'Berani, Jujur, Hebat!' AIPJ Supports KPK campaign for Anti-Corruption day 2012
Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) launched its campaign 'Berani, Jujur, Hebat!' (Brave, Honest Great!) on International Anti-Corruption Day 2012 by covering prominent buildings in Jakarta, Makassar and Jogjakarta with banners declaring the campaign slogan.
The actual day 9 December 2012 was celebrated at Jakarta's National Monument Park. It hosted a lively round of activities including a music concert, stand-up comedy, and a fun bike ride.
Senior public figures gathered on the lawn in front of the Balai Kota as the banner was unfurled, including Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo, Head of KPK Abraham Samad, KPK Commissioner Bambang Widjojanto, Law and Human Rights Minister Amir Syamsuddin, and Attorney General Basrief Arief.
AIPJ participated in events at each location. In Jakarta, team members rappelled down the Attorney General’s Office and Balai Kota as banners were unfurled and joined officials on stage in declaring their commitment to fight corruption.
Governor Widodo, popularly known as ‘Jokowi,’ said it is important to use preventative measures by instilling honest values in the young. He vowed to eradicate corruption in his bureaucracy, “We have to repair the system first, and then [improve] human resources to fight corruption.”
Commissioner Bambang Widjojanto added that honesty is important because “One, honesty is a value. Values are important because they influence attitudes and behaviour. Second, honesty is a first step to building attitudes and behaviour. Third, honesty has become a rare trait. So, spreading a positive value in order for it to be embedded into the nation is important,” he said. “Corruption eradication is not just about prosecution but it has to do with cultivating positive values,” Commissioner Widjojanto added.
AIPJ’s anti-corruption work includes supporting KPK to focus on its core mandate and increase its independence. AIPJ will also work with civil society to address rent-seeking and other behaviour that may prevent people from realising rights, a core focus of AIPJ.
