction. While carrying out these tasks, the enthusiasm and close-knit atmosphere of the regional group was sustained right up until the end. A relationship of mutual trust was generated among all the members of the surveillance committees for the 2009 and 2010 Participative Budgets, which lasted for the entire duration of the project. Advance meetings have also been held with the members of the 2011 Surveillance Committee, who have asked for continued advice and mentoring. Despite the fact that the regional group accompanied the 2010 Surveillance Committee in the meetings with the mayor and municipal officials, which resulted in further questions regarding several of the works monitored, the positive relations and dialogue with the representatives of the local government remain strong. In its final report, the regional group mentions, among other obstacles and flaws of the project, the limited focus of the work. It states: Given that Laredo is a peripheral district, the group was unable to have the region-wide impact it would have liked, or establish alliances outside the district. However, the group has earned recognition in the district, but not in the city of Trujillo. It also notes problems and delays in designing the surveillance and control system. The La Libertad regional group was made up of Jos Mendoza Hernndez, coordinator of the governability area of CEDEPAS; the journalist Edgardo Prez Silva; Roxana Melissa Donet Paredes; and the student Deysi Carina Flores Vigo. Later on, they were joined by Luis Alberto Espejo and Marco Lujn of CEDEPAS, Andy William Flores and Csar Lingn from Lestonac and Carlos Flores Mera of the Chamber of Commerce.
Anti-Corruption Tool Developed: Surveillance system proposal Latest progress: In this new stage, the Regional Anti-Corruption Core Group (NRA) is developing a project for the Strengthening of the Surveillance Committee for the Participative Budget of the Regional Government of La Libertad, as an instrument in the fight against corruption. In this case, the group seeks to intensify its first surveillance intervention in the district of Laredo, moving from a local to a region-wide impact. The idea is to replicate the successful experience of the core group in the district of Laredo in 2010 on a regional level, placing an emphasis on the surveillance of high social impact works prioritized in the 2011 Participative Budget. For this purpose, plans are in place for the validation and use of the Monitoring Tool designed by the group. The works selected for monitoring are as follows: Re-sanding of beaches in the districts of Huanchaco, Las Delicias and Buenos Aires Upgrading of the Santiago de Cao Cartavio road Upgrading of the health infrastructure and services in the district of Salaverry Currently, the core group is supported by institutions such as CEDEPAS Norte, ADS Lestonacc and the La Libertad Chamber of Commerce. It has also consolidated a strategic alliance with the Regional Participative Budget Surveillance and Control Committee. Attempts are being made to incorporate new actors such as the Universidad Privada del Norte (UPN) and the Santa Catalina Valley Youth Organizations Network. The groups main activities include: Training workshop on the Act for Transparency and Access to Public Information for actors responsible for monitoring, reading and evaluating technical files and State contracting and procurements Reconnaissance visits by the Regional Anti-Corruption Core Group to determine the physical state of the performance of the works Coordination meetings with the members of the Surveillance Committee for the Regional Government of La Libertad in order to get them involved in the activities of the project Work meetings with officials from the Planning and Budget Office of the Regional Government of La Libertad
66
67
naturally, and thats contagious. I have a better foundation to understand and recognize acts of corruption, pick out the strengths and potentials of civil society. This motivates us and helps us continue on with our task.
(Male, age 62, journalist)
LA LIBERTAD
I was able to verify that corruption occurs even among the lowest levels of State institutions, and those involved use a whole series of subterfuges. I am convinced of the need to work as a team, in a wellarticulated group with concrete goals and an ability to divide up tasks. We have seen that in the heart of civil society, there are residents who, regardless of their limitations, are contributing and doing so
At first, I had the idea that the fight against corruption meant denouncing and fighting with half the world, monitoring and going against the grain, causing problems. This initiative has given me a more comprehensive view: I know that this fight means monitoring, but not just for the sake of denouncing; its also to contribute and try and combat and mitigate the issue, working together and making proposals.
(Female, age 23, economics student)
68
69
In addition, the Municipality of Jess Mara, strategic allies included Frum Solidaridad, the Lima Network of Youth Political Actors and the Coordinating Committee for the Fight against Poverty (the latter organization during the final stage of the initiative). The group was formed by Fanny Raquel Snchez Porras, head of the citizenship and leadership area of the SEPEC; Jess Guillermo Arriaga Herrera, specialist in municipal management at CESVI; and Mara del Rosario Russi Riquelme, business administration student at the Peruvian University of Applied Sciences (UPC). Anti-Corruption Tool Developed: Participating Agents Manual
Corruption Data from the 6th National Survey on Perceptions of Corruption in Peru (PROTICA, 2010)
i) corruption as a problem of the State What do you think is the main problem faced by the State which prevents it from achieving the development of the country? Corruption of officials and authorities Lack of efficiency of officials and authorities Lack of interest among citizens 57% 21% 9%
ii) expectations for corruption in five years In the next 5 years, do you think corruption in Metropolitan Lima will have increased, continue to be the same, or have decreased? Will have decreased Will be the same Will have increased iii) respect for the law Why do you think some citizens do not respect the laws and regulations? (with card) Because the laws are made to favor those in power Because the laws do not reflect our reality Lack of values / sense of civic duty 18% 19% 24% 12% 37% 36%
70
71
Corruption Data from the 6th National Survey on Perceptions of Corruption in Peru (PROTICA, 2010)
i) corruption as a problem of the State What do you think is the main problem faced by the State which prevents it from achieving the development of the country? Corruption of officials and authorities Lack of efficiency of officials and authorities Lack of interest among citizens 62% 21% 7%
ii) expectations for corruption in five years In the next 5 years, do you think corruption in Piura will have increased, continue to be the same, or have decreased? Will have decreased Will be the same Will have increased iii) respect for the law Why do you think some citizens do not respect the laws and regulations? (with card) Because the laws do not reflect our reality Because the laws are made to favor those in power Because the processes or paperwork takes too long 24% 23% 16% 7% 33% 48%
72
73
The project was supposed to get underway by the end of 2009. However, unforeseen circumstances such as the wave of vandalism unleashed in Piura and the strike at the National University of Piura delayed the activities. On the other hand, campaigning for the election of the regional president and local mayors made it necessary to execute the project with a great deal of care, in order to prevent candidates from exploiting the space opened with civil society and using it to favor or attack the candidate from the Provincial Municipality of Piura. In addition to the CIPCA and the National University of Piura, where some of the members of the regional anti-corruption core group work and study, allies included the Radio Cutival project and DescoPropuesta Ciudadana. Some of the projects activities were also leveraged with financing from other cooperation agencies, such as the Basque government. The regional core group consisted of the university professors and communicators Mariella Barrientos Bentez and Alina Antn Chvez, as well as students Carlos Alberto Sandoval Torres and Cindy Elizabeth Chanduv Palacios. This group was later joined by Natalia Diana Guerrero Chiroque, Rodolfo Tvara Lama and Javier Gonzles Morn. Later on, Santos Oriana Nima Zeta, Juan Manuel Reyes of Radio Cutival, and Judith Merino Villagaray of Prisma also took part.
Anti-Corruption Tools Developed: Transparency and Access to Information Training Module MEF SIAF website navigation module Training proposal for the SIAF transparency website Training pamphlets 1, 2, 3, 4: Informed Citizens are Vigilant Citizens Methodological Guidelines Workshops 1, 2, 3 United for Transparency
denouncements registered for corruption: the Piura UGEL. The anti-corruption core group is part of the Technical Commission of the Regional System for the Fight against Corruption, which coordinates its work with that done by the Regional Government of Piura, and especially, with the education sector. For the design of the curricular and pedagogic proposal on citizen education, the core group has formed strategic alliances with the Center for Research and Promotion of the Peasantry (CIPCA), Radio Cutival, the Faculty of Social Sciences and Education of the National University of Piura (UNP), Centro Ideas, Visad Ayuda en Accin and Plan Internacional. As part of its agenda, the group has carried out the following activities: Two workshops (July 19 and 20) for the strengthening of the Regional Curricular Project, incorporating the contents of the Proposal for Citizen Education and the Fight against Corruption in Schools. One workshop (August 9) to fine-tune the teachers proposals, which was not planned in the initial project. One workshop with student volunteers for the monitoring of the activities carried out in the pilot schools. Creation of the Drafting Committee for the curricular and pedagogic proposal on citizen education in the basic regular scholastic curriculum (two meetings). Coordination meeting for public impact with allied organization on the preparation and presentation of the Regional Plan for Citizen Education and the Fight against Corruption in Schools. Press conference for the presentation of the Regional Proposal for Citizen Education and the Fight against Corruption in Schools (Citizen Surveillance: Participative Project for Citizen and Civic Education). Coordination meeting with allied nongovernmental organizations to mobilize the members of Local Educational Networks and coordinate the work in the intervention zone.
Its jurisdiction covers 1,147 schools in Piura, Castilla, Catacaos, Cura Mori, Canchaque, San Miguel de El Faique and Huarmaca.
Latest Progress: In 2011, the Piura Anti-Corruption Network executed a work plan aimed at combating deficient training in citizen surveillance through the incorporation of a pilot course into the Regional Curricular Plan of the Education Sector, making it possible to carry out a pilot in the schools of one of the Local School Districts (UGELs) with the highest number of
74
75
generally dont have any interest in these subjects. I especially like to participate in these activities. With Professor Alina, we have already done work like this as part of our university classes. Personally, I would rate my participation as good, and significant. It is linked to different issues in my major: being informed and participating as a citizen. The tools learned will help me in my career.
(Male, age 26, communications student)
PIURA
Its very important for young people to get involved in these types of spaces so they have experience in anti-corruption issues, such as the surveillance of the participative budget, since young people
I, as a student, hadnt gone beyond the issues I had heard about, but as a result of the project activities, Ive realized that the issue of surveillance is very important. If we neglect it, we lack the necessary foundations to exercise our rights as citizens. I felt committed to our reality because I understand it better now, after participating and listening to the direct actors thanks to the activities of my project.
(Female, age 23, communications student)
76
77
The Improving Municipal Investments (MIM) project of the Institute for Peruvian Studies (IEP) (executed by the regional coordinator, Pal Chata); CARE Per Regional Office Puno (regional coordinator: Ana Mara Benique); Decentralized Office for the Supervision of the Magistracy (ODECMA) of the Court of Appeals in and for Puno (head: Udelia Butrn). Other allies included the Ombudsmans Office (coordinator of the Puno decentralized office: Luz Herquinio Alarcn); the Coordinating Committee for the Fight against Poverty (technical secretary: Carmen Cazo Gutirrez); and the radio stations Onda Azul and Pachamama. Potential future allies include the SER Association, the Qollasuyu Network of Development Process Facilitators, and Global Humanitaria. Among State entities, the regional core group recommends forming an alliance with the Comptroller Generals Office of the Republic. The regional anti-corruption core group was made up by the attorney Edilberto Zapana, local coordinator of the Prisma Governability and Transparency Project; the media professional Yovani Manrique Ruelas, administrator of Radio Onda Azul; the social work student Candy Apaza Condori; and law student Krishna Espinoza Prez, both from the Universidad Nacional del Altiplano. Later on, the group was joined by Ana Mara Benique Gamarra of Care, Zezy Yadeyda Sardn Ari of the Womens Federation, Gustavo Alfredo Fernndez Asqui of Prisma and Paola Emily Vargas Palomino of the IQ Network.
Corruption Data from the 6th National Survey on Perceptions of Corruption in Peru (PROTICA, 2010)
i) corruption as a problem of the State What do you think is the main problem faced by the State which prevents it from achieving the development of the country? Corruption of officials and authorities Lack of efficiency of officials and authorities Coordination problems between institutions 57% 20% 7%
ii) expectations for corruption in five years In the next 5 years, do you think corruption in Puno will have increased, continue to be the same, or have decreased? Will have decreased Will be the same Will have increased iii) respect for the law Why do you think some citizens do not respect the laws and regulations? (with card) Because the laws do not reflect our reality Because the laws are made to favor those in power Lack of familiarity / ignorance 31% 20% 14% 3% 46% 45%
78
79
Anti-Corruption Tool Developed: Citizen Surveillance Module and instruments for the application thereof in the participative budgets of local governments.
The anti-corruption group has also formed alliances with the Provincial Municipality of Puno, the Youth Committee, Radio Onda Azul, CARE, the National Federation of Female Natives, Indigenous Persons, Artisans, and Workers of Peru (FEMUCARINAP), the Ombudsmans Office and the Interquorum Network. As part of its project, the Puno Anti-Corruption Network has carried out the following activities: Eight technical assistance meetings with the members of the Surveillance and Control Committee for the Participative Budget of the Provincial Municipality of Puno. First preliminary report of the Citizen Surveillance Committee for the Participative Budget. Amendments to the Rules of Functioning of the Citizen Surveillance Committee. Four forms and certificates of project inspection. Anti-corruption workshop: Corruption: A Conceptual and Legal Framework, Effects and Strategies of the Fight against Corruption (September 24). Workshop: Transparency, Access to Public Information and Habeas Data (September 29).
Latest Progress: In 2011, the Puno Anti-Corruption Network, with the sponsorship of the non-profit association Prisma, has been implementing the work plan aimed at helping ensure the transparency of information on municipal management, particularly with regard to the investment projects prioritized in the Participative Budget of the Municipality of San Antn and the Municipality of Puno; as well as developing capacities and consolidating the surveillance committees. The regional core group has provided technical assistance to the members of the Central Surveillance Committee of the Provincial Municipality of Puno, fostering its institutionalization and effective surveillance of municipal management through the inspection of works, constant meetings and the drafting of the first surveillance report. They have also held an Anti-Corruption Workshop aimed at the members of the Youth Committee, made up of representatives from youth organizations and youth leaders.
PUNO
80
81
Afjata is an Aymara word that means I support you and you support me, I help you and you help me, based on cronyism (). There is a chain of corruption formed around this issue. Being in the AntiCorruption Network helped me analyze certain things that we may see every day, but we dont associate with corruption, although they are related to it.
(Male, age 42, media professional)
Im aware that the issue of fighting against corruption is a process. We have to better develop our capacities, and thats something the Anti-Corruption School helped me do. In the case of young people, if we hold a political office or an important position, were not going to get involved in corruption because weve already prepared ourselves against it.
(Female, age 22, social work student)
Its not a finished process. The work of the AntiCorruption Network is a huge challenge. This year, we were dedicated to getting the issue of the fight against corruption onto the public agenda. It was put in the Regional Agreement, in some local agreements, and awareness has been raised on the matter. The population knows that this Anti-Corruption Network exists.
(Male, age 33, attorney and NGO representative)
Corruption Data from the 6th National Survey on Perceptions of Corruption in Peru (PROTICA, 2010)
i) corruption as a problem of the State What do you think is the main problem faced by the State which prevents it from achieving the development of the country? Corruption of officials and authorities Lack of efficiency of officials and authorities Lack of interest among citizens 50% 26% 12%
ii) expectations for corruption in five years In the next 5 years, do you think corruption in Tumbes will have increased, continue to be the same, or have decreased? Will have decreased Will be the same Will have increased iii) respect for the law Why do you think some citizens do not respect the laws and regulations? (with card) Because the laws do not reflect our reality Lack of values / sense of civic duty Because the laws are made to favor those in power 16% 14% 26% 5% 26% 59%
82
83
I feel motivated to continue in the Network because Im studying Law and Id like to fight corruption from that standpoint, starting with the areas of my major to put a stop to corruption in the judicial district of Tumbes.
(Female, age 23, law student)
TUMBES
I also participated in the public prosecutors training program and we took courses on ethics, morals, human rights, and I think Ive really improved, although we havent reached a level of excellence yet. Everything is relative; were going from less to more.
(Male, age 40, attorney and NGO representative)
84
85
When the radio spots began to be broadcast, the Municipality distanced itself from the initiative. On one occasion, a package of banana meal was received on which the expiration date was clearly previous to the delivery date. In response, the Municipality simply claimed that this was the result of a typographic error. The work team also verified that the positioning of the fight against corruption in the region is quite low: social programs are not a topic of interest among citizens. As a result of the diagnosis, it was determined that Chachapoyas, despite its weak social fabric, does in fact meet the conditions for working to the benefit of the quality of life of its inhabitants. However, with the exception of the Municipality, no other institutions expressed interest in carrying out the fight against corruption. The Amazonas regional core group of the National Anti-Corruption Network was formed by Carol Ruz, on behalf of Calandria; the journalist Percy Tuesta; and the students Elsa Espinoza and Pedro Culquimboz. Special assistance was provided by the students Robert Jackson, Royler Yalta and Hber Yplac of Toribio Rodrguez de Mendoza University. The team was later joined by Keylith Margarita Vsquez Daz of Calandria, Graciela Blanco Hauchecome of IIA, and Khatterin Asunta Torrejn Zelada of the IQ Network. Anti-Corruption Tool Developed: Report on risk of irregularities in the Glass of Milk program Latest Progress: In 2011, the Amazonas Anti-Corruption Network has carried out a work plan aimed at helping ensure the transparency of the selection process for seeds and the hiring of personnel for the Tilacancha Special Reforestation Project in the Province of Chachapoyas. The goal of this project is conduct surveillance actions to ensure transparent processes that respect the purposes and meet the objectives of the project. The Regional Anti-Corruption Core Group is backed by important institutions from the region, such as the Calandria Communicators Association, the Peruvian Amazon Research Institute/Nature & Culture International (IIAP/NCI), the IQ Network, and the Students Federation of Toribio Rodrguez de Mendoza University. Alliances have also been established with the Regional Environmental Commission (CAR), the Coordinating Committee for the Fight against Poverty (MCLCP), and the district municipalities involved. As part of its activities, the group has carried out the following actions: Actions to influence authorities of the Regional Government and district municipalities Discussion group with inhabitants of the District of Magdalena Anti-Corruption Fair in the main square of the city of Chachapoyas
Corruption Data from the 6th National Survey on Perceptions of Corruption in Peru (PROTICA, 2010)
i) corruption as a problem of the State What do you think is the main problem faced by the State which prevents it from achieving the development of the country? Corruption of officials and authorities Lack of efficiency of officials and authorities Lack of interest among citizens 49% 27% 13%
ii) expectations for corruption in five years In the next 5 years, do you think corruption in Amazonas will have increased, continue to be the same, or have decreased? Will have decreased Will be the same Will have increased iii) respect for the law Why do you think some citizens do not respect the laws and regulations? (with card) Because the laws do not reflect our reality Lack of values / sense of civic duty Because the laws are made to favor those in power 20% 16% 31% 5% 27% 64%
86
87
I understand democracy as the power of the people and as a representative power. However, with corruption, democracy is stunted. So if corruption is not eliminated, we cannot have a true democracy in our society.
(Male, age 23, nursing student)
AMAZONAS
In a democracy, we could continue eradicating corruption. But we see that although were in a democracy, there is corruption. And since its rooted in every sector, its hard to eradicate. Starting with school, we see it everywhere, and fighting it is going against the grain. But all the same, medium- and long-term tasks can be set, raising awareness among the population. On the radio, we try to tell people that there are tools for monitoring, whether individually or as part of an organization, to demand transparency, even if it seems impossible at times.
(Male, age 41, journalist)
I do feel like part of the AntiCorruption Network, mainly through the webpage we use to communicate with everyone from other regions. It tells us about what theyre doing and lets them know what were doing.
(Female, age 24, tourism student)
88
89
The monitoring of specific cases of corruption as part of the journalism workshops gave 12 students, in the first instance, and later eight more, a close-up view of this social scourge. They confronted the local authorities, asking their opinion on the accusations, to which the authorities responded with hostility on finding themselves rebuked for their poor administrative practices. The Journalistic Production and Writing Workshop III performed an analysis of the contents of 189 articles published in the local press on the issue of corruption (from June 1 to 30, 2010), verify poor journalistic practices and severe limitations in the coverage of the matter. The short film content (Cortos de Vista, or Short-Sighted) aroused high expectations among communications students. It was promoted in Chiclayo, Trujillo and Piura. The participating films were shown as part of the short film festival held annually since 2007 at Universidad Seor de Sipn. This time, the festival included the category of Corruption, in which seven films participated. The short films were shown to full houses at Cineplanet in Chiclayo. The winner received a S/. 1,000 prize. In its final report, the regional anti-corruption core group concluded that its activities, although modest, were effective in contributing to an interest among young journalists in the fight against corruption. The progress made was somewhat limited, making it difficult to determine how much was achieved. As for the students from Universidad Seor de Sipn who took the workshops, they came away with concepts and tools for identifying corruption, but they still need further incentives. What is missing is for this training to be translated into hands-on exercises, the group reported. The Lambayeque regional anti-corruption core group was made up of Luis Alarcn, registrar of the school of Communications of Universidad Seor de Sipn; the journalist Larceri Daz; and the students Ximena Melndez and Karl Torres. This team was later joined by Lorella Otiniano, Manuel Antonio Bazn of USS, Carlos Contreras of COSDEJ and Paola Rentera of Centro Esperanza.
Corruption Data from the 6th National Survey on Perceptions of Corruption in Peru (PROTICA, 2010)
i) corruption as a problem of the State What do you think is the main problem faced by the State which prevents it from achieving the development of the country? Corruption of officials and authorities Lack of efficiency of officials and authorities Lack of interest among citizens 67% 19% 6%
ii) expectations for corruption in five years In the next 5 years, do you think corruption in Lambayeque will have increased, continue to be the same, or have decreased? Will have decreased Will be the same Will have increased iii) respect for the law Why do you think some citizens do not respect the laws and regulations? (with card) Because the laws do not reflect our reality Because the processes or paperwork takes too long Because the laws are made to favor those in power 30% 13% 27% 9% 37% 43%
90
91
Anti-Corruption Tools Developed: Terms and conditions for anti-corruption short film contest, Opinion poll on corruption, Instructions on corruption and citizen surveillance.
helped disseminate the results of the surveillance activities and raise awareness among the population regarding the importance of citizen surveillance. Likewise, the Red Alertas web platform (designed as part of the experience from the previous year) is being used to involve grassroots organizations and local collectives/NGOs in the surveillance of the works executed by the Provincial Municipality of Chiclayo, as well as the denunciation of acts of corruption. The group has succeeded in forming strategic alliances with Universidad Seor de Sipn, the Ombudsmans Office, the Corruption Prevention Network (RPC) Lambayeque, and the Commission for Solidarity and Development of Justice (COSDEJ). As part of its intervention, the Lambayeque AntiCorruption Network has carried out the following activities: Reconnaissance visits by the Regional Anti-Corruption Core Group to determine the physical state of the progress of the work. Invitation to university students from the Universidad Seor de Sipn (USS) to participate in the project activities and become allies. Invitation to the Provincial Municipality of Chiclayo, the Ombudsmans Office, the Corruption Prevention Network of Chiclayo, local grassroots organizations, neighborhood committees and others from the Pueblo Joven 9 de Octubre and Pueblo Joven Elas Aguirre to make the project a social event and participate in the activities and workshops. Invitation and coordination meeting with local journalists to spread the word on the project and add them as allies. Informational fair organized by the Regional Anti-Corruption Group as part of the project for the supervision of the physical state of the performance of the water and sewer works in the Pueblo Jove 9 de Octubre in Chiclayo. Training workshop on the Act for Transparency and Access to Public Information for the surveillance actors: The Role of State institutions and the Act for Transparency and Access to Public Information. Training workshop on the State Hiring and Procurement Act, using surveillance tools such as the SEACE, SNIP, SIAF, Participative Budget, etc.
Latest Progress: In 2011, the Lambayeque Regional AntiCorruption Network worked on a proposal for strengthening the participation and control of citizens aimed at avoiding or mitigating the risks of irregularities in the performance of works by the Provincial Municipality of Chiclayo. This initiative has been carried out with the help of the inhabitants of the Pueblo Joven Nueve de Octubre, where the work subject matter of surveillance is currently located (Improvement of drinking water and sewer systems and housing connections in Pueblo Joven Nueve de Octubre and Pueblo Joven Elas Aguirre in Chiclayo). This project is backed by certain media outlets in Lambayeque, such as the newspaper La Repblica, which have
LAMBAYEQUE
92
93
Your average citizen is afraid, too. Young people were hesitant because they had family members involved in the government in office.
(Male, age 21, communications student)
Ever since I entered the AntiCorruption School, I was convinced that fighting (corruption) depended on understanding it better. People who team up and really give it everything theyve got can fight it.
(Female, age 21, communications student)
its difficult (to fight for the eradication of corruption) but not impossible. Right from the very start, there were circumstances that had an impact on the fight against corruption in Peru. Several institutions have joined in, public and private, and that force is making changes. Corruption wasnt mentioned a lot before, but now there are organizations like ours that are hammering away at it, and in that sense, were seeing results.
(Male, age 60, journalist)
Corruption Data from the 6th National Survey on Perceptions of Corruption in Peru (PROTICA, 2010)
i) corruption as a problem of the State What do you think is the main problem faced by the State which prevents it from achieving the development of the country? Corruption of officials and authorities Lack of efficiency of officials and authorities Lack of interest among citizens 39% 32% 11%
ii) expectations for corruption in five years In the next 5 years, do you think corruption in Pasco will have increased, continue to be the same, or have decreased? Will have decreased Will be the same Will have increased iii) respect for the law Why do you think some citizens do not respect the laws and regulations? (with card) Because the laws are made to favor those in power Because the laws do not reflect our reality Because the processes or paperwork takes too long 44% 24% 11% 2% 36% 54%
94
95
Jurado of Labor, Emerson Len Rojas of the MCLCP and the journalist Martn Sols joined later on. Anti-Corruption Tool Developed: Training workshops Latest Progress: In 2011, the Pasco Regional Anti-Corruption Network was made up of the non-profit association Prisma, the Coordinating Committee for the Fight against Poverty, the Students Federation of Daniel Alcides Carrin University, the Practicing Journalists Union and Labor Center of Popular Culture. This year, the network has developed an initiative that will consist of promoting an Observatory for transparency and corruption prevention in Pasco, making it possible to increase the visibility of risks of corruption and actions against corruption implemented in the Region of Pasco. The work will be carried out in alliance with a range of organizations committed to the fight against corruption in the region, and will include the publication of informational reports. To achieve these goals, various activities have been performed to date: Informational meetings to involve new organizations in the Pasco Anti-Corruption Network Capacity building in the following issues: - Transparency and accountability in State institutions - Modern civil service: The Civil Service Act regulating and guaranteeing the quality of State employees - State procurements and hiring
PASCO
96
97
We learned all the theory that helped us understand the importance of actions in the fight against corruption, and that has given us a conceptual framework, helped us really define the issue
(Female, age 23, NGO communicator)
The municipalities were really enthusiastic, because really, the municipality didnt know the role it was supposed to play in the inspection committee. Only after we said, You have a role to play, they asked, Really? And they got right on it
(Male, age 30, administrator and NGO representative)
Corruption Data from the 6th National Survey on Perceptions of Corruption in Peru (PROTICA, 2010)
i) corruption as a problem of the State What do you think is the main problem faced by the State which prevents it from achieving the development of the country? Corruption of officials and authorities Lack of efficiency of officials and authorities Lack of interest among citizens 68% 15% 10%
ii) expectations for corruption in five years In the next 5 years, do you think corruption in Tacna will have increased, continue to be the same, or have decreased? Will have decreased Will be the same Will have increased iii) respect for the law Why do you think some citizens do not respect the laws and regulations? (with card) Because the laws do not reflect our reality Lack of values / sense of civic duty Because the laws are made to favor those in power 24% 22% 17% 10% 45% 38%
98
99
as State representatives, who have organized themselves to formally establish a group with legal standing. The Tacna anti-corruption core group consisted of the engineer Elizabeth Alarcn Choque of the Center for the Promotion of Women (Ceprom); the media professional Carlos Eduardo Helfer Bejarano; Jos Luis Feliciano Chipana, a communications student at the Universidad Privada de Tacna; and the computer sciences student Marivel Carolina Flores Cabrera. This group was later joined by the journalists Freddy Omar Salinas Medina and Paolo Mario Quenta Loza, as well as Noem Corina Yatto Becerra of the MCLCP. Anti-Corruption Tool Developed: Training modules
TACNA
100
101
In the School, they taught us that corruption is the misuse of power for ones own benefit. I thought corruption only had to do with money () Many of us who have been working here in Tacna want to keep moving forward. The leaders want to form the Gregorio Albarracn Anti-Corruption Network, and multiply it exponentially by training others.
(Female, age 32, social leader)
The work will really be seen when they (the leaders trained) begin working. We need to facilitate the work that they want to carry out. The fruits of this
Ive gained knowledge I didnt have before, and Ive been able to share it with other people, which is a huge incentive to keep going with this. It was an excellent initiative to get people involved in the attempt to reduce or put an end to the cancer of corruption. Weve created a Network that runs parallel to the network of corruption that we cant see, confronting it with a Network that is visible. This initiative by Protica is really something fabulous.
(Male, age 29, communications student)
Corruption Data from the 6th National Survey on Perceptions of Corruption in Peru (PROTICA, 2010)
i) corruption as a problem of the State What do you think is the main problem faced by the State which prevents it from achieving the development of the country? Corruption of officials and authorities Lack of efficiency of officials and authorities Lack of interest among citizens 53% 19% 15%
ii) expectations for corruption in five years In the next 5 years, do you think corruption in Ucayali will have increased, continue to be the same, or have decreased? Will have decreased Will be the same Will have increased iii) respect for the law Why do you think some citizens do not respect the laws and regulations? (with card) Because the laws do not reflect our reality Lack of values / sense of civic duty Because the laws are made to favor those in power 18% 12% 25% 17% 38% 39%
102
103
Al Chuquisuta Gonzles, representative of the NGO CAAAP; the journalist Walter Prez Mesa; and the students Paolo Mori Gonzles and Alexander Fasanando Riveiro. They were later joined by the journalist Santiago Prez Mesa and the nurse Karen Bardales. Diana Mori Gonzles, Angel Francisco Guisado Velsquez, and Jonel Manzano Meja from the Administrators Association also took part.
Anti-Corruption Tool Developed: Manual for the correct use of funds allocated for the preventive maintenance of schools Latest Progress: In 2011, the Ucayali Anti-Corruption Network was made up of the Amazonian Center of Anthropology and Practical Application (CAAAP), the Interquorum Network, the Indigenous Media Professionals Network, Al Da newspaper, the Youths for Human Rights group, and the Ucayali Administrators Association. During 2011, the Ucayali Anti-Corruption Network decided to continue with the same focus on the fight against corruption, with a proposal that complemented the previous one, entitled: Transparency and proper use of maintenance and repair funds for the schools of Ucayali, which has included the participation of students, with a bilingual intercultural focus in order to ensure the greater effect of the groups intervention. To date, activities performed include the following: Public presentation of the Ucayali anti-corruption project Seminar on Mechanisms of transparency in the use of funds for the repair and maintenance of schools Construction of a monitoring and evaluation instrument for the spending of school maintenance funds
I think the issue of corruption breeds a high level of misinformation, because it threatens freedom of expression, and frustrates the entire community where I live. Everything is stained by corruption. Very few people want to go looking for trouble. When these processes are promoted, they dont get involved.
(Male, age 46, journalist)
The space is good, but we need more motivation. Time was our enemy, but we achieved what we set out to do: get the teachers together, speak to the media, have two respected representatives from the local press. These representatives gave the Network recognition and renown, because Walter, for example, is one of the main proponents of culture in the region.
(Male, age 28, educator, representative of the Youth Organization and the NGO Desarrollo Amaznico e Indgena)
104
105
7) Alleged improper granting of bonus points for disabilities 8) Alteration of ranking One of the most significant conclusions of the group is that the task of surveillance should have been taken up mainly by the teachers involved in the process. However, it has been observed that these teachers show deficiencies when it comes to this type of practice, and are more concerned about getting the position than denouncing any irregularities. There also exists a fear of retaliation in future hiring processes and being perceived as problematic. On the other hand, the Active and Unemployed Teachers Association of Arequipa (ADCODEA) participates in the surveillance of the process. Although this is an important initiative, however, it is still an isolated example. In other activities, the group has developed communicational skills, particularly among the younger members, to raise awareness among the population of the fight against corruption. Activities of note include the launch of the initiative, where a human chess match was staged; the radio program Putting Corruption in Check on Radio Yarav; and the urban incursions during the Operation Lupita campaign. Internet spaces have been used to great advantage to disseminate the groups activities. They currently have a Facebook account and two active blogs: one for the project (http://jaquealacorrupcion.wordpress. com/) and another for the Arequipa Anti-Corruption Network (http:// redanticorrupcionaqp.wordpress.com/). The challenge is to keep these instruments active, in order to bring the nascent anti-corruption movement together. In addition to Luz Marina, the group was made up of Guiliana Gisella Quechu Chirinos, a media professional with experience in radio and television; the attorney Jess Edgar Augusto Coa Begazo; and Pamela Solanch Smith Castro, a law student at Santa Mara Catholic University. The group eventually included 18 youths, the majority of whom were members of the Interquorum Network. Among those who actively participated were communications students from San Agustn National University: Paola Katherine Vera Cruz, Andreina Huallpa Chahuara and Nieves Jenny lvarez Manuel. The surveillance core group was composed of Paola Raquel Chiuche Gutirrez, Jos Flix Villafuerte Mendoza, Alejandra Torrejn Llamota, Carlos Len Quispe, Danna Gabriela Castro Heredia, Vctor Ral Mamani Cutida, Jessenia Elena Benavente Begazo, Manuel Javier Apaza Salas, Livia Elba Tapia Quispe, Melissa Milagros Rodrguez Quispe and Juan Carlos Sencia Quispesivana. Later on, new members joined, including Carla Melissa Castillo Huaman of Labor, Daisy Milagros Luque Arapa of CEDER and Patricia Delia Pinto Arenas of DESCO.
Corruption Data from the 6th National Survey on Perceptions of Corruption in Peru (PROTICA, 2010)
i) corruption as a problem of the State What do you think is the main problem faced by the State which prevents it from achieving the development of the country? Corruption of officials and authorities Lack of efficiency of officials and authorities Lack of interest among citizens 52% 24% 14%
ii) expectations for corruption in five years In the next 5 years, do you think corruption in Arequipa will have increased, continue to be the same, or have decreased? Will have decreased Will be the same Will have increased iii) respect for the law Why do you think some citizens do not respect the laws and regulations? (with card) Because the laws do not reflect our reality Because the processes or paperwork takes too long Because the laws are made to favor those in power 28% 12% 27% 15% 35% 45%
106
107
Anti-Corruption Tool Developed: Report and definition of risks and irregularities in the hiring of teaching staff
The group has established alliances with the Center of Studies for Regional Development (CEDER), DESCO, the nonprofit association Labor, the Interquorum Network, Amnesty International Arequipa, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Provincial Municipality of Arequipa, the Ombudsmans Office and Radio Yarav. As part of its initiative, the Arequipa Anti-Corruption Network has carried out the following activities: Presentation of the project Recovering Transparency in the UNSA (July 26) Formation of the university surveillance core group Mapping of investigative groups of the UNSA 1st Training Day on The Peruvian State and Citizen Surveillance (August 26) 2nd Training Day on Ethics and Surveillance Mechanisms (September 3) Diagnosis on the use of canon in the UNSA 2005-2010 Awareness campaign: Day of the Anti-Corruption Expos (October 25) Forum: Use of Mining Canon and Royalties in Public Universities (November 4)
Latest Progress: In 2011, the Arequipa Anti-Corruption Network carried out the work plan aimed at promoting and optimizing the transparency of information regarding the allocation and use of the mining canon in the National University of San Agustn (UNSA), through different means. The group formed a multidisciplinary university surveillance core group with members from the investigative groups of the UNSA. They also held two training workshops on citizen surveillance and transparency mechanisms and carried out an awareness campaign aimed at university students. Recently, the core network prepared a diagnosis on the use of the canon at the UNSA 2005 2010, and is currently monitoring the investment of the canon in two emblematic cases.
AREQUIPA
108
109
Weve been carrying TESTIMONIES AND EXPERIENCES out different initiatives throughout Peru. Knowing that there We are all in touch. I is a collective that receive emails about shares a vision and the initiatives being a concrete goalachieved in other the fight against departments. corruption-makes me feel like Im not alone, that my struggle is Participating not an isolated one.
(Female, age 24, media professional) (Male, age 24, law student)
In all this time, weve been interiorizing the fact that were part of a Network and not just a project. You starting taking on a certain identity.
(Female, age 25, educator)
in an initiative of this size strengthens your participation as a citizen, as a member of civil society.
(Female, age 19, law student)
Corruption Data from the 6th National Survey on Perceptions of Corruption in Peru (PROTICA, 2010)
i) corruption as a problem of the State What do you think is the main problem faced by the State which prevents it from achieving the development of the country? Corruption of officials and authorities Lack of efficiency of officials and authorities Lack of interest among citizens 51% 25% 17%
ii) expectations for corruption in five years In the next 5 years, do you think corruption in Ayacucho will have increased, continue to be the same, or have decreased? Will have decreased Will be the same Will have increased iii) respect for the law Why do you think some citizens do not respect the laws and regulations? (with card) Lack of values / sense of civic duty Lack of familiarity / ignorance Because the laws are made to favor those in power 28% 33% 23% 4% 66% 30%
110
111
and the general public, along with discussing the magnitude of corruption in the education sector. Among the groups contributions, special note should be given to the preparation of the technical proposal for the strengthening of the means of transparency and access to information in the school district and the Ayacucho Regional Bureau of Education (DREA). The transparency website of the DREA receives frequent visits from the actors and users of the education sector in this region. According to the final report issued by the Ayacucho regional group, one of the factors that contributed to the success of the anti-corruption initiative in this area of the country was the prestige of Protica, which helped us form important alliances (SUTE Huamanga, DREA) and boosted our ability to attract participation in public activities. In the words of one of the group members, the journalist Mario Zenitagoya, Proticas backing of the Network meant that the population was much more open to us. The Ayacucho anti-corruption team was formed by Mario Zenitagoya, Elizabeth Castillo, Gandy Huaman and Ramiro Valdivia. The group was notable for its strong performance, the unity of its members, and the coordination with which the work was performed, all of which influenced the positive results of its initiative and positioning as the Huamanga Anti-Corruption Core Group. The Network was later joined by Jos Luis Aparcana of Tarea, Giden Bellido Miranda, Glery Karent Taipe Carrasco of COMISEDH, and the journalist Jorge Luis Alberto Carhuallanqui.
Anti-Corruption Tools Developed: Radio micro-programs and spots. Technical proposal for the DREA for the implementation of informative spaces and the strengthening of those already existing Latest Progress: In 2011, the Ayacucho Anti-Corruption Network set out the objective of ensuring the transparency of the procedures for the management of the assets, services and financial resources in public schools of the District of Ayacucho. To achieve this objective, the team conducted an opinion poll on corruption among teachers, administrative employees and students in two of the largest schools in the city, presenting the results to society in an orientation workshop. As part of this workshop, they also explained the scope of the Act on Transparency and Access to Public Information, as well as going more into depth on the main risks of corruption in the education sector. The team also actively participant in a work group formed this year in Huamanga among the principal civil society institutions for the fight against corruption.
AYACUCHO
112
113
It was such a good experience for me. Weve brought up a new issue in the region and the whole team has positioned itself on the fight against corruption among the different institutions involved.
(Female, age 25, communications student)
As a professional, Ive chosen to confront this problem. As far as tools, it was thanks to the training that Protica gave us, more specifically the Anti-Corruption School, as well as the monitoring we received, which made us more aware and gave us many more tools to understand whats behind the corruption here in Ayacucho.
(Female, age 35, media professional)
The training was very thorough. Protica also provided an abundance of information through materials and monitoring. In turn, the performance of the initiative has forced us to gather as much information as possible on the issue of corruption in the education sector.
(Male, age 24, anthropologist)
I hope the Network doesnt stop here, that it expands more and more. I want to tackle new issues, form new alliances and strengthen the networks.
(Female, age 25, communications student)
We worked in a coordinated manner as a Network. The consistency and unity of the team was fundamental to be able to work with the other institutions, many of which were radical.
(Female, age 35, media professional)
Corruption Data from the 6th National Survey on Perceptions of Corruption in Peru (PROTICA, 2010)
i) corruption as a problem of the State What do you think is the main problem faced by the State which prevents it from achieving the development of the country? Corruption of officials and authorities Lack of efficiency of officials and authorities Lack of interest among citizens 61% 17% 11%
ii) expectations for corruption in five years In the next 5 years, do you think corruption in Cusco will have increased, continue to be the same, or have decreased? Will have decreased Will be the same Will have increased iii) respect for the law Why do you think some citizens do not respect the laws and regulations? (with card) Because the laws do not reflect our reality Lack of values / sense of civic duty Because the laws are made to favor those in power 20% 19% 20% 7% 32% 46%
114
115
photocopies, CDs with videos, flyers, etc.), the population was made aware and consciousness was raised on the issue of nepotism. The impact in the communication media was obvious, above all on the radio program Somos Redes, hosted by Doris Corrales (a member of the Cusco regional anti-corruption core group), broadcast on Radio Universal. The anti-corruption core group established strategic alliances with RECOVIC, CBC Casa Campesina, the non-profit association Prisma, ESSALUD, the Regional Bureau of Education, journalists, the Ombudsmans Office, Transparencia, Asociacin Arariwa, APORVIDHA, the Coordinating Committee for the Fight against Poverty (MCLCP), the Local Supervision and Transparency Committee of the Juntos Program, Interquorum Network, Anta Provincial Youth Board, the Cusco Regional Youth Assembly, the Anti-Corruption Police, and the Government Attorney Generals Office. The final report by the Cusco anti-corruption group notes the obstacles confronted, including the lack of interest shown by authorities and officials in participating in activities addressing the issue of corruption; need for more participation on the part of the population and civil society in public activities; commitments assumed and not followed through on by some allies; and the natural disasters that affected a member of the regional core group. The Cusco regional core group was made up of Elena Canseco Ulfer, the journalist Doris Corrales Vizcarra and the university students Johel Velarde Rocca and Roy Valencia. Later on, new members joined the group: Iscra Mercedes Chvez of APORVIDHA, Marina Cuela Ochoa of Prisma, and Adolfo Echarri. Anti-Corruption Tool Developed: Study on perceptions of nepotism and corruption through the public opinion of authorities, officials and inhabitants of Cusco Latest Progress: In 2011, the Cusco Anti-Corruption Network proposed to promote the importance of access to information and transparency among civil society and the officials of the Regional Government of Cusco. One of its first activities was to draw up a plan of influence on the Regional Government, together with all the institutions, both public and private, that make up the Anti-Corruption Network in the region. It was in coordination with these institutions that held a training workshop on access to public information aimed at civil society and officials from the Regional Government.
CUSCO
116
117
I think my participation has been important because communication in these processes is a deciding factor, not just because of the media, but also the coordination between institutions. A journalist plays several roles. She is also an activity promoter.
(Female, age 48, journalist)
The first thing I learned in the Anti-Corruption School was not to be pessimistic about corruption. Its a hard job, but we can fight it little by little.
(Male, age 32, anthropologist)
Sometimes I feel powerless, but I think its part of a process and were still at the beginning. Its true that many cases that go unpunished make us feel indignant, and that creates skepticism. Its very difficult to break out of that cycle.
(Female, age 48, journalist)
Proticas work, I think, has gotten the ball rolling. Thats made me more optimistic.
(Female, age 48, journalist)
Motivated, enthusiastic, very committed and with a sense of responsibility, because even though were only the first class, I have to pass on my experience so that the people to come are more cautious and learns from our errors.
(Male, age 32, anthropologist)
Corruption Data from the 6th National Survey on Perceptions of Corruption in Peru (PROTICA, 2010)
i) corruption as a problem of the State What do you think is the main problem faced by the State which prevents it from achieving the development of the country? Corruption of officials and authorities Lack of efficiency of officials and authorities Lack of interest among citizens 54% 21% 8%
ii) expectations for corruption in five years In the next 5 years, do you think corruption in Huancavelica will have increased, continue to be the same, or have decreased? Will have decreased Will be the same Will have increased iii) respect for the law Why do you think some citizens do not respect the laws and regulations? (with card) Because the laws do not reflect our reality Lack of values / sense of civic duty Because the laws are made to favor those in power 31% 10% 27% 9% 38% 43%
118
119
A frustrated experience
Authorities wallets should be made of glass In Huancavelica, 2010 was declared the Year of the Fight against Corruption. At the beginning, this measure created great expectations among the population, but as time went on, it resulted in a debilitated sense of trust and a huge lack of support for the Regional Government. One of the aspects most questioned by the population was the signs of corruption existing in the hiring of personnel (in all different methods) in the Regional Government. As a reaction to this situation, the Huancavelica Association of Micro and Small Enterprises issued a public pronouncement accusing the regional president and various public officials of favoring companies and persons with ties to the current administration and its political movement in public bidding processes. The communication media also frequently reported on cases involving the irregular hiring of personnel. Against this backdrop, the anti-corruption core group in this region carried out an initiative to address the problem of Frequent irregularities and corruption in the hiring of personnel in the Regional Government of Huancavelica. As part of its diagnosis, the regional group concluded that the role of civil society with regard to the issue showed lackluster levels of participation and control, given the practical inexistence of civil society institutions or social organizations engaged in the prevention or headon fight against these irregularities. The consequences of this set of problems are diverse: ill-suited people occupying public positions, deficiency in carrying out duties, and the decreased prestige of public institutions. However, after identifying a case involving apparently irregular hiring practices by the Regional Government, which seemed like a promising start, the group members found themselves facing personal and professional challenges, and the group was dissolved for all practical purposes, cutting the initiative short. The initial group was made up of David Lloclla of ASIDEH, the journalist Tania Torres, and Dennis Giraldez, a student. In 2011, a new core group was formed, including Judith Amaranto Huiza Soto, Juan Elisban Paytan, Gissela Ottone of DESCO, and Humberto Lizana. This group has been working on the dissemination, use and strengthening of access to information through municipal transparency websites to improve citizen surveillance and participation in the towns of Huancavelica.
First, I got interested in the issues we addressed at the Chupaca - MacroCenter School. Second, I saw that if we did not do this regularly, the same thing was going to happen as with the previous projectsnothing. Now I feel like I have more strength and capacity to get more people involved
(Female, age 26, educator)
HUANCAVELICA
120
121
The campaign was kicked off with the regional forum Contributing to an Election Process with Informed Citizens, followed by a series of awareness workshops with different sectors of society from the Province of Ica and the District of Pachactec. A wealth of informational material was produced specifically for these workshops. However, the Ica regional anti-corruption group was unable to get the local authority to sign a commitment to avoid the use of public assets and resources in proselytizing campaigns for their reelection. This forced the regional core group to improve its levels of coordination with the Ombudsmans Office and the Special Electoral Board (JEE) for the development of joint activities aimed at safeguarding the neutrality and impartiality of said authority. The anti-corruption work group was formed by Oscar Salas, representative of the NGO Codehica; the journalist Martn Flores; and the students Marleny Garca Medina and Zulay Araceli Aldoradin. Volunteer participants included Karen Bendez Castillo, Nohelia del Carmen Figueroa and Juana Gutirrez. Later on, the group was joined by Nathaly Ochoa from the IQ Network, Mara Elena Gamero of the Journalists Collective, and the district leader Hernn Jess Cantoral Peralta. Anti-Corruption Tool Developed: Training workshops aimed at leaders and civil society Latest Progress: The objective of the Ica Anti-Corruption Network for 2011 is to decrease the risks of corruption in the local governments of the Region of Ica through monitoring and demanding accountability, as well as promoting ordnances approving the accountability process. Through a thorough study based on surveys with officials from six municipalities, spread out among Pisco, Nazca and Ica, the anti-corruption team prepared a diagnosis on the local governments and some provincial governments that have ordnances on accountability. As a result, it was found that out of the 10 municipalities studied, only three municipal ordnances were detected that regulate and/or govern the accountability process. However, none of the municipalities has complied with the processes set forth in said ordnances. As part of the groups achievements, the work being performed by the Network in the Region of Ica has made it possible to discover political goodwill on the part of certain municipalities and authorities, such as the Provincial Municipality of Nazca, the District of Pueblo Nuevo (Chincha), Parcona (Ica) and Tpac Amaru (Pisco). Thus, the team, working jointly with the authorities and members of civil society, has drafted an accountability ordinance to be passed by said municipalities.
Corruption Data from the 6th National Survey on Perceptions of Corruption in Peru (PROTICA, 2010)
i) corruption as a problem of the State What do you think is the main problem faced by the State which prevents it from achieving the development of the country? Corruption of officials and authorities Lack of efficiency of officials and authorities Lack of interest among citizens 62% 25% 5%
ii) expectations for corruption in five years In the next 5 years, do you think corruption in Ica will have increased, continue to be the same, or have decreased? Will have decreased Will be the same Will have increased iii) respect for the law Why do you think some citizens do not respect the laws and regulations? (with card) Because the laws do not reflect our reality Lack of familiarity / ignorance Because the laws are made to favor those in power 22% 17% 23% 12% 44% 30%
122
123
If we dont keep going with this work, everything weve done in the last few months will be for nothing.
(Male, age 35, attorney)
I would like to do a type of comparison with the other experiences, to see how positive our work has been. Obviously, each situation is different, but I think its important for the work done here in Ica to be disseminated nationwide, for the other groups to hear about it.
(Male, age 43, journalist)
For me, its been an experience that has allowed me to learn and understand many things. It has been a challenge because putting corruption on the agenda is really complicated. I looked at it as a personal and professional challenge. I feel satisfied, content.
(Male, age 43, journalist)
ICA
Im realistic. I dont think well put an end to corruption this year or the next, but I do believe in our work and that is reinforced every time I hear someone who cant stand corruption. We have to build up that commitment among the population. (Male, age 43, journalist)
Its been a fulfilling personal experience, in that it has helped me to coordinate with other institutions in the region, which I didnt do before, on a professional level. Secondly, it has given me a reputation as a person concerned with the fight against corruption in the region, and that has been a result of my work with the network. (Male, age 35, attorney)
124
125
group got the Ombudsmans Office to act. In the end, the painted ads were erased. In its final report, the regional core group admitted that its members were not as tightly-knit as necessary, more dedication to the project was necessary, and there was still a need to seek out support from other organizations. The Loreto regional anti-corruption core group was formed by Oraldo Retegui, director of the radio station La Voz de la Selva; the journalist Darwin Paniagua; and the students Salvador Lavado and Gabriel Almeida (the latter only temporarily). Later on, they were joined by Elix Sergio Vidales of CAAP, Carmen Rosa Martnez of Prisma, and Carmen Rosa Arvalo of the Vicariate. Anti-Corruption Tool Developed: Workshop on citizen surveillance of public resources during election season Latest Progress: The objective established by the Loreto AntiCorruption Network for 2011 is to train and raise awareness among civil society leaders, professionals associations and journalists regarding the importance of access to public information in the Regional Government of Loreto on the resources from the oil canon. To achieve this goal, the team carried out joint works with strategic allies, such as the economist Roger Grndez (director of the Loreto Economists Association and representative of the SPDA in the region) to design the training module for access to public information in the Regional Government of Loreto, placing an emphasis on the management of resources from the oil canon. This material has been used in the training workshops for journalists and civil society leaders. Additionally, in alliance with key institutions such as the Peruvian Society of Environmental Law (SPDA), the group put on a forum on the topic of 40 years of oil extraction in Loreto.
Corruption Data from the 6th National Survey on Perceptions of Corruption in Peru (PROTICA, 2010)
i) corruption as a problem of the State What do you think is the main problem faced by the State which prevents it from achieving the development of the country? Corruption of officials and authorities Lack of efficiency of officials and authorities Lack of economic resources 58% 22% 9%
ii) expectations for corruption in five years In the next 5 years, do you think corruption in Loreto will have increased, continue to be the same, or have decreased? Will have decreased Will be the same Will have increased iii) respect for the law Why do you think some citizens do not respect the laws and regulations? (with card) Because the laws do not reflect our reality Because the laws are made to favor those in power Because they wont be punished for breaking the law 35% 22% 13%
126
127
LORETO
I dont think I gave it TESTIMONIES AND EXPERIENCES my all. I tried to split my time and meet the The more people join together goals established at against corruption, I think we can make some changes. The the start. But a lot of worst thing would be to say that work has been done, it cant be fought. especially during the campaign. In general, What made it difficult to carry out the initiative? Low the result was worth awareness among grassroots it. We got off to a leaders. Low attendance. Few denunciations so as not to make good start, with a trouble. The majority of the lot of energy and media were bought out by the parties. That makes it hard to support from people. work on supervision with the But over the course other media outlets. of the campaign, other things popped up and we lost our intensity, and some people even dropped out.
(Male, age 35, administration student) (Male, age 42, NGO representative) (Male, age 30, journalist)
128
129
The use of social dramas was important for sending a clear and easyto-understand message. The technique consisted of using everyday events so that people could identify with them. It is interesting to note that the spots were made by the group members themselves, along with volunteers, who lent their voices and acted for the spots, thus bringing the regional core group members closer together. The core group, with the support of the Ratio Juris Law Students Association of Ilo and the Surveillance Committee for the Participative Budget, conducted three opinion polls to collect information on the populations perception of corruption, expectations for the new government, and the performance of the Judiciary in the fight against corruption. The results were disseminated through the blog. In its final report, the core group concluded that the project was a learning process, to a greater or lesser extent, depending on the prior knowledge of each one of its members. The regional core group gradually grew, until comprising 14 members and volunteers. One of the activities that most influenced this influx of new faces were the meetings with members from different parts of the country (Lima, Cusco, etc.) to attend presentations with a high level of anti-corruption information and knowledge. The invitations to the members of the core group to give presentations in other towns were also a good way to attract members to the regional core group. The work of systematizing the court judgments as part of the social audit of the Judiciary was a task that required a great deal of time, despite the fact that the judgments had already been digitalized. Just receiving them via the internet was in itself something sui generis. The allies who collaborated on the execution of the anti-corruption initiative included the Ilo Attorneys Association, Amnesty International Ilo, Jos Carlos Maritegui University, the Surveillance Committee for the Participative Budget, the volunteer members of Ratio Juris (interested in working on anti-corruption issues). Special recognition goes to the Chief Justice of the Court of Appeals in and for Moquegua, Alfredo Salinas, who joined in the social auditing project. Five more judges from the judicial district of Ilo later expressed their interest in also participating in the project. The communication media who supported the project included Radio Americana, a true ally in the fight against corruption which provided spaces for dissemination, as well as Radio Altamar and Radio Expresin. The regional anti-corruption core group was made up of Luis Alonso Ortiz Peralta Murillo, an attorney and specialist on influence at the non-profit organization Labor; Luis Carlos aupas Aza, a social leader from Ilo and president of the 2011 Participative Budget Surveillance Committee for the Provincial Municipality of Ilo; Flor de Mara Flores Niebles, a law student at Jos Carlos Maritegui University and currently a registrar of the Provincial Municipality of Ilo; and Lizbeth Maquera Conde, an environmental engineering student from Moquegua National University.
Corruption Data from the 6th National Survey on Perceptions of Corruption in Peru (PROTICA, 2010)
i) corruption as a problem of the State What do you think is the main problem faced by the State which prevents it from achieving the development of the country? Corruption of officials and authorities Lack of efficiency of officials and authorities Lack of economic resources 61% 25% 5%
ii) expectations for corruption in five years In the next 5 years, do you think corruption in Moquegua will have increased, continue to be the same, or have decreased? Will have decreased Will be the same Will have increased iii) respect for the law Why do you think some citizens do not respect the laws and regulations? (with card) Because the laws are made to favor those in power Because the laws do not reflect our reality Lack of values / sense of civic duty 28% 16% 16% 15% 41% 40%
130
131
Volunteers included the following law students from Jos Carlos Maritegui University: Edwin Jess Ramos Choquegonza, Joseline Valeria Laura Aguilar, Hugo Gilber Larico Mamani, Gledy Darli Cornejo Mamani, Edwin Velsquez, Elias Ccosi Puma, Lindsay Coln Benitez, Walther Enrique Vilca Vilca, Katherine Rosamaria Puma Carrisales, Erika Ida Vsquez Torres. Later on, the group was joined by Juan Ziga Rodrguez from Labor Ilo, Consuelo Edith Cama Mamani of the Loyola Center, and from the generation of new leaders, Reyner Jonathan Jimnez Bernaola. Anti-Corruption Tools Developed: Opinion polls on corruption, Report on social auditing of judges from a judicial district Latest Progress: In 2011, the Anti-Corruption Initiative Group, with the backing of the Ilo branch of the non-profit organization Labor, executed the work plan aimed at ensuring that the citizens of the Province of Ilo have an anti-corruption observatory and demand adequate and transparent selection and hiring processes for human resources to strengthen the quality of management, democracy and citizen participation. The regional core group invited and trained a group of university students and strategic allies. Recently, it held the Forum on Citizen Surveillance of Public Management for the prevention of corruption, aimed at civil society in the province of Ilo. The group is currently designing the Opinion Poll on Corruption and preparing the launch of the Anti-Corruption Observatory. The group has formed alliances with the Regional Government, the Surveillance Committee and the Executive Committee for the 2012 Participative Budget, as well as the Local Coordinating Council of the Provincial Municipality of Ilo, the Neighborhood Committee Union, the University Students Environmental Network and the Ombudsmans Office. As part of its initiative, the anti-corruption core group has carried out the following activities: 1st training workshop on transparency and corruption with volunteers Work meeting with strategic allies of the project 1st transparency workshop with beneficiaries of the Juntos program (September 18) Forum: Citizen surveillance of public management for the prevention of corruption (September 28) Campaign for the dissemination of the fight against corruption
One of our objectives is sustainability. We have to continue on as an AntiCorruption Network. That is our commitment.
(Female, age 23, law student)
Thats the most interesting thing, knowing that there are people in other places interested in the same problems and who want to do things right. It is not just an isolated action. Its something organized nationwide.
(Male, age 26, attorney and NGO representative)
The teamwork and the different mentalities weve brought togetherFlor and I are young; Luchos way of thinking, which is more based on experience; and Alonsos ideashave enriched the core group. Youth together with experience.
(Female, age 19, environmental engineering student)
MOQUEGUA
I really enjoyed the solidarity, feeling like part of a group, being united everywhere we went as representatives of a zone.
(Male, age 53, social leader)
132
133
Anti-Corruption Tools Developed: Political anti-corruption pact, Guidelines for a regional policy against corruption Latest Progress: The National Anti-Corruption Network is represented by the Junn Regional Anti-Corruption Group, comprised of the Interquorum Network, the Humanist Center for Artistic Expression (CHEA), the non-profit association SEPAR, and the Crnika Journalists Association. The Regional Anti-Corruption Group carried out the regional initiative Toward a Political Anti-Corruption Pact in Junin during 2010, taking advantage of election season to achieve dialogue and consensus on the guidelines for a binding regional anti-corruption plan with regional political actors. In 2011, after achieving the Junn Political Anti-Corruption and Good Governance Pact, the Junn Anti-Corruption Network will work on promoting the institutionalization of the policy on transparency and access to public information, as well as fighting for the prevention of corruption in the regional public management of Junn. As part of these efforts, it will undertake the initiative A Transparent Junn: Strengthening Transparency and Access to Public Information for the Prevention of Corruption in the Regional Management of Junn, to be carried out between July and November. This year, the following activities have been performed: Presentation of the project to the organizations of the Junn Regional Agreement Workshop for the drafting of guidelines, goals and indicators for the Supervision and Monitoring Committee Drafting of a proposal on regional regulations that guide and guarantee the compliance with the Act on Transparency and Access to Information 2nd Anti-Corruption Festival, which mobilized and raised awareness among local citizens with regard to the benefits of transparency and access to information to reduce corruption in public management
Corruption Data from the 6th National Survey on Perceptions of Corruption in Peru (PROTICA, 2010)
i) corruption as a problem of the State What do you think is the main problem faced by the State which prevents it from achieving the development of the country? Corruption of officials and authorities Lack of efficiency of officials and authorities Lack of interest among citizens 37% 19% 17%
ii) expectations for corruption in five years In the next 5 years, do you think corruption in Junn will have increased, continue to be the same, or have decreased? Will have decreased Will be the same Will have increased 7% 39% 39%
iii) respect for the law Why do you think some citizens do not respect the laws and regulations? (with card) Because the laws do not reflect our reality Lack of values / sense of civic duty Lack of familiarity / ignorance 20% 24% 18%
134
135
work has been done on an Agreement. This experience was the first of its kind, despite the fact that the implementation of an Agreement is much harder, but it was achieved, and this is a major step beyond previous experiences.
(Male, age 33, communicator and consultant)
JUNN
The success is directly related to what we had foreseen, since we really managed to go beyond that (putting the fight against corruption on the agenda), but now theres also the fear over the continuity of this, because now weve got a commitment and whether we keep it going or not also means success of failure.
(Female, age 38, NGO representative on the issue of governability)
136
137
of transparency in the processes for enrollment and the purchase of textbooks and uniforms. Entries were received from representatives of just three schools. The projects development revealed that the UGEL does not have sufficient authority to lead an initiative in the fight against corruption like the one proposed. As part of its self-evaluation, the regional anti-corruption core group realized that it would have worked better as a team if it had received support from more civil society and State organizations, as well as achieving more internal cohesion. The Cajamarca regional anti-corruption core group was formed by Mara Elena Ortiz, representative of Prisma; the journalist Andrs Caballero; and the students Alex Aquino, Hrico More and Ana Cecilia Salazar. They were later joined by Juan Arrivasplata Sangay, Ftima Lorena Bazn Aguilar of the IQ Network, Ghissela Elizabeth Aguilar Roncal of CEDEPAS, and Martha Carrasco. Anti-Corruption Tool Developed: Survey on excessive fees in schools Latest Progress: In 2011, the Cajamarca Anti-Corruption Network implemented an initiative entitled Strengthening Transparency in the Environmental Impact Assessments of the Province of Hualgayoc through the Empowerment of Civil Society, which will improve the levels of transparency and access to information in the process of environmental impact assessments based primarily on citizens right to participation in mining activities, as a measure for the prevention of corruption. The Cajamarca Anti-Corruption Network is formed by Cedepas Norte, the SER Association, the Hatn Per Association, and the Interquorum Network. To date, they have carried out the following activities: Presentation of the project to local authorities in the Province of Hualgayoc Workshop on the Right to Participation in the town of Bambamarca, attended by authorities, representatives, leaders and civil society An awareness campaign has been commenced through radio spots on local stations regarding the importance of monitoring environmental impact assessments Construction of a citizen surveillance instrument for environmental impact assessments
Corruption Data from the 6th National Survey on Perceptions of Corruption in Peru (PROTICA, 2010)
i) corruption as a problem of the State What do you think is the main problem faced by the State which prevents it from achieving the development of the country? Corruption of officials and authorities Lack of efficiency of officials and authorities Lack of interest among citizens 55% 16% 9%
ii) expectations for corruption in five years In the next 5 years, do you think corruption in Cajamarca will have increased, continue to be the same, or have decreased? Will have decreased Will be the same Will have increased iii) respect for the law Why do you think some citizens do not respect the laws and regulations? (with card) Lack of familiarity / ignorance Lack of values / sense of civic duty Because the laws are made to favor those in power 19% 26% 18% 5% 24% 64%
138
139
and shes struggling to make sure the selection process is transparent. Weve always seen how corruption can complicate ones professional and personal growth. With this experience, Ive really reinforced my knowledge in order to confront these problems.
(Male, age 24, sociology student)
CAJAMARCA
Weve always talked about this reality in my family. We continue questioning the education sector. I have two siblings who are teachers. My sister is applying for a job at the Technical Production Center,
I think someone who doesnt know how corruption is seen from different viewpoints can always be manipulated or vulnerable to temptation because he knows that he wont be punished. But a person who has been educated on this matter knows that he needs to assume it as a way of life. It is possible to fight it. This experience helped raise awareness among some people and helped them pick a side. These are lessons that raise your self-esteem, like when they locked up Fujimori and Montesinos.
(Male, age 23, sociology student)
140
141
MONITORS
142
143
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
obstacles are beyond the reach of the institution and the duties of the monitor to be able to resolve them. Its important to note that a monitor must have a clear overview of the regional context, as well as each one of the team members. This helps the monitor promptly identify weaknesses and strengths in order to take the necessary measures.
We understand that the best thing to do to strengthen the Network is to call on civil society institutions instead of individuals. Since involvement is voluntary, personal participation does not guarantee long-term sustainability. What are your proposals or projects for the future?
What is your assessment of the performance of the regional anticorruption core groups for the 2009-2011 period? Why are some core groups more efficient than others?
Promoting the strengthening of the Network is one of our short-term goals. We are currently providing training on transparency, accountability, and civil surveillance to new local actors who will expand and invigorate the Network. We also feel that we need to conduct more research that helps us to understand corruption in different cultural and economic contexts. Given that corruption is a social problem, we must all get involved in the fight against it. From our position as monitors, we can support innovative initiatives such as local systems or campaigns against corruption, depending on the degree of consolidation of the regional core group.
prevention of corruption, as well as experience in the management and cycle of projects, with a strong emphasis on development and interdisciplinary processes. What does a monitors job consist of, specifically? When does a monitor intervene? 1) It consists of identifying and calling on actors in each one of the regions to form part of the regional core groups. 2) Give them advice on the design, implementation and execution of the regional initiatives. 3) Guide and monitor the activities designed by the teams. 4) Be the communication channel between the regional groups and the institution, in this case, Protica. 5) Solve internal problems in the core groups. 6) Identify and generate strategic alliances with institutions to strengthen the Network. 7) Develop strategies to promote the sustainability of the Network. 8) Prepare reports containing technical data on the activities implemented by the regional core groups. 9) Make periodic visits to each one of the regions to strengthen the institutional bond with the counterparts, as well as to participate directly in the events put on by the core groups. 10) Motivate all the members of the regional core groups to remain active in the Network.
We think the performance of the core groups was optimal, and that individual and group capacities and commitments to the fight against corruption were strengthened. However, a basic assessment has shown differences in the performance of the teams, which are related to: Institutional strength and backing Strong social fabric Cohesion of the teams Commitment of the members to the fight against corruption
With the exception of Lima, where the main government offices are located, which of the countrys zones have the highest levels of corruption? What factors explain this? The link between poverty and corruption, the weakness of public institutions, and the lack of a solid civil society shed some light on this question. As a result of our experience and the data obtained in the 6th National Anti-Corruption Survey conducted by Protica in 2010, we have identified that certain regions such as Huancavelica, Madre de Dios and Apurmac show a high perception of corruption, probably due to the abovementioned factors. However, there are cases of regions that receive significant transfers of resources from the mining canon, such as Ancash, Cajamarca, Tacna and Moquegua, which are also very vulnerable to corruption due to weakness in the control of the use of public resources.
Monitoring Team
Catalina Durand Zevallos Anthropologist
Regions Monitored: Arequipa, Metropolitan Lima, Moquegua, Puno, and Tacna
Paola Patio Rabines Anthropologist Regions Monitored: Apurmac, Ayacucho, Cusco, Madre de Dios, and Ica Andoni Goyburu de Habich Bachelor of Law and Political
Sciences Regions Monitored: Lima - Provinces, Callao, Tumbes, La Libertad, Piura, and Ancash.
What is the responsibility of a monitor in the case of those regional core groups that never manage to fully form or which fall apart or do not achieve their objective? First of all, the monitor has to do everything thats within her possibilities or the possibilities of the institution to make sure this doesnt happen. However, there are particular circumstances in each region and each one of the teams, such as the social fabric, institutional weaknesses, and a lack of commitment and time on the part of the members, just to mention a few. Lets not forget that participation in this Network is voluntary, and does not pay. All these
What adjustments need to be made in the organization and functioning of the National Anti-Corruption Network in order for it to grow and expand its influence? Based on our experience, we can pinpoint certain lessons learned. First of all, we believe that to expand and strengthen the Network, it is necessary to call on local institutions that are strategically positioned in their regions thanks to a proven track record. We feel it is vital to form alliances with institutions that have a certain degree of presence and prestige in the region, as well as members with recognized moral solvency.
What professional qualities does a monitor need? A monitor needs to be well-educated, sensitive, with a commitment to the field of social work, since its a job that involves a direct relationship with people from different social, cultural and economic backgrounds. They also have to know how to use tools for transparency and the
145
MONITORING TEAM
PROTICA TEAM
147
MACROREGIONAL MEETINGS
148
149
Splitting up and getting together again to grow. When one plus one is three.
The participating members were able to develop a sense of unity and belonging to the Network. They recognized themselves as part of a nationwide effort. There is no doubt about the fact that a sense of integration and belonging was imparted. Participants expressed their interest in continuing with their work against corruption because of everything they learned, and the feeling of doing something important for their country.
The participation in the MacroRegional Meeting in Cusco and the School in Lima create these bonds, which are just starting to be created, the idea of a national collective starts to germinate.
(Male, age 25, attorney, Moquegua)
network is an interesting space because it allows for: 1) training; 2) experience. It has potential for those looking to participate in politics. I think its important for the Network to be in all the regions, that there are groups operating throughout the country, but it needs more coordination and communication.
(Female, age 28, educator, Arequipa)
150
151
YUCAY PROGRAM
Protica National Anti-Corruption Network Anti-Corruption School First Macro-Regional Decentralized Extension Workshop on the Fight against Yucay, May 24 26, 2010
Monday 24 8:30 9:00 9:30 Registration of participants Welcome and introduction to the course Cecilia Blondet Presentation of participants Part 1 Review of key concepts in corruption: transparency, control and citizen surveillance, based on an overview of the regional anti-corruption initiatives 10:00 10:15 12:30 14:30 16:30 17:00 17:30 8:45 Methodology for presenting regional initiatives and rules for the presentation contest Samuel Rotta Castilla Workshop for preparation of presentations Facilitators: Catalina Durand and Paola Patio Lunch Presentation of regional initiatives Facilitator: Cecilia Blondet Vote on the best presentation Conclusions of the experiences Samuel Rotta Castilla The Anti-Corruption Network: Where is it headed? Obstacles and Potentials Facilitator: Marcela Huaita Tuesday 25 Summary of Part 1 Samuel Rotta Castilla Part 2 Understanding the State: Basic Concepts and Tools for Surveillance 9:00 13:30 15:00 8:45 Theoretical Aspects: Introduction to the Role of the State / Levels of Government and Decentralization / Administrative Systems Guiselle Romero Lunch Training on hands-on tools: SIAF, SNIP and SEACE Nilton Quionez Wednesday 26 Summary of Part 2 Samuel Rotta Castilla Part 3 Corruption, Politics and Elections 9:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 Elements for the Surveillance of Election Campaigns 1: Electoral Neutrality Luis Egsquiza Elements for the Surveillance of Election Campaigns 2: Candidates Profiles Samuel Rotta Castilla Corruption and Politics: Election Season Cecilia Blondet Lunch and closing meeting
152
153
CHICLAYO PROGRAM
Protica National Anti-Corruption Network Anti-Corruption School Second Macro-Regional Decentralized Extension Workshop on the Fight against Corruption Chiclayo, June 21 23, 2010
CHUPACA PROGRAM
Protica National Anti-Corruption Network Anti-Corruption School Third Macro-Regional Decentralized Extension Workshop on the Fight against Corruption Chupaca, July 1 3, 2010
Monday 21 9:30 10:00 10:30 Registration of participants Welcome and introduction to the course Cecilia Blondet Presentation of participants Part 1 Review of key concepts in corruption: transparency, control and citizen surveillance, based on an overview of the regional anti-corruption initiatives 11:00 11:15 13:00 14:30 17:30 8:45 Methodology for presenting regional initiatives Samuel Rotta Castilla Workshop for preparation of presentations Facilitators: Andoni Goyburu and Leonardo Narvarte Lunch Presentation of regional initiatives Facilitator: Cecilia Blondet The Anti-Corruption Network: Where is it headed? Obstacles and Potentials Facilitator: Marcela Huaita Tuesday 22 Summary of Part 1 Samuel Rotta Castilla Part 2 Understanding the State: Basic Concepts and Tools for Surveillance 9:00 13:00 14:30 8:30 9:00 13:00 Theoretical Aspects: Introduction to the Role of the State / Levels of Government and Decentralization / Administrative Systems Guiselle Romero Lunch Participative Budget Julio Oliden Wednesday 23 Transfer to the computer labor of Seor de Sipn University Training on hands-on surveillance tools: SIAF, SNIP and SEACE Nilton Quiones Transfer to lodging and lunch Part 3 Corruption, Politics and Elections 14:30 16:30 16.45 18:00 Elements for the Surveillance of Election Campaigns 1: Electoral Neutrality Percy Medina Informed Vote Campaign Representative from the National Electoral Board (JNE) Elements for the Surveillance of Election Campaigns 2: Candidates Profiles Mara Eugenia Esparza Closing meeting 12:00 14:30 9:00 11:00 9:00 13:00 14:30 17:00 11:00 11:15 13:00 14:30 9:30 10:00 10:30
Thursday 1 Registration of participants Welcome and introduction to the course Marcela Huaita Presentation of participants Part 1 Review of key concepts in corruption: transparency, control and citizen surveillance, based on an overview of the regional anti-corruption initiatives Methodology for presenting regional initiatives Samuel Rotta Castilla Preparation of the regional core group presentations Facilitators: Magaly vila and Paola Patio Lunch Presentation of regional initiatives, discussion and reflection Facilitator: Marcela Huaita Friday 2 Part 2 Understanding and Monitoring the State: Basic Concepts and Tools for Surveillance State Administrative Systems: Websites for Surveillance SIAF, SNIP and SEACE Nilton Quiones Lunch Group exercises Facilitator: Nilton Quiones The Anti-Corruption Network: Where is it headed? Facilitator: Samuel Rotta Castilla Saturday 3 Part 3 Corruption, Politics and Elections Elements for the Surveillance of Election Campaigns 1: Electoral Neutrality Jos Saldaa Elements for the Surveillance of Election Campaigns 2: Informed Vote Campaign Representative from the National Electoral Board (JNE) Elements for the Surveillance of Election Campaigns 3: Candidates Profiles Marcela Huaita Closing lunch
154
155
LIMA PROGRAM
Protica National Anti-Corruption Network Anti-Corruption School Fourth Macro-Regional Decentralized Extension Workshop on the Fight against Corruption Chupaca, July 14 16, 2010
AREQUIPA PROGRAM
Protica National Anti-Corruption Network Anti-Corruption School Fifth Macro-Regional Decentralized Extension Workshop on the Fight against Corruption Arequipa, October 21 23, 2011
Wednesday 14 8:30 9:00 9:30 Registration of participants Welcome and introduction to the course Cecilia Blondet Presentation of participants Part 1 Review of key concepts in corruption: transparency, control and citizen surveillance, based on an overview of the regional anti-corruption initiatives 10:00 10:15 12:30 14:30 17:30 8:45 9:00 Methodology for presenting regional initiatives and rules for the presentation contest Samuel Rotta Castilla Workshop for preparation of the presentations Facilitators: Catalina Durand, Paola Patio, Leonardo Narvarte, Andoni Goyburu and Magali vila Lunch Presentation of regional initiatives Facilitator: Cecilia Blondet The Anti-Corruption Network: Where is it headed? Obstacles and Potentials Facilitator: Marcela Huaita Thursday 15 Summary of Part 1 Samuel Rotta Castilla Review of key concepts Samuel Rotta Castilla Part 2 Understanding and Monitoring the State: Basic Concepts and Tools for Surveillance 11:00 13:00 14:30 8:45 Administrative Systems: Websites for Surveillance SIAF, SNIP and SEACE Nilton Quiones Lunch Group exercises Facilitator: Nilton Quiones Friday 16 Summary of Part 2 Samuel Rotta Castilla Part 3 Corruption, Politics and Elections 9:00 9:45 10:30 1:00 Elements for the Surveillance of Election Campaigns 1: Informed Vote Campaign Alejandro Rospigliosi National Electoral Board (JNE) Elements for the Surveillance of Election Campaigns 2: Candidates Profiles Cecilia Blondet Elements for the Surveillance of Election Campaigns 3: Electoral Neutrality Luis Egsquiza Transparencia Non-Profit Association Closing meeting 8:30 12:00 12:30 16:00 17:45 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:30 10:45 11:45 13:00 14:30 15:45 16:00 17:00 17:30 9:00 10:30 10:45 13:00 14:30
Friday 21 Registration and hand-out of materials Welcome Cecilia Blondet, regional authority and local counterpart NGO Review of basic elements of corruption Samuel Rotta Castilla Coffee break Group activity: Analysis of cases of corruption Accountability: Concepts and mechanisms / Laws, applications / Accountability hearings / The obligation to explain Lunch Transparency and access to public information: concepts and mechanisms Samuel Rotta Castilla Coffee break Group activity: Discussion of cases of transparency and accountability Plenary meeting and conclusions Progress on regional proposals: final revision Paola Patio / Catalina Durand Saturday 22 The Promise-meter: A tool for monitoring election campaign commitments Presentation, potentials, expectations Juan Manuel Casanova, representative of CitiVox Mexico Coffee break Presentation of the 2011 - 2012 campaign: Accountability for election campaign promises Cecilia Blondet / Alberto de Belande Lunch Training workshop on the use of new information technologies for communication and anti-corruption activism Introduction: International overview and case studies Juan Manuel Casanova, representative of CitiVox- Mexico Coffee break Training on the use of the Networks website (aimed at formal members of the regional groups) Alberto de Belande / Sebastin Salazar Sunday 23 Overview of the fight against corruption in the regions and progress of the work plans: group presentations by thematic axes Moderation and notes: Paola Patio / Catalina Durand Conclusions Cecilia Blondet Closing meeting and farewell
156
157
HUANCHACO PROGRAM
Protica National Anti-Corruption Network Anti-Corruption School Sixth Macro-Regional Decentralized Extension Workshop on the Fight against Corruption Arequipa, October 28 30, 2011 Friday 28 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:30 10:45 11:45 13:00 14:30 15:45 16:00 17:00 17:30 9:00 10:30 10:45 13:00 14:30 Registration and hand-out of materials Welcome Cecilia Blondet, regional authority and local counterpart NGO Review of basic elements of corruption Samuel Rotta Castilla Coffee break Group activity: Analysis of cases of corruption Accountability: Concepts and mechanisms / Laws, applications / Accountability hearings / The obligation to explain Lunch Transparency and access to public information: concepts and mechanisms Samuel Rotta Castilla Coffee break Group activity: Discussion of cases of transparency and accountability Plenary meeting and conclusions Progress on regional proposals: final revision Andoni Goyburu / Carlos Arroyo Saturday 29 The Promise-meter: A tool for monitoring election campaign commitments Presentation, potentials, expectations Coffee break Presentation of the 2011 - 2012 campaign: Accountability for election campaign promise Cecilia Blondet / Alberto de Belande Lunch Training workshop on the use of new information technologies for communication and anti-corruption activism Introduction: International overview and case studies 16:00 16:15 17:45 Coffee break Training in use of electronic social networks Alberto de Belande Training on the use of the Networks website (aimed at formal members of the regional groups) Alberto de Belande/ Sebastin Salazar Sunday 30 8:30 12:00 12:30 Overview of the fight against corruption in the regions and progress of the work plans: group presentations by thematic axes Moderation and notes: Andoni Goyburu / Carlos Arroyo Conclusions Cecilia Blondet Closing meeting and farewell
MACROREGIONAL MEETINGS
Initially, we identified more with the project than with the Network. After the assessment in Cusco, we tried to reorient ourselves and create an identity around the Arequipa AntiCorruption Network. Thats why we created the email account and blog.
(Female, age 25, educator, Arequipa)
When we went to Yucay, in Cusco, we didnt know what t-shirt to wear during our presentation to the groups. I had a hat that said Ilo, and that made me stand out. After our colleagues from the Macro-South region voted, we ended up winning the event.
(Male, age 53, social leader, Moquegua)
158
159
COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGNS
160
161
CAMPAIGNS COMMUNICATION
Operation Lupita was my favorite, because the whole group gets together and decides whos going to where the costume and hand out flyers. Its interesting, because you see the mayors and you dont look at their profiles, their backgrounds. I think these impact initiatives reach people more.
(Female, age 20, environmental engineering student, Moquegua)
Investigative Journalism Workshop On April 12 and 13, 2010, Protica organized a workshop for journalists and other media professionals who are members of the Anti-Corruption Network, entitled Investigative Journalism, Access to Information, and Communication Techniques to Improve the Dissemination of the Networks Products, under the responsibility of experts from the Press and Society Institute (IPYS). The goal of the workshop was to provide participants with tools for investigative journalism and access to information, as well as incite debate on the role of the media in the fight against corruption. This event also included the preparation and dissemination of campaigns in the media in an effort to promote a culture of supervision and surveillance of public offices through responsible journalism and the press. The goals of the workshop program were as follows: - Strengthen the bonds for teamwork among the journalists and media professionals of the Network and the IPYS to address issues related to journalistic supervision of public officials and the fight against corruption - Prepare an agenda of possible issues to investigate, which may be published in the local and national media, with the consultancy and monitoring of the IPYS - Stimulate Network members to become experts on the use and application of the Act on Transparency and Access to Information, in order to obtain information that helps them to better supervise public administrations - Equip the participating journalists and media professionals with journalistic tools to better cover topics of local and national interest related to the fight against corruption (including ethical fundaments, investigative journalism, access to information, the legal framework of freedom of expression, and mechanisms of protection for journalists) IPYS debated with the participants on issues related to journalistic ethics and cases of corruption in the press. Presentations were made on communication techniques to make sure that certain topics, campaigns and products prepared by a collective achieve the expected impact.
LUPITA CAMPAIGN
when we supported the Lupita campaign, when we held the municipal debate with the participation of Susan Villarn and Iberico. A friend from SEPEC wore the costume and we couldnt figure out how to get her up on the stage because she couldnt see well, and she was really short, too. In the end, we carried her up onstage and took her picture with Susana and Iberico.
(Male, age 31, business administration student, Metropolitan Lima)
The regional core groups of the Anti-Corruption Network constantly provide information to the local media while implementing their work plans. In many cases, the core group itself included journalists who have their own radio or television shows, or opinion columns in the press, making communication with the media even easier. In other cases, connections have been made with local media and a space has been gained where it is possible to disseminate the activities and results, on one hand, and opinions on the local corruption situation, on the other. Another strategy has been to create high-impact activities that are naturally covered by the local media, particularly activities with the involvement of the public, such as fairs, marches, etc.
162
163
When we launched the initiative at the press conference, the journalists were of the idea that the fight against corruption meant throwing corrupt people in jail. That was the expectation. Sometimes journalists and regular people dont quite understand the role of the Government Attorney Generals Office or the Judiciary in processing corrupt people, and our role as a civil society is to denounce, to inform.
(Male, age 33, attorney, Puno)
164
165
About Profiles What Lupita learned about this issue: They are a positive tool because they increase the information available about the candidates and subject them to public scrutiny. It is important that the JNE continue to promote their application.
166
167
Lupita Asks To be discussed in future elections: The obligation to report final and binding sentences is not useful, because anyone who has been found guilty cannot be elected, but those who are currently party to a trial are not obligated to declare so. Which should take priority: information or respect for the principle of presumption of innocence? The education and work experience to be declared may be selective in practice, depending on what it is in the candidates interest to make public or hide. Should there be parameters? The information on estate and income is not obligatory. Should it be?
Cross-Cutting Analyses
Candidates for the Mayors Office of 10 the Districts with the Highest Canon Who Did Not Provide Financial Information (%)
We decided to identify ourselves as a protransparency group so they wouldnt get scared. The word anticorruption is very confrontational and intimidating. The word corruption scares people, it doesnt let you create empathy or provide incentive for participation.
(Male, age 20, student, Ancash)
Now Im much more motivated to fight corruption, because here in Apurmac, which is a very poor district full of social problems, we need young people with passion to fight this disease. Thats why I want to keep working, create a larger network, get more people involved, authorities, civil society representatives.
(Female, age 22, student, Apurmac)
168
169
What about the Cat in the Dark? Popular Characters and Everyday Language In its first phase, Operation Lupita was an experiment. Essentially, the idea was to use a character who could become popular, incorporating everyday language that might provide an incentive for broad sectors of the population (workers, housewives, students, wandering vendors, etc.) to get involved. For a variety of reasons, these sectors sometimes feel excluded from the debate on topics of national politics. Due to her special design, Lupita is an attention-grabbing character. Her magnifying glass says a lot about the kind of work shes dedicated to. After all, scrutinizing candidates profiles can be something important but, at the same time, fun. Along these same lines, Protica created another character: the Gato Encerrado (literally, shut-in cat, from a common Spanish idiom similar to saying theres something fishy going on in English). The cats characteristics: it hides in the dark, i.e., in mountains of red tape, in paperwork lacking all adequate controls. Its always on the prowl, ready to sink its claws into the resources of the Peruvian people. It flees from Lupitas magnifying glass. The everyday language we hear in the streets, with its wise sayings and ingenious expressions, also acts as a great help in these kinds of communication campaigns. Protica has adopted some of these sayings as slogans, such as, He who has nothing to hide, has nothing to fear; Put yourself under the magnifying glass and Ill tell you what kind of person you are; and If theres no transparency, theres something fishy going on.
Disseminate the creation of the National Anti-Corruption Network and School. One of the main activities of the Festival was the building of the Mural of Decency, a graphic allegory created by 10 young visual artists from the Catholic University, the School of Fine Arts, and female graffiti artists, all under the direction of the painter Marcelo Peirano. The public observed the artists step-by-step as they went about their work, using acrylic paints on a canvas measuring 6 x 2 meters, and 20 cm deep, where they captured different motivations behind the fight against corruption. While the Mural of Decency was being created, on the stage set up in the center of the Malecn Castagnola a musical festival was taking place, with the energetic performances of groups such as La Sarita and Los Heraldos del Cerrito. The dance activities were presented by the choreographer Mirella Carbone, who danced a fragment from Marguerite Duras Eden Cinema, under the masterful direction of Alberto Isola. The Compaa Sangre Flamenca, directed by Cathy del Sol, also gave a performance. Special mention should be given to the presentation of The Sacred Convent of Pataclaun, directed by July Naters, whose actors gave life to characters such as Ima Victim of Corruption, Ima Corrupt Person and Ima Part of the Fight against Corruption, who acted out a highly educational and entertaining plot. In the video-tribune, another of the Festivals spaces, a discussion group was held on the topic of corruption, with the participation of the director of Protica, Cecilia Blondet, the former Public Prosecutor Jos Ugaz, and the writer Rafo Len. The event was attended by over 600 people, and 237 citizens signed a petition for the repeal of the statute of limitations on crimes of corruption.
170
http://lupita.pe/video-cutreone/
http://lupita.pe/video-lobo/
173
174
175
Pragmatism on one hand, and idealism on the other, to forge a consolidated Network
Without Logistics, There Are No Actions Anti-Corruption in 26 Regional Core Groups As part of the campaigns against corruption, whether for the organization of the School, the Network of regional core groups, contests or events, the Protica logistics department plays a fundamental role. Without its support, these projects would never make it further than the planning stage. This department is responsible for acting as a go-between, preparing the activities, administering and distributing economic resources, and providing material tools, among many other things, so that the projects may become a reality and translate into actions. Its duties are varied and indispensable. In a way, it could be compared to the nervous system of the human body. Without it, the projects just would not work. In Protica, the experiences of organizing the 1st National Anti-Corruption School, the National Anti-Corruption Network and the Lupita campaign proved the importance of logistics in carrying out these projects, while also helping to systematize and fine-tune its mechanisms of action. General Guidelines Logistics takes the form of a work plan or agenda which, generally speaking, covers the following steps:
1. Communication: The call to action for the performance of a project. Depending on the specific case, this may mean using everything from the telephone to a printed brochure or flyer. The department also keeps personnel up-to-date on tasks to be performed, the duty assigned to each one of them and the meetings scheduled. It is a never-ending, everyday task. 2. Budget and administration: This involves the management of the economic resources used to cover the costs required for the performance of a project. This task includes everything from requesting or obtaining those resources, through their administration, and ends with strict accountability. 3. Go-betweens: Logistics coordinates and mobilizes the different sections of Protica to bring a project to life. Communications are coordinated with secretaries, the budget with administration, etc. 4. Infrastructure: Logistics is responsible for establishing a fully-equipped, comfortable and safe physical space (office, auditorium, hotel, etc.) to house the participants of a given activity. 5. Work materials and tools: This is the critical task of supplying the work materials and tools that will be necessary to perform a project. It ranges from providing a single pen or notebook, to vests or furniture, or even a movie projector. 6. Transportation: Logistics is also responsible for providing transportation, for both human resources and materials. Anti-Corruption School The Administration and Logistics department of Protica cut its teeth on the organization and start-up of the 1st National Anti-Corruption School (see Chapter 2), a project that included a theory component (in-person classes) and a hands-on part (fieldwork over the course of 14 months). For the development of the theory classes, which consisted of a training seminar on the topic of corruption through seven days of inperson classes, a residency was organized that required the groups established in the regions to come to Lima. This part of the logistics, once a budget had been established, involved tasks of communication, coordination with the regional groups so
176
177
that they could participate in the activity on the date set, and the hiring of mobility (tickets) to get them to the capital. Meanwhile, it was necessary to rent out a locale that met two special conditions. First, it had to be used as lodging for the Schools participants. And second, it had to have areas where conferences, workshops and other activities could be carried out. The locale chosen was the Beln School in the District of San Isidro. Providing didactic materials to students and professors was another task assigned toLogistics, which worked closely with the administration section of Protica. Logistics also had to make sure that meals were available for the Schools participants (it was a five-day residency), as well as coordinating and guiding their leisure activities and transport around the city. The fieldwork, which each group carried out over the course of 14 months in their respective regions, involved other tasks for the Logistics department, which were performed in coordination with the monitors. National Anti-Corruption Network The National Anti-Corruption Network mobilizes human groups from the 26 political regions of the country. This work is directed and coordinated from the Protica offices in Lima through five monitors (social researchers). Coordinating the activities and supplying work materials to 26 human groups dedicated to the fight against corruption requires orchestra-level functioning to keep up on the needs of the regional core groups through direct communication or through the coordination work of the monitors. The regional core groups are provided not only with work materials, but also institutional information, legal counseling (when their members are denounced by the institutions being investigated), personalized technical assistance (through the monitors), etc. Logistics attends to each one of these requirements, channeling them to the appropriate area. Operation Lupita Carrying out this campaign meant creating a physical version of the character, a doll with an oversized head armed with a magnifying glass, designed to grab peoples attention. It was also necessary to mobilize human groups to public places, supply them with t-shirts, whistles, printed material, etc. Logistics also had to create and manage different electronic tools such as email addresses, websites and blogs, in order to receive the denunciations from the community and publish the details on the investigations into each one of them. All of these demands were covered. It took a lot of effort, but the Logistics department never gave up.
CORRUPTION: GLOBAL TRENDS AND THE SITUATION IN PERU Notes from a Master Class by Dr. Jos Ugaz at the National Anti-Corruption School
Dr. Jos Ugaz started off his intervention by declaring that the definition of corruption is not an easy one. The World Bank defines it as obtaining personal gain as a result of the abuse of a public duty. This definition is based on the scope of public functions, but corruption in the private sector is also quite prevalent. He stated that for the purposes of this meeting, he preferred to cite the definition of Alfonso Quiroz, a Peruvian historian who teaches at universities in the U.S., and is the author of a book entitled Circles of Corruption. In his definition of corruption, said authors considers the following elements: It involves the misuse of a position of bureaucratic or political power. We should add economic power to include corruption in the private sector. It involves the overlapping of cliques among public and private agents. There is a goal of illegal gain. A corrupt person pursues an unlawful benefit to which he/she does not have the right. The appropriation of public funds or the distortion of policies and institutions. Corruption thus consists, said Dr. Ugaz, of the use of bureaucratic or political power in order to obtain an unlawful benefit through the appropriation of public funds or the distortion of policies and institutions. Corruption has been around since colonial times, since the viceroys would buy their way into the position, and then had to recover their investment in the colony. This has been corroborated by Antonio de Ulloa, who came to Peru on a mission. In 1749, he wrote the Discourse and Political Reflections of the Kingdoms of Peru, wherein he warned that there is no way to counteract abuse and corruption. The corregidors kept two sets of accounting books, an old practice in accounting fraud. When the corregidors were subjected to their trial of residence at the end of their term in office, they would bribe the officials. There is not a single case on record in which a corregidor was punished after a trial of residence, according to Dr. Ugaz. He then went on to explain the formation and operation of a vast network of corruption during the government of Alberto Fujimori, and its arms in the communication media, the Judiciary, the Government Attorney Generals Office, the Congress, and the Executive Branch where the State was overtaken by corruption. This shows the levels that may be reached when corruption is tolerated, with the loss of the ability to feel outrage, surprise, or confront this problem. He recalled that it was during the transitional government of Valentn Paniagua when the conditions were established for the implementation of an anti-corruption system, creating a legal framework and fostering institutional strength for such purpose. Anticorruption laws were passed and intensive work was carried out with international cooperation. There is a tremendous challenge here. Peru ranks in the lower half of a table published by Transparency International, where a complete absence of corruption is 0 and we occupy the 59th position. We are very close to the levels of corruption existing in Africa. Finally, Dr. Ugaz highlighted the challenge of fighting against corruption today, when there are tools that require familiarity and application on the part of both authorities and citizens. It is this very approach that the National Anti-Corruption Network takes in its efforts to fight this social ill.
178
179
From the Project to the National Anti-Corruption Network - Marcela Huaita, executive coordinator
The executive coordination of a project such as the National Anti-Corruption Network has been an interesting experience, during which we have had to take on many challenges and quell tensions. I would like to talk about four specific instances that taught us specific lessons. The first challenge was to work simultaneously in all the regions of the country. There is no doubt that this was a qualitative leap. Although we had experience in working simultaneously in several regions, going nationwide posed other kinds of demands. To do this, the baseline was of the utmost importance, and we read it with great concentration as soon as we got our hands on it in order to know what and who we would be working with in the regions. After reading the baseline, the challenges seemed to mount. We were facing a complex panorama that needed to be attended to: a relative lack of knowledge on this issue in the regions, low motivation in some and the desire for quick results in others. Would our offer fit in this panorama? What adjustment should we make? How should be organize ourselves? Meetings for discussion, adjustments, changes and the need to make decisions. The baseline was used to make the call to action in the regions, and to develop the School in Lima. Once the groups returned to their regions, we faced a second challenge. We had previously established a monitoring system, supported by a team of young professionals whom we had organized by regional corridors. We had also developed different forms to facilitate the monitoring of the works. But once in the field, reality took over. Some corridors work, others dont. It wasnt the geography that proved problematic; it was the regional seasons, rains, strikes, protests against progress made by other groups, doubts about attending events over the internet or in person, activities that required our intervention. Our main allies: cell phones and laptops with an internet connection, which helped us stay in permanent contact with our team. However, the richness of the experience and the work in 26 bases made constant monitoring necessary. We realized that we needed to draft summary reports, since marathon meetings dont work, although sometimes theyre necessary to listen to one another and learn from each other how to solve problems of different magnitudes that we are faced with.
Proud of My Dad
Winner of the 1st National Contest for Scripts for Anti-Corruption Videos Protica and the National Anti-Corruption School, with the sponsorship of Open Society Institute (OSI), present the winner of the 1st National Contest for Scripts for Anti-Corruption Videos, Proud of My Dad, submitted by the team from Seor de Sipn University in Lambayeque. The contest was open to participants of the National Anti-Corruption School, and involved the submission of scripts for one-minute videos addressing a case of corruption anywhere in Peru. The objective was to demonstrate that there is no such thing as a little corruption, since any act of corruption may have serious consequences. The scripts also needed to incorporate attempts to raise awareness among the public, and thus raise the bar for what is considered tolerable when it comes to corruption. After receiving the submissions, the jury selected one of the scripts, which was then developed and produced with the winning group and an experienced team of filmmakers hired by Protica for that purpose. http://www.proetica.org.pe/video-orgulloso-de-mi-padre/
On the team, there are different abilities that need to be complemented. There are people who are particularly committed to the cause and are inspirational but also critical; there are people who are always optimistic and smiley, despite all those long road trips; there are people who suffer along with the members when they have problems; those who organize themselves differently; those who follow the logic of the forms without creating problems; and those who rebel. There are people who talk very rarely but speak volumes when they do. Ultimately, it is a team that is united, and like the regional teams, it makes every effort to ensure that the groups come out ahead. There is no doubt about the need for creativity and a playful spirit. Communicating the results of a nationwide project is complex and can be boring, but if we present it with the colors of a stoplight, it is easier to assimilate. My bosss suggestions are welcome, detail and precision are important, but it is also true that information summed up with concise visuals helps us to communicate better. The challenge of communication is not only internal; it is also necessary with regard to the regional groups. We tried out different formulas: the mailing list, the website, blogs, Facebook, and finally, Twitter. Then the focus on social networking seemed to take over our network. It is important to make way for new technologies, and how could one not want to learn? The Network began to take shape. The members of the Network started communicating and transmitting their information without constant prodding from us. This seems to indicate that we finally hit on the right approach. Finally, there is the challenge of sustainability. How do we continue on? How do we make sure the Network isnt just a project, but that it takes on a life of its own? That depends, without a doubt, on its members. Protica has planted the seeds of a Network, based on volunteer participation. We have achieved a nationwide presence, but we dont know how far these groups will be able to continue without the constant backing of the project. We believe this depends on whether local institutions can insert the fight against corruption into their agenda. We know that wherever there is a necessity, there is a social response. Wherever the fight against corruption is perceived as an urgent need, the Network will have an opportunity to develop, and it may occupy a space on the regional political agenda. We here at Protica will continue providing our assistance and support. The struggle continues, and we must put all our creativity into our responses.
180
Consejo Directivo de Protica Adrin Revilla Presidente Diego Garca Sayn, Percy Medina, Ricardo Uceda, Juan Manuel Varillas Consejo Consultivo de la Red Nacional Anticorrupcin Violeta Bermdez , Fernando Del Carpio, Mirko Lauer, Felipe Portocarrero, Laura Puertas, Mayen Ugarte, Jos Ugaz Consultores Eddie Cndor, CAJ Comisin Andina de Juristas, Adriana Len, IPYS Instituto Prensa y Sociedad, Magnolia Pineda, Transparencia
NATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION NETWORK Agricultura Ecolgica AMRESAM Association of Municipalities of the Region of San Martn APORTES Association for Promotion, Development and Solidarity APORVIDHA Association for Human Life and Dignity ASIDEH Huancavelica Initiative and Development Association Centro Esperanza Non-Profit Organization Crnika Association Hatun Cultural Association CAAAP Amazonian Center of Anthropology and Practical Application Calandria Calandria Media Professionals Association La Libertad Chamber of Commerce Region of Lima Chamber of Commerce CARE Caritas del Per CECYCAP Center for Christian Studies and Peoples Training CEDEP AYLLU Center for the Development of the People CEDEPAS Norte Ecumenical Center for Social Promotion and Action CEDER Center of Studies for Regional Development CEDISA High Jungle Research and Development Center Journalists Union IDEAS Center CEPROM Center for the Promotion of Women CIPCA Center for Research and Promotion of the Peasantry COBIMEP Ecuadorian-Peruvian Bi-National Commission CODEHICA: Ica Human Rights Commission Amazonia Collective Ucayali Administrators Association Business Administrators Association Journalists Association COMISEDH - Human Rights Commission COSDEJ Solidarity, Development and Justice Commission of Chiclayo DESCO Center for the Study and Promotion of Development Transparency and Good Governance Team Young Womens Federation of Puno Defense Front of the District of Tinquia Amaznica Social Promotion Institute Foundation Allpanchik Rayku Rural Research and Development Group Grupo SEPAR Rural Education, Promotion and Support Services Group IDMA Institute for Development and the Environment IEP-SP Institute for the Study of Puno and Southern Peru Amazonian Research Institute IPC Participa Participa Citizen Promotion Institute ISD Society and Development Institute LABOR LABOR Non-Profit Organization LESTONNAC Lestonnac Social Development Association MCLCP Coordinating Committee for the Fight against Poverty MIM- Improving the Municipal Institution NORPYME Piura NGO Crculo Solidario Generacin de Nuevos Lderes Youth Organization PADES Program for Sustainable Support and Development Paz y Esperanza PRISMA PRISMA Non-Profit Association Radio Cutival Radio Onda Azul Citizen Control and Surveillance Committee Network Indigenous Media Professionals Network of Peru Young Entrepreneurs Network Ethics and Governability Network IQ Network Interquorum Network REJOTA Tacna Private University SEPEC Ecumenical Pastoral and Communication Studies Service SER Cajamarca Rural Educational Services SERPER Journalistic and Publishing Services Socios Per SPDA Peruvian Society of Environmental Law Tarea Tarea Non-Profit Educational Publications Organization Seor de Sipn University Apostolic Vicariate of Iquitos
REGION Amazonas
Ancash
Apurmac
WORK TEAM Cecilia Blondet General Director Marcela Huaita Executive Coordinator Samuel Rotta Academic Coordinator Cecilia Lanzara Administrator Technical Assistance and Monitoring Carlos Arroyo Magali vila Catalina Durand Andoni Goyburu Leonardo Narvarte Paola Patio Logistics Mara Eugenia Esparza Daniela Gmez Media Professionals Alberto de Belande Sebastin Salazar Carla Pimentel Administrative Assistants Erika Moscol Andrea Gmez Cynthia Uribe Miguel Garca Valentn Ramos
Arequipa
Ayacucho
Cajamarca
PARTICIPANT Khatterin A. Torrejn Z. Carol Ruiz Pedro Culquimboz Carlos Trigoso Euler Mori Heber Yoplac Keylith Margarita Vsquez Daz Graciela Blanco Hauchecorne Khatterin Asunta Torrejn Zelada Elena Llontop Salcedo Percy Tuesta Vargas Elsa Daniela espinoza Delgado Segundo Pedro Culquimboz Rojas Nelly Villanueva Figueroa Oliver Figueroa Melndez Percy Angeles Nancy Tamara Ral Germn Albert Aranda Ricardo Castelo Alexander Ocrospoma Ricardo Antonio Castelo Espinoza Alex Jheferson Ocrospoma Ocrospoma Nelly Villanueva Cecill Oliver Figueroa Melendez Nancy Nelida Tamara Celmi Raul German Bautista Aldo Omar Soriano Salyrosas Albert Leonardo Aranda Rodriguez Hermgenes Rojas Lino Pineda Ayala Julio Csar Casas Surez Emmy Lisbeth Chipa Benites Hector Junior Bazan Juro Lino Pineda Ayala Hector Junior Bazan Juro Pedro Balln Julio Csar Rondn Vaitiare Prez Casa Lui Pineda Graciela Katia Eliete Montes Montesinos Pedro Balln Baca Hermgenes Rojas Sullca Yerssey Caballero palomino Milagros Luque Paola Chiuche Henry Alfredo Garca Sarca Yda Velsquez Walter Mario Andia Salinas Paola Vera Franco Calloapaza. Karla Castillo (II Escuela) de Alonso Carlos Chullunqua Quispe Yoshimi Vilca Pacheco Miryan Quiones Hermosa Fiorella Lizett Aquino Surco Luz Marina Huanca Sivana Guiliana Gisella Quechu Chirinos Jess Edgar Augusto Coa Begazo Paola Katherine Vera Cruz Pamela Solanch Smith Castro Andrena Huallpa Patricia Delia Pinto Arenas Daisy Milagros Luque Arapa Karla Melissa Castillo Huaman Paola Raquel Chiuche Gutirrez Paola Katherine Vera Cruz Luz Marina Huanca Sivana Giuliana Gisella Quechu Chirinos Jess Edgar Augusto Coa Begazo Pamela Solange Smith Castro Glery Taype Gandy Huamani Elizabeth Castillo Elizabeth Castillo Vilchez Mario Csar Zenitagoya Bustamante Gandy Huaman Quispe Ramiro Valdivia Vargas Jos Luis Aparcana Jorge Luis Alberto Carhuallanqui Giden Bellido Miranda Glery Karent Taipe Carrasco Elizabeth Castillo Vilchez Mario Csar Zenitagoya Bustamante Gandy Huamn Quispe Ramiro Valdivia Vargas Juan Ezequiel Arribasplata Sangay Carlos Tarma Cabrera Juan Carlos Limay Mara Elena Ortiz
Callao
Cusco
Huancavelica
Hunuco
Ica
Ana Cecilia Salazar Martha Carrasco Elmer Soriano Luis Quinde Walter Mantilla Simn Cerqun Jos Mendoza Juan Arrivasplata Sangay Ftima Lorena Bazn Aguilar Ghissela Elizabeth Aguilar Roncal Martha Carrasco Mara Elena Ortiz Angeles Andrs Abelino Caballero Huaccha Herico Gabriel More Muoz Alex Ivan Aquilo Chilon Jos Antonio Magallanes Carrillo Maria Nelida Leureyros Oliden Joselyn Milagros Rivera Martell Miguel Angel Romero Cceres Jovian Ordinola Vinces Miguel Angel Romero Cceres Jocelyn Rivera Martel Jos Antonio Magallanes Carrillo Maria Nelida Leureyros Oliden Anthony James Ramos Vargas Maicol Nicolas Carranza Tarazona Adolfo Echarri Celso Quispe Ricardo Gonzales Villasante Elena Georginia Canseco Ulfer Doris Corrales Vizcarra Johel Darcy Velarde Roca Yasmany Concepcin Moscoso Olivera Katherine Lisette Valderrama Caviedes Lus Nicanor Zniga lvarez Cesar Jos Cabrera Alvarez Marina Cuela Ochoa Flix Pfuyo Ccorhua Adolfo Asuncin Echarri Pareja Roxana Vizcardo Villalba Ana Cecilia Quiones Manga Lorenzo Quispe Quispe Ricardo Gonzlez Villasante Iscra Mercedes Chavez Marina Cuela Ochoa Adolfo Echarri Elena Georginia Canseco Ulfer Doris Corrales Vizcarra Roy Gregorio Valencia Crdova Johel Darsy Velarde Roca Judith Amaranto Huiza Soto Humberto Lizana Juan Elisban Paytan Gissela Ottone Humberto Lizana Carhuapoma Julio Meza Ccanto Pilar Taype Gmez David Heber Lloclla Maldonado Tania Torres Torres Dennis Giraldez Soria Judith Huiza glicerio albujar kelli huaranca David Lloclla Maldonado Tania Torres Torres Dennise Giraldez Soria Lizbeth Paulina Espinoza Trucios Yoel Yobenito Ventura Rivera Alberto Novoa Amanda Valdez Claudia Baldramina Garcia Dextre Judith Rosario Gonzales Ticona Jimy Gonzales Ticona Nina Lopez Antonio Fiorella Garay Yoel Yobenito Ventura Rivera Jeremas Ageo Godoy Borja Maru Jocely Malpartida Morales Amanda Eliana Valdez Salinas Claudia Baldramina Garcia Dextre Judith Rosario Gonzales Ticona Jimy Gonzales Ticona Nina Lopez Antonio Mara Elena Gamero Oscar Salas Hernn Cantoral Karen Bendez Nataly Ochoa Oscar Salas Martin Dick Robin Flores Parvina
Junin
La Libertad
Lambayeque
Loreto
Madre de Dios
Herrnn Cantoral Marleny Garcia Medina Karen Bendez Castillo Hugo Alfaro Oscar Salas Karen Bendez Nathaly Ochoa Maria Elena Gamero Hernn Jess Cantoral Peralta Teodosio Torres Quispe Martin Dick Robin Flores Parvina Marleny Garca Medina Juana Iris Gutierrez Vega Jorge Silva Guzman Ana Espejo Lopez Gonzalo Ronald Betalleluz Urruchi Anabel Mirella Tinoco Salazar Cinthia Dora Ayaipoma Condori Wilber Huacasi Cesar Muoz Or Silvana Moscoso Jessica Rojas Dominguez Lucila Malpartida Alvarez Sal Gutierrez Gonzalo Ronald Betalleluz Urruchi Silvana Moscoso Ana Margot Espejo Lpez Gonzalo Ronald Betalleluz Urruchi Anabel Mirella Tinoco Salazar Cinthia Dora Ayaipoma Condori Yadira Tarazona Csar Muoz Yadira Tarazona Santos Porras Ordoez Wilber Huacasi Huamn Marco Lujn Edgardo Perez Silva Daysi Flores Jos Mendoza Sheyla Villena Luis Alberto Espejo Andy William Flores Csar Lingn Carlos Flores Mera Marco Lujan Jose Mendoza Hernndez Pedro Edgardo Perez Silva Roxana Melissa Donet Paredes Deysi Carina Flores Vigo Carlos Contreras Yomona Antonio Bazan Karl Torres Ramiro Centurin La Torre Luis Alarcn Milagros Mendez Ecudero-WHU Luis Alarcn Ximena Melndez Vctor Larceri Karl Torres Lorella Otiniano Hctor Parodi Lorella Otiniano Manuel Antonio Bazn Carlos Contreras Paola Rentera Luis Rolando Alarcon Llotop Victor Larcerli Daz Surez Ximena Melndez Chvez Karl Torres Mirez Jos Manuyama Ahuite Carmen Rosa Arvalo Melida Bertila Wong Ruiz Darwin Paniagua Yumbato Luz Marina Herrera Salvador Ernesto Lavado Rengifo Rita Muoz Ramirez Carmen Martinez Elix Sergio Vidales Carmen Rosa Martinez Oraldo Retegui Carmen Rosa Arvalo Oraldo Reategui Segura Sixto Luna Pinchi Darwin Paniagua Yumbato Roger Almeida Perez Salvador Ernesto Lavado Rengifo Ramn Rivero Anggela Ivette Michi Quijano Sergio Arturo Enriquez Chura Nadia Mamani Chavz Eddy Pea
Moquegua
Pasco
Piura
Puno
San Martn
Jos Luis Miche Seminario Edmundo Florez Eddy Pea Cruz Javier Palomino Saturnino Pacheco Yeni Marita Bustamante Rituay Isaac Yabar Irarica Americana Anggela Ivette Michi Quijano Sergio Arturo Enriquez Chura Eddy Pea Cruz Juan Ziga Consuelo Cama Karen Ivonn Agreda Montalico Ethel Evelin Bernedo Maquera Gresia Fernandez Esteba Grecia Dayana Fuentes Florez Carmen Centeno Benegas Jenniffer Prez Bernal Luis Alonso Ortiz Peralta Luis Carlos aupas Aza Flor de Mara Flores Niebles Lizbeth Patricia Maquera Conde Lidsay Coln Walther Enrique Vilca Vilca Juan Ziga Rodrguez Hugo Larico Consuelo Edith Cama Mamani Reyner Jonathan Jimnez Bernaola Luis Alonso Ortiz Peralta Luis Carlos aupas Aza Flor de Mara Flores Niebles Lizbeth Patricia Maquera Conde Martin Solis Emerson Len William Cecilio Cabrera Ruben Rojas Chiara Jimmy Wilder Carhuaricra Quintana Glober Hermot Torres Marchan Gilbert Silvio Martinez Castro Diana Carolina Quispe Huaman German Bravo Kevin Olazo Martn Sols Csar Lpez Jurado Emerson Len Rojas Jimmy Wilder Carhuaricra Quintana Glober Hermot Torres Marchan Gilbert Silvio Martinez Castro Diana Carolina Quispe Huamn Alina Antn Chvez Mariela Barrientos Benites Oscar Infante Reque Javier Gonzales Morn Alex Albuquerque Alina Anton Mariela Barrientos Carlos Sandoval Cindy Chanduvi Ana Jaramillo Elva Chvez Jears Gallardo Natalia Guerrero Santos Oriana Nima Zeta Juan Manuel Reyes Judith Merino Villagaray Alina del Pilar Anton Chavez Mariela del Pilar Barrientos Benites Carlos Alberto Sandoval Torres Cindy Elizabeth Chanduvi Palacios Alfredo Calsn Ramos Paul Chata Elmer Alberto Mayta Flores Edilberto Zapana Zapana Yovanni Manrique Ruelas Candy Apaza Condori Krishna Julio Espinoza Perez Paul Chata Alicia Ramos Ana Mara Benique Gamarra Zezy Yadeyda Sardon Ari Gustavo Alfredo Fernndez Asqui Paola Emily Vargas Palomino Ediberto Zapana Zapana Yovanni Manrique Ruelas Candy Apaza Condori Krishna Julio Espinoza Perez Luzmila Rojas Juana Rosa Moreno Peggy Tuanama Cardenas Csar Paz Csar Crdenas Javier
Juana Moreno Arana Tatiana Cieza Ramirez Nora Nieto Penadillo Betty Laurel Genaro Sanchez Ramos Semiramis Chvez Fernndez Gissela Crdenas Macedo Jhimy Darwin Snchez Aguilar Nora Nieto Adolfo Fasanando Genaro Sanchez Ramos Semiramus Chvez Fernndez Gissela Crdenas Maceedo Jhon James Prez Valles Tacna Freddy Salinas Paolo Quenta Diana Melndez Joel Guillen Ildefonso Ramos Vargas Carlos Eduardo Helfer Bejarano Pricela Huanca Mamani Andrea de la Flor Conde Del Castillo Vctor Luis Zubiaurr Dvila Jose Luis Feliciano Chipana Freddy Salinas Medina Carlos Eduardo Helfer Bejarano Freddy Omar Salinas Medina Paolo Mario Quenta Loza Noem Corina Yatto Becerra Elizabeth Antonieta Alarcn Choque Daniel Quiroz Castro Marivel Carolina Flores Cabrera Jose Luis Feliciano Chipana Tumbes Evaristo Oyola Loayza Simn Quintana Jurez Lilia Snchez Silveria Ruiz del Rosario Carlos Quiroz Enrique Vizcarra Julio Chaparro Jenner Sernaque Walter Prez Ricardoo Supo Lilia Snchez Evaristo Loyola Walter Guerrero Simn Quintana Carlos Quiroz Serrano Enrique Vizcarra Tinedo Julio Chaparro Hidalgo Cindy Bances Silva Ucayali Santiago Prez Meza Karen Anglica Bardales Macedo David Chuquizuta Gonzles Walter Perz Meza Alexander Fasanando Riveiro Paolo Mori Gonzles Santiago Prez Meza Karen Bardales Macedo Diana Mori Gonzales Angel Francisco Guisado Velsquez Santiago Prez Mesa Jonel Manzano Meja David Chuquizuta Gonzales Walter Perez Meza Alexander Fasanando Riveiro Paolo Mori Gonzales Lima Metropolitana Fanny Sanche Porras Oscar Camacho Guerrero Mara del Rosario Russi Riquelme Jesus Guillermo Arriaga Herrera Sarita Snchez Aranda Katee Salcedo Torres (periodista) Lima Provincias Dandy Martin Chiroque Palacios Tessi Casquero De la Cruz Yuliana Alberca Rolando Yaurie Danny Marcos Julio Nizama Canepa Felix Martin Prez Huertas Cristhian Enrique Gonzles Chvez Georgina Carlos Panana Fernando Roberto Bazalar La Rosa Claudia Anali Pinazzo Vallejos Rolando Yauri Enriquez Evelyn Rocio Esquibel Nolasco Felix Prez Huertas
Se termin de imprimir en los talleres grficos de Tarea Asociacin Grfica Educativa Pasaje Mara Auxiliadora 156 - Brea Correo e.: tareagrafica@tareagrafica.com Pgina web: www. tareagrafica.com Telf. 332-3229 Fax: 424-1582 Noviembre 2011 Lima - Per