At a conference on ODA-funded projects held in Hanoi on April 7 participants discussed procedures for effectively resolving issues related to corruption in the bidding process, and dealing with contractors’ complaints, inspection rights, and auditing bidding profiles among others.
 

Speakers pointed out that it is not easy to detect fraud, particularly in the bidding process, so inspectors need to have a heightened sense of awareness and if there is any indication of corruption, relevant authorities must be notified and a complete and thorough investigation undertaken.

Most importantly, those who have found to violate public trust must be strictly dealt with in order to deter others.

To raise the ODA management and supervision capacity in localities, participants, especially contractors and project managers must be cognizant of their responsibility and the importance of diligently performing their duties to avoid losses and misappropriation of ODA funds.