ICAC to launch annual survey on public views of integrity and corruption

The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) will launch a new round of its annual public opinion survey next week to gauge residents’ views on a clean society and their understanding of corruption-related issues.

The survey will begin on March 16 and run through May, with about 1,500 Hong Kong residents aged between 15 and 74 selected for interviews through random sampling.

According to the ICAC, the survey aims to help the commission better understand public expectations and perceptions regarding integrity and anti-corruption efforts in the city.

An ICAC spokesman said it was important for the commission to continuously refine its strategies in response to social changes.

The survey will be conducted independently by a professional research agency commissioned by the ICAC.

Selected households will receive notification letters issued by the commission prior to the visit. During the survey period, interviewers wearing the research agency’s uniform and carrying authorization letters issued by the ICAC, along with staff identity cards, will visit households to conduct the interviews.

Each face-to-face interview will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

The ICAC said the findings would help the commission better grasp the latest public views and awareness of integrity and anti-corruption work, enabling it to formulate appropriate strategies and strengthen the effectiveness of its efforts in promoting a clean society.