Non-Violent Measures More Effective In Combating Corruption - NGO
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Non-violent action is the most
effective in combating corruption although it might take a longer time,
said Vijay Anand, president of 5th Pillar, a non-governmental
organisation (NGO) against corruption in India.
He said any measure to prevent corruption by means of violence such as street protests would only bring harm to any country.
"Whatever weapons we use, they (enemy) will use the same weapons. If you throw stones, you will get stones back, if you throw flowers, you will receive the same."
Anand said this to reporters after presenting a paper titled, 'What is People Power and How Does it Impact Corruption and Impunity?' in conjunction with the 16th International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC), here, today.
Sharing the 5th Pillar experience during the presentation, Anand said it had introduced the 'Zero Rupee' note, a 'handy weapon' to fight corruption in India, especially among the authorities.
The 'special' notes were printed with a message, "If Anyone Demands BRIBE, Give This NOTE and REPORT THE CASE."
"Citizens need to be educated on the law, and procedures. By giving this note to any officer that wants a bribe, you don't even have to say a word," he said.
Anand also said that some NGOs from countries such as Nepal and Macedonia, had voiced their interest in adopting a similar approach.
-- BERNAMA
He said any measure to prevent corruption by means of violence such as street protests would only bring harm to any country.
"Whatever weapons we use, they (enemy) will use the same weapons. If you throw stones, you will get stones back, if you throw flowers, you will receive the same."
Anand said this to reporters after presenting a paper titled, 'What is People Power and How Does it Impact Corruption and Impunity?' in conjunction with the 16th International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC), here, today.
Sharing the 5th Pillar experience during the presentation, Anand said it had introduced the 'Zero Rupee' note, a 'handy weapon' to fight corruption in India, especially among the authorities.
The 'special' notes were printed with a message, "If Anyone Demands BRIBE, Give This NOTE and REPORT THE CASE."
"Citizens need to be educated on the law, and procedures. By giving this note to any officer that wants a bribe, you don't even have to say a word," he said.
Anand also said that some NGOs from countries such as Nepal and Macedonia, had voiced their interest in adopting a similar approach.
-- BERNAMA
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