Is there a Need for Better Security Measures in Institutions of Higher Learning- Experiences from the University of Tuzla
Is there a Need for Better Security Measures in Institutions of Higher Learning- Experiences from the University of Tuzla

Author(s): Emin Eminagić
Subject(s): Higher Education , Corruption - Transparency - Anti-Corruption
Published by: Centar za Sigurnosne Studije
Keywords: corruption; corruption in Higher Education;
Summary/Abstract: Corruption as defined by Transparency International considers the “misuse of public duty for the achievement of personal gain”, the United Nations considers corruption (definition from the UN IX Congress in Cairo in 1995) as „...any offer, promise or giving of any advantage to another person as undue consideration for performing or refraining from the performance of that person’s duty, or the soliciting or accepting of any advantage as undue consideration for performing or refraining from the performance of one’s duty.“ It is either bribery or any other act related to persons entrusted with responsibilities, aiming to influence their performance in their official duties and obtaining any improper advantage for themselves or others. This occurrence, however, in Bosnia and Herzegovina in its post-war period is ever-present in most aspects of public life ranging from high political institutions to the lowest level of institutions. One very pertinent example would be corruption in institutions of higher learning. This paper will look at some of the cases of corruption and discrimination at the University of Tuzla, followed by an analysis of the University's statute, in order to gain insight on how this issue is being regulated, and to see whether there are any mechanisms to prevent corruption, as well as to ensure the security of staff and students.

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