Internal whistleblowing systems in regions: private and public sector
Written and Published by: Sabiedrība par atklātību – Delna
Date of Publishing: 2 April 2024
From September 2023 to February 2024, the association "Sabiedrība par atklātību – Delna" conducted a study "Internal whistleblowing systems in regions: private and public sector". Eight municipalities and three companies participated in the study.
The study aimed to learn about the experience of the regions and highlight good practices in the development and maintenance of internal whistleblowing systems, as well as to collect information on problems in the operation of systems. The main issues analysed in the study are
- The role of the organisation's management in promoting whistleblowing
- The role and choice of the whistleblower's contact person
- Awareness of employees regarding the internal whistleblowing system
- Handling whistleblower reports
- Review and updating of whistleblowing systems.
Description from Transparency International Latvia article.