South Africa

Infrastructure Built Anti-Corruption Forum

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI); Special Investigating Unit (SIU)

Infrastructure Built Anti-Corruption Forum

Mission

Mitigate the threat of corruption in the implementation of the Infrastructure Investment Plan approved by Cabinet in May 2020

Goals

The objectives of the Forum is to foster collaboration amongst the key role players such as law enforcement agencies, construction sector regulators, civil society, government departments and private sector to monitor infrastructure projects more effectively and put systems in place to detect and prevent corruption.

Stakeholders

Apart from the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) and the SIU, the IBACF consists of representatives from the following organisations: The National Prosecuting Authority, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, The Financial Intelligence Centre, Corruption Watch, The Council for the Built Environment, Master Builders South Africa, South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP), Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA), South African Black Technical & Allied Careers Organisation (multi-disciplinary) (SABTACO), South African Bureau of Standards, Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) and the Human Sciences Research Council, Auditor General South Africa, Global Infrastructure Anti-Corruption Centre, Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry and the National Agency for Youth Empowerment in Construction.

Activities

The forum has oversight of investigations and sees various agencies working together to investigate any reported and alleged corruption in order to enhance accountability in the implementation of the Infrastructure Investment Plan’s projects.

A multi-stakeholder Steering Committee receives and assess allegations relating to the infrastructure built environment, referral of allegations for investigations by relevant members of the IBACF, and implementation of prevention, advisory and awareness initiatives in the infrastructure and /or construction sector.

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Status

  • active
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Countries Operations

Countries Host

Scope

  • national
    Initiative that operates in and focuses mainly on one country, whether on a national or sub-national level.

Industry

Stakeholders

  • Private sector
    Privately owned commercial (for-profit) entities of all sizes, including SMEs
  • Public sector
    National and sub-national, local government entities, agencies from all branches (policy-making, executive, adjudication)
  • Civil society
    non-governmental organisations (national or international), foundations funded by private entities, faith-based organisations, Professional associations, Industry associations, Chambers of Commerce, Local Global Compact Networks

Type

  • Engagement-focused initiative
    Joint declarations of intent, Joint capacity and learning initiatives, Industry-specific working groups, Joint events/awareness raising, Joint activities and integrity tools

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