The UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji is offering up to 10 scholarships for journalists in the Pacific region to undertake the Ethics and Anti-Corruption in Oceania short course from the Fiji National University (FNU) online.

This course will provide you with an excellent background of information to understand and report on corruption and integrity issues in the Pacific. In addition, you receive certification from FNU and all the online course costs are covered by UNDP under the United Nations Pacific Regional Anti-Corruption (UN-PRAC) project funded by the Government of New Zealand. The course may also inspire media stories on this issue and foster regional cooperation among different stakeholders and sectors. 

Interested applicants should send an email to john.hyde@undp.org with your contact details, short summary of your media experience and a short 200-word statement on why you would like to participate in this short course. 

Course objectives and content

Welcome to the EACO4122 Ethics and Anti-Corruption in Oceania short course!  The topic that we cover in this six-week course is corruption.  Corruption is a serious crime that remains a key obstacle to achieving sustainable development and overcoming poverty. One of the most destructive effects of corruption is seen in developing countries that lack strong governance institutions. 

Topics covered include:

• Module 1: Ethics, Values & Integrity (1 week)
• Module 2: Ethical Theories (1 week)
• Module 3: Corruption in Oceania (1 week)
• Module 4: Anti-Corruption in Agencies (1 week)
• Module 5: Case Studies of Corruption in Oceania (1-2 weeks)

Resources:

Lecture presentations, YouTube videos, Case studies/ Scenarios, Audio files and Readings
For more information, below is the link to the EACO Short Course on the FNU Website with the regional and international fees:  www.fnu.ac.fj/study/program/?program=478

This short course meets a crucial need to raise awareness and build capacity of various stakeholders, including media in dealing with these issues.  We hope to draw a greater awareness on corruption in Oceania by developing personal awareness and critical thinking skills on this issue and ethical actions to discourage these practices. We also hope to enhance and reaffirm core values such as honesty, integrity, and ethical decision-making among participants in this course.