ACC Initiates Special Research Drive to Uncover Corruption Motivations

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has announced its decision to embark on a special research initiative aimed at identifying the underlying motivations behind corruption-related crimes and devising strategies to curb such illicit activities. 

According to the Commission, significant strides have already been made in this endeavour.

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The primary objective of this research, as outlined by the ACC, is to delve into the modus operandi of corruption in the Maldives and to formulate evidence-based measures to prevent such transgressions.

Key areas of focus within this comprehensive study include understanding the rationale behind individuals engaging in corrupt practices, the methods employed to perpetrate corruption, the positions held by those involved within the government, the role of power and influence, the incentivisation of other employees to partake, the lifestyle maintenance of perpetrators, and the underlying motivations behind their criminal behaviour.

Emphasising the novelty of such an extensive research endeavour in the Maldives, the ACC anticipates that the findings will shed light on disciplinary considerations concerning criminal offenders and their societal impact. Furthermore, the Commission underscores the importance of understanding offenders’ moral reasoning, patterns of recidivism, financial circumstances, and other pertinent aspects related to corruption.

Moreover, the ACC anticipates that the outcomes of this research will serve as a cornerstone for the development of a robust framework to combat corruption in the Maldives. This initiative builds upon prior research conducted by the Commission aimed at gauging public awareness regarding corruption.

The findings are expected to inform strategies to promote integrity, particularly within educational institutions, and to bolster measures aimed at preventing corruption in employment practices. Additionally, the research will guide the formulation of legislation, regulations, and policies necessary to enforce these preventative measures.

Furthermore, the research will facilitate the identification of instances of negligence pertaining to corruption-related crimes and inform the design of intervention programmes aimed at addressing such oversights.