1. Vision and mission
Applying the Capacity Assessment Methodology to anti-corruption agencies
The Organizational level
An institutional identity is necessary for motivating staff and creating a sense of purpose and to develop a vision and a mission, codified through succinct statements. The vision and mission statements should be publicly available (on the website of the anti-corruption agency), well known by staff and internalized as part of the organizational culture.
The initial version of the vision and mission statements should be developed through a participatory process involving all staff, in order to ensure ownership, possibly with external facilitation. The vision and mission statements should be revisited and refreshed periodically (annually or every 2-3 years) to ensure their continued relevance and to strengthen organizational identity after staff turnover. If properly done, this process ensures better consistency, alignment and staff adherence to the mandate of the ACA, while also facilitating strategic planning within the organization.