Doha, Qatar: The Administrative Control and Transparency Authority (ACTA) organized Wednesday an awareness workshop on the “Code of Conduct and Integrity for Public Employees,” for employees of the Qatar News Agency (QNA) to introduce them to the code of conduct and integrity for public employees and the role expected of them.
The workshop, which was held at QNA headquarters, aimed to introduce public employees to the code of conduct and integrity, disseminate the code within ministries and institutions, raise awareness among employees about the code’s provisions, ensure their understanding of it, and inform them about the legal consequences if an employee violates the code.
The code of conduct and integrity applies to civilian employees working in ministries, government agencies, authorities, and public institutions.
The code aims to enhance ethical values, integrity, and transparency in the public service. It is based on fundamental principles and rules of professional ethics, including honesty, trustworthiness, and commitment to objectivity and neutrality in decision-making, providing public services without discrimination, promoting good work ethics, and ensuring justice and equality by providing equal opportunities for employees.
The code includes several key principles, such as respecting the Constitution, laws, and regulations related to public service. The public interest is the primary motivator for an employee in their professional conduct, performing their duties, utilizing state properties and finances optimally, preserving them, preventing waste and misuse, investing the energies of youth, and making sufficient efforts to achieve the required performance.
This training workshop is part of ACTA’s development plan to enhance the capabilities of public officials, increase their competence, and provide them with knowledge that elevates their academic and practical skills in the fields of integrity, transparency, and corruption prevention in line with Qatar’s National Vision 2030, which focuses on human development.
