Transparent, Responsive, Accountable and Effective Institutions
17.a Checks and balances ›Checks and balances (rights of mutual control and influence) make sure that state institutions are held accountable for their actions
17.b The Executive ›The Executive is effectively monitored in its policy actions by other state and non-state institutions
17.c The Legislative ›The Lebanese Parliament work is public, transparent and incorporates mechanisms to increase citizens’ participation
17.d The Judiciary ›The judiciary enjoys constitutional, financial and administrative independence and its judges are protected
17.e The Court of Accounts ›The Court of Accounts enjoys financial and administrative independence, it ensures transparent and fair use of public funds
17.f The Constitutional Council ›The Constitutional Council enjoys constitutional, financial and administrative independence
17.g Local Government ›In major cities, municipalities are empowered, autonomous, transparent and accountable
18.a Corruption ›A national integrity strategy that brings together all stakeholders, protects citizens and monitors public spending
18.b Procurement ›Public Procurement is transparent, electronic, green and free from all types of political interference
18.c Civil Servants ›Civil servants are free from political interference, highly prodictive, and composed mainly of career bureaucrats hired on professional merit
19.a Electoral Law ›The electoral law provides equal representation for all Lebanese citizens in Parliament and promotes secularism
19.b Electoral Process ›Elections are free and the electoral process is transparent
19.c Political Parties ›Political Parties are diverse, free, and regulated by a legal framework that guarantees ethics and financial transparency
19.d Sectarianism ›Political sectarianism is gradually abolished and replaced by a democratic system based on merit and representation at the national level
20.a Justice ›Justice and security institutions provide accessible, affordable and inclusive services to counter impunity on the totality of the Lebanese territory
20.b Law Enforcement ›Lebanese laws and regulations are fairly and effectively implemented and enforced without improper influence
20.c Prisons ›Lebanese prisons are secure and respect prisoners’ rights, they promote reintegration and prevent recidivism
20.d Cyber-Security ›Lebanon provides a safe cyber-environment for businesses and individuals