Personnel Risk:
High
Score:
35/100
34
8/100
Do the Defence Ministry, Defence Minister, Chiefs of Defence, and Single Service Chiefs publicly commit, through, for example, speeches, media interviews, or political mandates, to anti-corruption and integrity measures?
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TThe Defence Ministry in Cameroon and its leadership have made limited, if any, explicit internal or public commitments to anti-corruption and integrity measures. Public…
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In Cameroon, the Defence Ministry and its leadership, including the Defence Minister and Chiefs of Defence, show minimal public commitment to anti-corruption and integrity…
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The Ministry of Defence in Cameroon has shown limited public commitment to anti-corruption through official statements [3]. While public statements are frequent regarding operational…
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35
50/100
Are there effective measures in place for personnel found to have taken part in forms of bribery and corruption, and is there evidence that these measures are being carried out?
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Cameroon has legislation criminalizing corruption and bribery, including in the defense sector. The Penal Code (Law No. 67-LF-1 of 12 June 1967) contains provisions…
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Cameroon faces significant challenges in sanctioning acts of corruption, particularly within government institutions and the defense sector. Although mechanisms like the National Anti-Corruption Commission…
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36
17/100
Is whistleblowing encouraged by the government, and are whistle-blowers in military and defence ministries afforded adequate protection from reprisal for reporting evidence of corruption, in both law and practice?
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The National Anti-Corruption Commission’s statutory text provides protections for informants [4]; however, a comprehensive legal framework that safeguards whistleblowers remains absent [1] [2] [5].…
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In Cameroon, although legal provisions exist to encourage whistleblowing and protect whistleblowers, their practical application is limited. The 2006 Law on the Prevention and…
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The implementation of these laws is severely lacking [3]. There is a lack of confidence among officers and military personnel in the effectiveness of…
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37
0/100
Is special attention paid to the selection, time in post, and oversight of personnel in sensitive positions, including officials and personnel in defence procurement, contracting, financial management, and commercial management?
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In Cameroon, the Ministry of Defense does not explicitly recognizse that certain positions, particularly in defence procurement, contracting, financial management, and commercial management, may…
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In Cameroon, the selection, tenure, and oversight of personnel in sensitive positions, particularly in defense procurement, contracting, financial management, and commercial management, are significantly…
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Despite the existence of oversight institutions like the National Anti-Corruption Commission (CONAC) and the Ministry of Finance, these bodies face significant political influence and…
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38
0/100
Is the number of civilian and military personnel accurately known and publicly available?
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The number of civilian and military personnel in Cameroon is not accurately known or publicly accessible. Transparency in the defense sector is minimal, with…
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In Cameroon, the number of civilian and military personnel is neither accurately known nor publicly accessible [1]. Transparency in the defense sector is extremely…
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While “ghost soldiers” are often cited as a major issue in many contexts, no official evidence of such personnel exists within the Cameroonian military…
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39
75/100
Are pay rates and allowances for civilian and military personnel openly published?
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Pay rates from most civilian and militaray personnel appear to be published and accessible on internet. A decree from February 2024 increasing monthly salaries…
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The aAllowances designated for civilian and military personnel are generally known by the respective beneficiaries. Official memos andA decree includes some of the allowances…
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40
33/100
Do personnel receive the correct pay on time, and is the system of payment well-established, routine, and published?
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The payment system for personnel, particularly within the Ministry of Defense, exists but faces significant delays and lacks transparency [1]. While there is a…
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The payment system for personnel within the Ministry of Defense, while structured, faces accuracy issues, particularly with allowances and additional payments. While base salaries…
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The allowances designated for civilian and military personnel are generally known by the respective beneficiaries. Official memos and decrees delineate the criteria for eligibility…
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41
8/100
Is there an established, independent, transparent, and objective appointment system for the selection of military personnel at middle and top management level?
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Cameroon does not have an established, independent, transparent, and objective appointment system for selecting military personnel at middle and top management levels. The existing…
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Military appointments in Cameroon lack meaningful external scrutiny. While some high-profile positions may undergo superficial audits or occasional parliamentary review, these processes are neither…
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There is a significant lack of transparency in the appointment process, with political and personal affiliations often influencing selections, sidelining merit and expertise [1]…
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42
31/100
Are personnel promoted through an objective, meritocratic process? Such a process would include promotion boards outside of the command chain, strong formal appraisal processes, and independent oversight.
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The Ministry of Defense of Cameroon uses formal frameworks for the evaluation and promotion of military personnel. These frameworks include established procedures that take…
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Cameroon has formal processes for military promotions, including performance appraisals and tenure requirements. However, these are inconsistently applied and often influenced by favoritism, political…
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The issue of publishing promotions and the level of detail provided in Cameroon’s military promotion system is critical to understanding the broader transparency and…
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In the Cameroonian military system, promotions and postings are published regularly on an annual basis. Typically, the promotions take effect at the beginning of…
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43
100/100
Where compulsory conscription occurs, is there a policy of not accepting bribes for avoiding conscription? Are there appropriate procedures in place to deal with such bribery, and are they applied?
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Since Cameroon does not implement a system of compulsory conscription, the issue of bribery to avoid military service is not addressed by any formal…
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In Cameroon, the concept of compulsory military conscription does not exist, which means that there are no established sanctions for bribery related to avoiding…
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Since Cameroon does not implement compulsory conscription, there are no enforcement mechanisms in place to address bribery related to avoiding military service. This renders…
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44
100/100
is there a policy of refusing bribes to gain preferred postings? Are there appropriate procedures in place to deal with such bribery, and are they applied?
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In Cameroon, bribery for soliciting preferred military postings is governed by the Penal Code, which outlines formal provisions against corrupt practices in military promotions…
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Cameroon has established a legal framework to combat bribery, particularly through the Penal Code (Law No. 2016/007) and the Law on the Fight Against…
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There is not enough information to score this indicator, even though there are laws aimed at preventing such occurrences. Cameroon has legal provisions to…
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In Cameroon, the payment of military personnel salaries is formally separate from the chain of command within the Ministry of Defense and the army.…
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46
31/100
Is there a Code of Conduct for all military personnel that includes, but is not limited to, guidance with respect to bribery, gifts and hospitality, conflicts of interest, and post-separation activities? Is there evidence that breaches of the Code of Conduct are effectively addressed?
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Cameroon has a two complementaty document that could constitute a Code of Conduct for its military personnel known. the first one is the “Règlement…
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The Code of Conduct has been formally adopted and distributed through internal military channels [1]. However, several challenges were highlighted: not all military personnel…
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The Code of Conduct for military personnel in Cameroon is formally established and recognizsed by military authorities [1, 2]. While the Code aligns with…
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The Code of Conduct is not formally incorporated into induction training for military personnel. While it is available within the military, guidance on the…
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44/100
Is there a Code of Conduct for all civilian personnel that includes, but is not limited to, guidance with respect to bribery, gifts and hospitality, conflicts of interest, and post-separation activities? Is there evidence that breaches of the Code of Conduct are effectively addressed?
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The official Code of Conduct for Civil Servants and Public Agents in Cameroon is integrated into the Statut Général de la Fonction Publique, established…
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While the Code of Conduct is established through Decree No. 94/199 and its amendment in 2000, which addresses corruption, bribery, conflicts of interest, and…
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The implementation and enforcement of provisions of the Code of Conduct remain weak. While the Code exists, breaches are rarely investigated or prosecuted due…
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Training related to the Code of Conduct is insufficient and inconsistent, which complicates efforts to ensure compliance. Training on the Code of Conduct is…
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48
17/100
Does regular anti-corruption training take place for military and civilian personnel?
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Anti-corruption training for military and civilian personnel in Cameroon is inconsistent and lacks comprehensiveness. While there are occasional programs aimed at raising awareness about…
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In Cameroon, anti-corruption training is implemented but lacks regularity and consistency across both military and civilian sectors. Various institutions, including the Ministry of Public…
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Anti-corruption training for military and civilian personnel in Cameroon is limited in both frequency and scope, with a focus primarily on senior officials rather…
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49
8/100
Is there a policy to make public outcomes of the prosecution of defence services personnel for corrupt activities, and is there evidence of effective prosecutions in recent years?
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There is no systematic approach to publicly sharing the outcomes of military corruption cases, limiting public access to information [1]. While there are occasional…
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Cameroon has anti-corruption policies in place, including the establishment of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (CONAC), but the government’s transparency regarding prosecution outcomes of defence…
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Cameroon does not have a clear or consistent policy to publicly disclose the outcomes of prosecutions involving defense services personnel for corrupt activities. The…
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50
50/100
Are there effective measures in place to discourage facilitation payments (which are illegal in almost all countries)?
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In Cameroon, facilitation payments are strictly prohibited by law, including the Penal Code and the 2006 Law on the Fight Against Corruption. These laws…
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Despite the legal framework that criminalizes facilitation payments, effective measures to discourage such payments remain weak due to inconsistent enforcement and the broader corruption…
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Facilitation payments are prevalent in Cameroon, particularly in the military and law enforcement sectors. Although there are formal anti-corruption measures, including the 2006 Law…
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NA/100
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Leadership Behaviour
Q34
NA/100
Do the Defence Ministry, Defence Minister, Chiefs of Defence, and Single Service Chiefs publicly commit, through, for example, speeches, media interviews, or political mandates, to anti-corruption and integrity measures?
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Q35
NA/100
Are there effective measures in place for personnel found to have taken part in forms of bribery and corruption, and is there evidence that these measures are being carried out?
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Q36
NA/100
Is whistleblowing encouraged by the government, and are whistle-blowers in military and defence ministries afforded adequate protection from reprisal for reporting evidence of corruption, in both law and practice?
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Q37
NA/100
Is special attention paid to the selection, time in post, and oversight of personnel in sensitive positions, including officials and personnel in defence procurement, contracting, financial management, and commercial management?
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Q38
NA/100
Is the number of civilian and military personnel accurately known and publicly available?
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Q39
NA/100
Are pay rates and allowances for civilian and military personnel openly published?
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Q40
NA/100
Do personnel receive the correct pay on time, and is the system of payment well-established, routine, and published?
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Q41
NA/100
Is there an established, independent, transparent, and objective appointment system for the selection of military personnel at middle and top management level?
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Q42
NA/100
Are personnel promoted through an objective, meritocratic process? Such a process would include promotion boards outside of the command chain, strong formal appraisal processes, and independent oversight.
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Q43
NA/100
Where compulsory conscription occurs, is there a policy of not accepting bribes for avoiding conscription? Are there appropriate procedures in place to deal with such bribery, and are they applied?
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Q44
NA/100
is there a policy of refusing bribes to gain preferred postings? Are there appropriate procedures in place to deal with such bribery, and are they applied?
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Values and Standards
Q46
NA/100
Is there a Code of Conduct for all military personnel that includes, but is not limited to, guidance with respect to bribery, gifts and hospitality, conflicts of interest, and post-separation activities? Is there evidence that breaches of the Code of Conduct are effectively addressed?
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Q47
NA/100
Is there a Code of Conduct for all civilian personnel that includes, but is not limited to, guidance with respect to bribery, gifts and hospitality, conflicts of interest, and post-separation activities? Is there evidence that breaches of the Code of Conduct are effectively addressed?
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Q48
NA/100
Does regular anti-corruption training take place for military and civilian personnel?
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Q49
NA/100
Is there a policy to make public outcomes of the prosecution of defence services personnel for corrupt activities, and is there evidence of effective prosecutions in recent years?
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Q50
NA/100