About us
About us
BIA is a government department. It is the only government organization specifically dedicated to integrity within the public sector.
Mision
Contributing to the promotion and safeguarding of integrity within government organizations, public employees, and public officials.
Vision
A broad and positive interpretation of the concept of integrity, guided by the values and standards of good public service and responsible public leadership.
International concern about the serious consequences of corruption, its links to other forms of crime, and the threat it poses to the stability and security of society led to the adoption of the UN Convention Against Corruption on October 31, 2003.
The Government of Aruba has since implemented a broad range of measures to combat (administrative) corruption. As part of this effort, the Bureau Integrity Aruba (BIA) was established. BIA’s primary goal is to promote and safeguard integrity within public sector organizations.
To achieve this, BIA is responsible for developing the framework for integrity policies across government organizations, providing training, raising awareness, ensuring access to Integrity Confidential Advisors and internal investigators, and serving as a central reporting point.
BIA aims to fulfill its mission through the following core tasks:
- Advising on Integrity Policy: Providing advice on integrity policies and translating them into practical implementation strategies
- Policy Development and Reporting: Drafting policies and reports related to prevention and integrity enforcement.
- Training and Capacity Building: Delivering training programs to managers and employees to enhance awareness of integrity and work-related integrity risks.
- Integrity Reporting Center: Acting as the central reporting point for integrity violations within the public sector.
