Business entities �shun� private sector code of conduct

The code has received 400 subscriptions out of 2,989
The code has received 400 subscriptions out of 2,989

The Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) has expressed worry over the slow adoption of the code of conduct that is aimed at inspiring ethical business principles in the private sector.

The code was promulgated in 2001 by the DCEC, Business Botswana (BB) and the Commonwealth Business Council.

According to DCEC procurement officer, Godfrey Onkokame, the code has so far received just over 400 subscriptions out of a total of 2,989 members of BB, which is a representative of the business community.

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