INTRODUCTION
• Definition ofEthical
Competence
• Why Ethics is Important in
Public Service
• Overview of Key Discussion
Points
3.
IMPORTANCE OF
ETHICS INPUBLIC
SERVICE
BUILDS PUBLIC TRUST
Citizens expect public officials to act with integrity and fairness.
ENSURES FAIRNESS AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Ensuring that policies and decisions are made
impartially and transparently.
PREVENTS CORRUPTION AND ABUSE OF POWER
Corruption weakens institutions, wastes public
funds, and erodes democracy.
COMMON ETHICAL
CHALLENGES IN
PUBLICSERVICE
BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION
Accepting money or gifts in exchange for favors
NEPOTISM AND FAVORITISM
Hiring or promoting family members or close
associates rather than based on merit
LACK OF TRANSPARENCY IN DECISION-
MAKING
Withholding information or making secret deals
MISUSE OF PUBLIC RESOURCES
Using government funds or property for personal
benefit.
6.
HOW TO DEVELOP
ETHICALCOMPETENCE
REGULAR ETHICS
TRAINING AND
EDUCATION
STRONG CODE
OF CONDUCT
AND ETHICS
GUIDELINES
ETHICS
COMMITTEES
AND
ACCOUNTABILIT
Y MECHANISMS
• Public officials
should undergo
continuous
ethics training to
reinforce ethical
standards.
• A written code of
ethics should
outline expected
behavior and
responsibilities.
• Establishing
internal review
boards to
investigate
ethical violations.
ENCOURAGING A
CULTURE OF
HONESTY AND
INTEGRITY
• Ethical
leadership sets
the tone for
organizational
integrity.
7.
1. Problem IdentificationSkills
2. Problem-Solving Skills
3. Advocacy Skills
4. Self-Awareness
5. Subject-Matter Knowledge
6. Attitude and Commitment
SKILLS REQUIRED FOR ETHICAL
COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT
9.
CONCLUSION AND
TAKEAWAYS
1.Ethical Competenceis
Essential for Good
Governance
2.Every Public Official Has a
Duty to Uphold Ethical
Standards
3.Continuous Learning and
Strong Leadership Promote
Ethical Behavior
