A key challenge for government is to adapt the mission of the public service to current needs. A relevant mission ensures that public service aims, core values and standards meet changing public expectations. To put the values into effect, Members need to legislate for some standards of behaviour, particularly in relation to using official information and public resources, receiving gifts or benefits and working outside the public service. Governments need to ensure that individual private interests do not distort public decisions. They also need to take advantage of new technology to inform citizens on standards expected of officials serving the public.
Countries increasingly recognise the essentials of a comprehensive ethics strategy.
This forthcoming report constitutes a unique comparative source of ethics management measures, illustrated in the individual country chapters. In other words, this report is dedicated to building public trust.