Greater anti-corruption efforts for development There is still much to be done to further enhance the role of people and all sectors in the fight against corruption. On December 9, the Government Inspectorate and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) co-hosted a roundtable underlining the need to maximize combined efforts to combat corruption. The seminar is an activity in response to the International Anti-Corruption Day (December 9) and the 10th anniversary of the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). In his statement, Deputy Chief Government Inspector Tran Duc Luong stated corruption hinders the socio-economic development as a result of increased poverty, undermining the health and education system and democracy and exacerbating injustice and inequality. Fighting corruption is an issue of global concern as it is seen in all countries, both rich and poor but the poor people have to suffer the most damage. The speakers shared useful information about the efforts being made to prevent and combat corruption effectively, towards building a democratic, just, civilized society towards sustainable development. According to Towards Transparency organization, promoting the participation of people in the fight against corruption is the most effective method for countries where governance is weak. The organization also pointed out the history of the national construction and development have demonstrated the crucial role of people in dealing with social affairs. Consequently, it can not solely rely on the state apparatus to prevent corruption. Major General, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hong Hai - Deputy Director of the People's Security Academy said in order to raise public awareness and responsibility in the battle against corruption, it is essential to step by step form a cultural habit against corruption in society. Issues related to corruption prevention have been taught at the Academy of people's Security, he added. Inspector General of the Government Inspectorate of Vietnam Huynh Phong Tranh said the Vietnamese Government will intensify anti-corruption measures with a focus on the strengthened involvement of people and the entire society. VOV