Somalia reviews anti-graft law
                 Source: Xinhua | 2017-05-22 02:03:11 | Editor: huaxia

A policeman guards at the site where members of the federal parliament casting their votes in Mogadishu, Somalia, on Feb. 8, 2017.(Xinhua/Pan Siwei)

MOGADISHU, May 21 (Xinhua) -- The Somali government said Sunday it has reviewed the anti-corruption law with experts which will soon be presented to parliament for a review and approval.

A statement from the ministry of information, culture and tourism said the government is committed to combating corruption at every level.

"So far within a short period of time, the new government has made efforts to show its commitment and determination to eradicating corruption," it said.

The ministry listed several achievements which the government has made including increasing revenue generation since Feb. 8 due to strict reforms on public financial management that gives the government more income to provide service delivery.

The ministry said the new management at Aden Adde International airport in Mogadishu has this week collected more than 130,000 U.S. dollars of khat taxation when compared to the past days and weeks, that 34,000 dollars has been saved which was used to be diverted into the wrong pockets, without tax increases, and no extra khat arriving.

"As a result of this, the government saved between 600,000 dollars to 900,000 dollars per month, which will hugely help the government to provide services to its citizens," it said.

The ministry said it conducted operations to eradicate bandits who laid illegal roadblocks on the roads is launched in the Middle Shabelle region on May 18.

"Over 1 million dollars is saved every month as a result of very strict procedures at the ministry of finance in order to ensure that all money is spent according to financial regulation," the ministry said.

The Somali government said its committed to making further necessary reforms in the public financial management system.

"The government is fully aware of previous culture of impunity when it comes to corruption allegations, therefore, Somali leaders are now convinced that all necessary measures to safeguard public resources are implemented including legal proceedings to individuals that are subject to mismanagement of public resources at every level in the government institutions," it said.

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Somalia reviews anti-graft law

Source: Xinhua 2017-05-22 02:03:11

A policeman guards at the site where members of the federal parliament casting their votes in Mogadishu, Somalia, on Feb. 8, 2017.(Xinhua/Pan Siwei)

MOGADISHU, May 21 (Xinhua) -- The Somali government said Sunday it has reviewed the anti-corruption law with experts which will soon be presented to parliament for a review and approval.

A statement from the ministry of information, culture and tourism said the government is committed to combating corruption at every level.

"So far within a short period of time, the new government has made efforts to show its commitment and determination to eradicating corruption," it said.

The ministry listed several achievements which the government has made including increasing revenue generation since Feb. 8 due to strict reforms on public financial management that gives the government more income to provide service delivery.

The ministry said the new management at Aden Adde International airport in Mogadishu has this week collected more than 130,000 U.S. dollars of khat taxation when compared to the past days and weeks, that 34,000 dollars has been saved which was used to be diverted into the wrong pockets, without tax increases, and no extra khat arriving.

"As a result of this, the government saved between 600,000 dollars to 900,000 dollars per month, which will hugely help the government to provide services to its citizens," it said.

The ministry said it conducted operations to eradicate bandits who laid illegal roadblocks on the roads is launched in the Middle Shabelle region on May 18.

"Over 1 million dollars is saved every month as a result of very strict procedures at the ministry of finance in order to ensure that all money is spent according to financial regulation," the ministry said.

The Somali government said its committed to making further necessary reforms in the public financial management system.

"The government is fully aware of previous culture of impunity when it comes to corruption allegations, therefore, Somali leaders are now convinced that all necessary measures to safeguard public resources are implemented including legal proceedings to individuals that are subject to mismanagement of public resources at every level in the government institutions," it said.

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