Countries
The number of countries embracing the Week of Integrity is growing. The actual Week of Integrity may differ per country, but all countries are committed to the same goal: fostering the debate on integrity and promoting integrity in all levels of society. Through regular network meetings, knowledge is shared between the participating countries.
‘Doing business today is not just about optimizing inventory, increasing production, reducing costs, increasing margins and maintaining profitability. What matters most is building and persevering a sustainable business that truly contributes towards the development of those who work there, as well as their communities and regions.’
‘Clearly, there is a strong degree of personal responsibility on individuals to continue to respect the same norms concerning ethics and integrity after they have left office.’
‘In my view, speaking truth to power can start early in the morning when I look mirror, and ask myself a frank question: ‘Why am I doing this?’- and ‘Can I explain the answer to this question to the people who are nearest to me?’
‘A culture of integrity recognizes the company’s social role and places the individual at the center of corporate decisions and actions.’
‘Corruption always hits hardest the poorest and most vulnerable. It is created by people and can be stopped by people. Only very firm and united action can work against corruption.’
‘The Week of Integrity is a bridge that strengthens stakeholder dialogue and stimulates collective actions.’
‘Ethical leadership means setting high standards of conduct that communicate to everyone in the organization, or who works with the organization, what is expected of them.’
‘If the only purpose of a company is to increase profits for its shareholders, it seems reasonable that on a certain level, stakeholders will question the intention and ask a broader purpose in order to trust the organization whether as employees, clients. providers, investors or community members.’
‘We are pointing our efforts on the Week of Integrity in Guatemala, as it can trigger the interest of all sectors in implementing a preventive mechanism for anti-corruption and promoting integrity on a public and private level, by promoting discussion and setting common goals.’
