Fraud and Administrative Corruption

The Royal Government of Bhutan has been pursuing a very prudent, well thought out and balanced sociology- economic development policy. Under the dynamic leadership of His Majesty the King, the country has achieved unprecedented economic growth in just over the last two decades. Blending sociology economic growth with the real happiness of the people, His Majesty the King declared a vision and theme of Gross National Happiness, which not only provided a unique measurement yardstick but also gained wide recognition and acceptance. While developmental initiative brings about improvement in the living conditions of the people, Government has been very wary of many evils which are synonymous to the developmental activities. Fraud and corruption go hand in hand with the development process. Perhaps, it is only a question of degree and methodologies adopted in perpetrating corruption and fraud in different countries which may be in variance. His Majesty the King has always been very concerned on this issue and its likely effect in our small social set up. His Majesty has always aspired for a small, effective and clean government. Number of Royal kashas had been issued to step up due vigil over the public spending hoping for a clean and corruption free administrative set up. To mark the Silver Jubilee Celebration of His majesty's enthronement, there is perhaps no other better alternatives than to express our solidarity on His Majesty's dynamism and reaffirm our commitment in establishing a corruption free society. The Royal Institute of Management has organized this seminar on Corruption and fraud and a much wider representation has been expected to deliberate on this issue. The Royal Audit Authority and the Division of Revenue and Customs have been advised to present a paper on the Extent and Magnitude of Corruption while papers on other themes will be covered by other agencies.

Fraud, Corruption, Royal Audit Authority, Governments