Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery Policy

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1. Purpose

To prohibit corruption and bribery and to protect the integrity of university decisions and finances.

2. Scope

This policy applies across Future University in Egypt — all faculties, the Dental Hospital, the training Pharmaceutical Factory, student housing and administrative units — and to students, faculty, staff and, where stated, contractors and suppliers.

3. Definitions

Bribery

Offering, giving, soliciting or accepting an advantage to influence a decision.

Conflict of interest

A situation where a personal interest could improperly influence a university decision.

4. Policy statement

• Bribery, facilitation payments, embezzlement, fraud and abuse of position are prohibited in all university activities.
• Procurement and financial decisions follow documented, competitive and auditable procedures.

5. Procedures

1. Staff and suppliers declare conflicts of interest in procurement and recruitment decisions.
2. Purchases above a defined threshold require competitive quotation and committee approval.
3. Suspected corruption is reported through a confidential channel and investigated; confirmed cases lead to disciplinary and, where warranted, legal action.
4. Financial records are subject to external audit.

6. Roles and responsibilities

• Finance — operates competitive, auditable procurement.
• Legal Affairs — investigates suspected corruption.
• External auditors — audit the accounts.
• Board of Trustees — oversees integrity.

7. Related policies

• Financial Transparency Statement
• Sustainable and Ethical Procurement Policy

8. Legal and cultural alignment

Aligned with Egyptian anti-bribery and anti-corruption provisions of the Penal Code and the oversight role of the Administrative Control Authority, protecting the integrity of university decisions.

9. Monitoring and review

Reviewed at least every three years, or sooner if Egyptian law, regulations of the Supreme Council of Universities, or THE/accreditation requirements change. The policy owner is responsible for monitoring how it is applied.

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