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in contact with unregistered brokers. In addition, efforts are being put in to expand the range

of defense contractors that are restricted from hiring retired public off icials as well as the scope
of persons subject to examination for f itness for employment by defense contractors, while the
management of retired public off icials is being reinforced by tracking their employment record

after retirement and mandating that personal contacts with former colleagues still in the public
service be reported.
Additionally, the MND is bolstering the monitoring and supervision system to prevent

corruption in two government-funded defense institutions, the Agency for Defense Development
(ADD) and the Defense Agency for Technology and Quality (DTAQ). While the internal audit
systems of the government-funded defense institutions will be strengthened, clear standards will

be set up for all kinds of evaluations, inspections, and regulatory decision-making conducted
under their supervision. Also, external experts’ participation in these activities will be expanded.
To enhance the integrity of all employees, a code of conduct with a standard matching that of
government agencies is being developed, while at the same time, an ethical audit program is

being adopted. Such efforts intend to enhance transparency in defense acquisition programs
and obtain trust from the people.

| Creating an Environment for the Active Pursuit of Defense Acquisition Projects | The
MND has been fostering an environment where those working in the management and contract
administration of defense acquisition programs conduct business fairly in adherence to their

own principles, and where the right conditions for proactive administration are ensured. Under
review is the adoption of the exemption program for proactive administration, 6) which ensures
opportunities to try again regarding the trials and errors made during the R&D phase. The

program ensures that public off icials are not held responsible for the outcomes of the projects
that they have carried out properly in accordance with laws and regulations without corruptive
or irregular practices. To minimize the disadvantages that individuals may experience, the MND

is also devising a measure to bolster legal and technical support for those who have inevitably
faced criminal investigations, audits, or other kinds of investigations while executing projects.

6) A program that relieves public officials of responsibility or reduces their liability for negative results when they
have sincerely and proactively performed their duties for the public’s interests, unless there was any intentional
act or gross negligence

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