Dear Editor,
Corruption is a multi-dimensional scourge on society. These extraordinary cultural scourges result from learnt activities inculcated through ‘education’ in life experiences. We label it corruption.
Corruption is very complex and extremely dynamic and can become controversial based on belief systems and traditional practices that manifest themselves in various ways. Too many among the population believe that corruption is an integral part of ‘living’ and nothing can be done to solve or change the related issues. Herein lies the root of corruption.
The narrative and conversations to change the corrupt culture must begin with the masses — not only as sound bites, but rather as a comprehensive and strategically targeted communication response in words and actions with supporting facilitation which must be embedded in a guided culture.
A most important agent of the anti-corruption campaign has to be media in all its forms. Corruption has to be seen for the crime it is and the destructive agent that it represents to the development of a culture, society and a nation. Government, as the representative of the people it serves, must take the lead role in any anti-corruption campaign to be undertaken and the communication agenda must commence with and include educating and convincing all stakeholders. The work of anti-corruption agencies must be trumpeted — as well as building trust among the masses by showing them that these agencies are transparent, accountable and open. The entire agenda and mission of these agencies need to be redefined to be far more inclusive of a values system as part of all media re-socialisation messages.
The discussion on corruption cannot be selective of certain issues. It must be inclusive in a very comprehensive way to deal with morals, values and respect for self, others and the environment all levels. The re-socialisation programme must ensure that citizens become a part of any change process as they rely on simple, straightforward messages that explain the issues and what their precise roles, responsibilities and response should be in participating in the process.
The masses are less interested in broad concepts. Addressing corruption should commence from the womb and should end in the tomb. The family structure and the institutionalising of de-socialization and re-socialization should be seen as integral pillars in the change and transformation process. Children are the future and the change agents of the next generation. They will reflect what they learn today and will decide the corruption index of the next generation.
Simone Myrie
unitejamaicapeople@gmail.com
Corruption is a multi-dimensional scourge on society. These extraordinary cultural scourges result from learnt activities inculcated through ‘education’ in life experiences. We label it corruption.
Corruption is very complex and extremely dynamic and can become controversial based on belief systems and traditional practices that manifest themselves in various ways. Too many among the population believe that corruption is an integral part of ‘living’ and nothing can be done to solve or change the related issues. Herein lies the root of corruption.
The narrative and conversations to change the corrupt culture must begin with the masses — not only as sound bites, but rather as a comprehensive and strategically targeted communication response in words and actions with supporting facilitation which must be embedded in a guided culture.
A most important agent of the anti-corruption campaign has to be media in all its forms. Corruption has to be seen for the crime it is and the destructive agent that it represents to the development of a culture, society and a nation. Government, as the representative of the people it serves, must take the lead role in any anti-corruption campaign to be undertaken and the communication agenda must commence with and include educating and convincing all stakeholders. The work of anti-corruption agencies must be trumpeted — as well as building trust among the masses by showing them that these agencies are transparent, accountable and open. The entire agenda and mission of these agencies need to be redefined to be far more inclusive of a values system as part of all media re-socialisation messages.
The discussion on corruption cannot be selective of certain issues. It must be inclusive in a very comprehensive way to deal with morals, values and respect for self, others and the environment all levels. The re-socialisation programme must ensure that citizens become a part of any change process as they rely on simple, straightforward messages that explain the issues and what their precise roles, responsibilities and response should be in participating in the process.
The masses are less interested in broad concepts. Addressing corruption should commence from the womb and should end in the tomb. The family structure and the institutionalising of de-socialization and re-socialization should be seen as integral pillars in the change and transformation process. Children are the future and the change agents of the next generation. They will reflect what they learn today and will decide the corruption index of the next generation.
Simone Myrie
unitejamaicapeople@gmail.com