Integrity pact is: understanding, purpose, and example

Integrity pact is a term that is often associated with official attitudes and performance. The rise of the practice of corruption, collusion, and nepotism (“KKN”) in the government system in Indonesia has become a major obstacle in an effort to rebuild public trust in society that is increasingly critical of the state administration system.

Where this condition requires a concrete step from officials to confirm the commitment personally to always carry out procedural duties. One way that is often used is through integrity pact.

However, what exactly is meant by an integrity pact? What are the goals, legal basis, and what are examples of integrity pact in Indonesia? This article will completely discuss all these things so that you can understand the role of the Integrity Pact.

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Definition of Integrity Pact

In general, the Integrity Pact is a document that contains statements or promises to yourself about the commitment to carry out the duties, functions, responsibilities, authority and roles in accordance with statutory regulations and the ability not to carry out KKN.

Or in other words, the integrity pact is a statement or promise from the official not to make irregularities in the implementation of the duties of his position as outlined in the form of written statements which are then agreed upon and signed by related parties (individuals or organizations).

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The purpose of making an integrity pact

In making an integrity pact, there are several objectives that must be achieved to ensure that the implementation of tasks and authority is carried out in accordance with the principles of integrity.

The following are some of the main objectives of the Integrity Pact, as listed in the Minister of Administrative Reform and Bureaucratic Reform Regulation No. 49 of 2011 concerning General Guidelines for Integrity Pacts within the Ministry/Institution and Regional Government (“PANRB Permen No. 49 of 2021”):

1. Strengthening joint commitment in the prevention and eradication of KKN in carrying out the duties and functions of public officials or business actors
2. Foster openness and honesty and facilitate the implementation of quality, effective, efficient and accountable tasks
3. Realizing the government and Indonesian people who are advanced, independent, responsible and dignified with based on the noble values ​​of the nation’s culture, the 1945 Constitution, and Pancasila.

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Pact elements of integrity

In general, the elements listed in Integrity Pact can vary to adjust to the context of the organization or type of activity carried out. However, there are several important statement elements that must be listed and obeyed by the signing, including:

1. The ability to play a proactive role in the prevention and eradication of KKN.
2. Willingness not to request or receive gifts directly or indirectly (bribes, gifts, assistance or other forms)
3. Commitment to carry out tasks transparently, honestly, objectively and accountably.
4. Willingness to avoid conflicting interests in carrying out tasks.
5. Give examples to employees in compliance with legislation in carrying out tasks.
6. Readiness to convey information on integrity deviations and help maintain the confidentiality of witnesses for violations of the reported regulations.
7. The ability to accept and face legal and administrative consequences if it violates the things that have been agreed upon in the Integrity Pact.

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Who is required to make an integrity pact?

The obligation to make an integrity pact as stated in the legislation applies to the leaders of the ministries/institutions and regional governments, officials and all civil servants within the ministries/institutions and regional governments.

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Examples of cases of using integrity pact

After knowing the meaning, purpose and elements of the integrity pact. The following is an example of the case of using an integrity pact in Indonesia:

1. In the ministry/institution environment
   The Meulaboh State Treasury Service Office (KPPN) on January 2, 2025 signed the Integrity Pact as a tangible manifestation of the determination to continue to maintain professionalism, avoid KKN practices, and provide clean and transparent public services. As for the results of the implementation of the integrity pact, KPPN Meulaboh succeeded in increasing transparency in the management of state finances in its working area, thus facilitating accurate supervision and reporting to the community and related agencies.

2. In the local government environment
   The Semarang City Government in July 2025 required its officials to sign the Integrity Pact in the context of the procurement of goods and services in the Semarang City Government. As for the results of the implementation of the integrity pact, the Semarang City Government succeeded in increasing public confidence in the governance of procurement of goods and services and ensuring the procurement process was objective and free from deviations.

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The difference between the integrity pact and the usual statement letter

Related to the difference in integrity pact and ordinary statement can be seen from the substance, legal basis and supervisory mechanism. The following are the differences in integrity pact and ordinary statements:

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Example of an integrity pact format

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Legal basis and regulation related to the integrity pact

In the Indonesian legal system, the main legal basis governing the integrity pact is listed in PANRB Regulation No. 49 of 2021. Where the regulation is a basic reference for every government agency in carrying out the integrity pact as part of a concrete effort to prevent and eradicate corruption, collusion, and nepotism in the state apparatus environment.

In addition, there are a number of supporting regulations related to the eradication of corruption, collusion, nepotism and bureaucratic reform as in Law Number 28 of 1999 concerning the administration of a state that is clean and free from corruption, collusion, and nepotism, which is a normative basis for the prevention of KKN in state administration. Law Number 31 of 1999 jo. Law Number 20 of 2001 concerning Eradication of Corruption Crimes, as a legal basis for eradicating corruption which is the main substance of the Integrity Pact. And Presidential Instruction Number 5 of 2004 concerning the Acceleration of Corruption Eradication.

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Legal basis

1. Regulation of the Minister of Administrative Reform and Bureaucratic Reform Number 49 of 2011 concerning General Guidelines for Integrity Pacts within the Ministry/Institutional and Regional Government Environment
2. Law Number 28 of 1999 concerning the Implementation of a Clean State and Free of Corruption, Collusion, and Nepotism
3. Law Number 31 of 1999 jo. Law Number 20 of 2001 concerning Eradication of Corruption
4. Presidential Instruction Number 5 of 2004 concerning the Acceleration of Corruption Eradication.