The evaluation would strictly be based on the activities and impact made by the specific initiative being awarded and not on other initiatives executed by the nominated institution/individual.

 

Category requirements

The initiative must meet the requirement of the awards category.

• Alignment with GII core values

Integrity, Transparency, Accountability, Independence, Impartiality, Objectivity and Cooperation.

• Innovation

The initiative must present an innovative idea, a distinctively new approach, or a unique policy implemented in order to solve a problem of corruption in the institution.

• Impact

The initiative has impacted/ or has the potential to impact on the corruption fight in Ghana.

• Sustainability

The initiative should be able to be sustained and have positive impact on the future of the institution.

• Transferability

The initiative could be adaptable to other contexts and by other institutions. There should ideally be evidence that it has inspired similar innovations in other public-sector institutions.

• Inclusiveness and participation

The project/initiative has been designed and implemented in a participatory matter to include the vulnerable and socially excluded groups.
 

• Public voting

The Integrity Personality of the year category would be open for public voting via SMS, online and on social media. The public vote would make up 60% of the final marks for the awards.