We are creating a new, IT data analysis tool, the K-index, which can determine the degree of potential risk in public institutions. We are developing and testing the K-index in cooperation with NGOs in the Ústí nad Labem and Karlovy Vary regions, after which it will benefit the public and public administration throughout the Czech Republic. But, why these two regions?

Both these regions are infamous for corruption cases, which simply has to change. Due to the social structure of the population (both regions have a number of socially excluded localities, low levels of education and other related problems) efforts to achieve the necessary changes are wholly inadequate. Our project wants to motivate and support active citizens as much as possible and initiate public awareness. 

We are also working with the anti-corruption organisations Stop tunelům, Ústecké šrouby and PROTEBE live in the Ústí nad Labem and Karlovy Vary regions. These have detailed knowledge of the environment in the tested regions and can help us gain better insight into the situation in regional public institutions. 

We must stop corruption in the Czech Republic as quickly as possible. The consequences are not just loss of money, but, for example, a distortion of the principles of the market economy (rising prices and goods), an inefficient and lagging state, the stagnated development of society in all areas, damage to the country’s reputation abroad and much more. However, the worst impact of corruption is the public’s growing distrust of the state and state administration. 

The tools to fight corruption at state level include prevention and repression, together with public control and political pressure at civic level. Education and awareness are vitally important at both levels, as every coin has two sides and corruption always has a briber and a bribee. We will help both the state and the public because we must put a quick end to such high levels of corruption.

Who’s helping us keep an eye on corruption?