Anti-bribery and Corruption Policy
Anti-bribery and Corruption Policy
- Bribery and corruption in any form, whether involving public officials, private individuals, or organizations, are strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
- The university is committed to complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and international standards relating to anti-bribery and corruption, including the Turkish Penal Code, Regulation on the Principles of Ethical Behavior of the Public Officials and Application Procedures and Essentials and relevant international conventions such as the United Nations Convention against Corruption.
- No member of the university community, including faculty, staff, students, contractors, or vendors, shall offer, promise, give, solicit, or accept bribes or other improper inducements in connection with university activities or relationships with external parties.
- Any individual who becomes aware of or suspects bribery or corruption within the university must report it immediately to the designated authority or through the university's confidential reporting mechanism. The university will protect whistleblowers from retaliation and ensure confidentiality to the fullest extent permitted by law (Law Related To The Establishment Council Of Ethics For Public Service And Making Modifications On Some Laws numbered 5176)
- Sakarya University provides regular training and awareness programs to educate members of the university community about the risks and consequences of bribery and corruption, as well as their responsibilities under this policy.
Governance and Implementation
The implementation of anti-bribery and anti-corruption principles at Sakarya University is supported through institutional governance mechanisms, including internal control systems, administrative procedures and regulatory compliance processes.
All financial, procurement and administrative activities are conducted in accordance with principles of transparency, accountability and ethical conduct. The University applies national legislation and public sector regulations to ensure that all operations are monitored and controlled effectively.
Institutional Integrity and Ethical Commitment
Sakarya University promotes a culture of integrity and ethical responsibility across all academic and administrative units. Anti-corruption principles are integrated into institutional practices, decision-making processes and stakeholder relations, ensuring alignment with good governance standards.
The University continuously strengthens awareness and compliance through training activities and internal monitoring systems, supporting the prevention of unethical practices.
Public Access to Policy
This policy is publicly accessible as part of Sakarya University’s institutional governance and ethical values framework.
Official policy link:
https://saudek.sakarya.edu.tr/en/icerik/8069/3245/institutional-values
