The implementation of BIMS

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The implementation of BIMS
Setting an example Ethics and Integrity
Renko G. Campen
September 8, 2008
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The implementation of BIMS

• The System

• Business Principles
• Management Commitment
• Letter of Representation
• Dialogue
• Reference Book
• Business Integrity Management Committee
• Compliance
• Whistleblower Scheme
• Client and Partner Clauses

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The implementation of BIMS

• The outside world

• Violation of Integrity Principles World wide
  phenomenon
• Many players Givers Takers Facilitators
• Balance of power between parties involved
• Integrity issues are gaining momentum

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The implementation of BIMS

• Resources

• Own experience
• Publicity
• Transparency International
• Doing Business World Bank Publication
• Experience of others
• Exchange of information

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The implementation of BIMS

• Experiences I

• Balance of Power is not in your favor
• Impact on the operations is significant
• External dialogue is almost impossible
• Acceptance of Client/partner clauses relatively
  easy in private sector, difficult in public
  sector
• Black listing of clients and partners is
  necessary

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The implementation of BIMS

• Experiences II

• Discussion and dialogue with the staff is
  essential
• Bridging cultural differences requires skills
• Transparency is the key to a successful BIMS
• BIMS asset value is still questionable

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The implementation of BIMS

• Lessons Learned

• Dos
• Be determined and clear Zero tolerance
• Do support your staff
• Do discuss and initiate dialogue
• Do report
• Do share other initiatives FIDIC/UN Global
  Compact World Economic Forum
• Do learn from experiences/publications
• Donts
• Dont be naïve
• Dont expect any support from other parties

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The implementation of BIMS

• Present Status

• BIMS in place and fully operational
• Internal Quarterly Compliance reporting -
  detailed information - actions (lessons
  learned) - sanctions
• External Annual Corporate Social Responsibility
  Report - headlines - number of BIMS issues
• 100 in control? NO ! (Never?)

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The implementation of BIMS

• Questions

• Is the implementation of BIMS really appreciated
  by clients and the international financing
  agencies?
• How can we promote transparency and dialogue
  about BIMS issues between the parties involved?