Management of integrity risks
A whole-of-government approach is essential to effectively manage integrity risks and promote transparency throughout the infrastructure life cycle.
Note: The OECD average values do not include data for Belgium (Flanders), Canada and the Slovak Republic. Belgium (Flanders) and the Slovak Republic do not have complete data for this indicator. For Canada, only the sub-pillars applicable at the federal level are shown.
Why is this important?
Infrastructure management has a high risk of integrity failures due to the large sums involved, the complexity of the transactions, – especially those requiring complex financial schemes such as public-private partnerships or concessions and procurement methods – and the multiplicity of stakeholders. Integrity risks can arise at every stage of the infrastructure life cycle and result in inappropriate use of resources or improper behaviour. Precisely targeting such risks may require tailored policies and tools, consistently implemented and aligned to a whole-of-government approach to integrity.
