There is no point in glossing over an obvious fact. Bribery and corruption are twin evils and this deadly combination can be devastating to the society if it is not uprooted. Now, we don’t have to mention names here but bribery and corruption have left a number of countries in economic ruin. Even in the private sector, bribery is a huge problem in certain countries and in certain industries. This is why anti bribery training is a welcome development for every society. Now, it does not matter if this training is initiated by private organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) or even government agencies. The important thing is that the right results are achieved at the end of the day. Below are some of the benefits of anti bribery training.
Complete Re-Orientation
First off, when people receive training on the terrible effects of bribery, this leads to a change in orientation. The trainees get to see the evil effects of bribery and they learn to shun all forms of bribery. This means that the trainees (by virtue of their training) will become serious advocates of anti-bribery. They will enlighten others and spread the word. This will lead to a more honest and competent society.
Enhances Integrity
One terrible thing about bribery is that it promotes a culture of incompetence. When people get used to taking and receiving bribes, they tend to cut corners and settle for very low standards. This is a terrible thing and the evidence is very visible in corrupt societies. Training key people in anti-bribery will lead to high ethical standards and integrity in both the private and public sector.
Promotes Social Justice
In corrupt societies, truth and justice become casualties of bribery. This is evident in the educational sector because certain unqualified candidates get university admission by offering bribes. Meanwhile eminently qualified candidates who did not offer bribes are denied positions they richly deserve. This leads to organized injustice with all its attendant consequences.
Encourages Diligence and Competence
Training people in anti bribery encourages diligence and promotes competence. This is because when people know they cannot get ahead in life by offering or taking bribes, they tend to work harder and this makes them competent professionals.
Finally, training people to shun corruption leads to a happier society. A society that is free from bribery is orderly, organized and efficient. This is what people need and this is why bribery and corruption must be rooted out in every society.