Operationalization of Ghana’s civil service code of conduct

Franklin Akosa, Emmanuel Yeboah-Assiamah, Bossman E. Asare, Kwame Asamoah, Akua Pokua Essah-Koli, Paiman Ahmad

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Abstract

This paper examines the internal and external challenges to the implementation of the code of conduct in the Ghana’s civil service using the Controller and Accountant Generals’ Department (CAGD) as a case study. The main internal challenges to the implementation of the civil service code of conduct at CAGD were found to be: the categories of staff affected by the code of conduct; ‘immunity’ from sanctions, nepotism; and limited checks on enforcement mechanisms. The key external challenges to the implementation of the civil service code of conduct at the CAGD are discussed in the paper and the authors make five important policy suggestions to enhance effectiveness of the implementation process. The suggestions will have value in countries with developing administrative systems.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)475-482
Number of pages8
JournalPublic Money and Management
Volume40
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 17 Aug 2020
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Code of conduct
  • effectiveness
  • ethics challenges
  • implementation
  • public sector

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