Examine the causative factors and circumstances that lead to conflict of interest for a public servant and suggest ways to resolve them. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment-

• In the introduction briefly discuss the significance of understanding conflict of interest in public services in general.
• In the body explain the concept of ‘conflict of interest’ . Give reasons and situations that lead to conflict of interest. Give measures to be adopted to avoid conflict of interest. Discuss using examples to justify better.
• Conclude that the moral obligation on public officials requires that the authority entrusted to them be exercised in the public interest.