Global - South Africa - Chile

[Blog] Biometric data: putting people at risk in the name of anti-corruption. "Databases of biometric information are increasingly used to identify citizens and improve services. But here we discuss the real risks to privacy, safety and equity." 

U4 Research Centre: https://www.u4.no/blog/biometric-data-putting-people-at-risk-in-the-name-of-anti-corruption 

 

South Africa's President appoints members of the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council. "The Council will advise the President on effective implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy 2020-2030 by government and civil society, including the private sector." 

Zawya: https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/africa-press-releases/president-appoints-members-of-the-national-anti-corruption-advisory-council-yyfskni4 

 

Chilean government launched anti-corruption strategy. "The new strategy, which will be articulated around five axes—transparency, public resources, civil service, politics and the private sector—aims to establish a culture of honesty and transparency that will allow "rebuilding trust and strengthening democracy." 

National World News: https://nationworldnews.com/chilean-government-launched-anti-corruption-strategy/ 

Saudi Arabia - Indonesia - Maldives

Saudi Arabia's Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) announced that it had arrested 76 accused of bribery, forgery and money laundering. "The most prominent financial and administrative corruption crimes that it monitored are bribery, abuse of power, forgery, and money laundering." 

Saudi Gazette: https://www.saudigazette.com.sa/article/624341/SAUDI-ARABIA/Nazaha-arrests-76-employees-on-corruption-charges 

 

Indonesia's Anti-Corruption Commission (KPK) recommends education ministry to streamline student enrollment. "The improvement efforts are expected to not only increase transparency and accountability, but also provide opportunities for prospective students to compete in a fair and incorruptible manner. in the field." 

WORLDAKKM: https://worldakkam.com/kpk-recommends-education-ministry-to-streamline-student-enrollment/893879/ 

 

'MVR 1.9 bln (USD 123 million) lost to corruption must be recovered': Maldives' Finance Minister. "Closing these doors is a very important policy of the government. The work done under this policy in recent days has strengthened the financial system of the state as well as public finances." 

AVAS: https://avas.mv/en/121643 

Global - U.S./Paraguay - South Korea

[Opinion] Five principles of ethical journalism that work for compliance officers too. "Five ethical principles for journalists — Truth and Accuracy, Independence, Fairness and Impartiality, Humanity, and Accountability — that compliance professionals can live by." 

The FCPA Blog: https://fcpablog.com/2022/08/25/five-principles-of-ethical-journalism-that-work-for-compliance-officers-too/ 

 

U.S. says it will use "available tools" against corruption in Paraguay. "We will continue our work and our cooperation with the government and also with Paraguayan institutions with a commitment to democratic principles such as transparency and the rule of law." 

Al Dia: https://aldianews.com/en/politics/policy/us-cooperates-w-paraguay 

 

[Opinion] Chaebols: South Korea and its corporate dynasties. "The government has consistently failed to hold corrupt chaebol executives to account for their crimes." 

Verdict: https://www.verdict.co.uk/chaebols-south-korea-economy/ 

Global - Ghana – Costa Rica

[Opinion] Rule of law is crucial to prevent corruption. "It is not possible to stop corruption only with transparency and accountability. For this, along with transparency and accountability, power and interest must be put together," said Professor Mushtaq Khan in the seminar organized by the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies." 

The Business Standard: https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/corruption/rule-law-must-prevent-corruption-soas-university-london-professor-483290 

 

Systems and Data Are Key in the Fight Against Corruption in Ghana. "The Vice President bemoaned the debilitating effects of corruption on national development, and affirmed Government's vigorous commitment to its fight." 

All Africa: https://allafrica.com/stories/202208240440.html 

 

[Publication] OECD Integrity Review of Costa Rica. "This Integrity Review looks at how Costa Rica can translate its recent National Strategy for Integrity and Prevention of Corruption into a concrete and coherent integrity policy." 

OECD: https://www.oecd.org/publications/oecd-integrity-review-of-costa-rica-0031e3b3-en.htm 

Nigeria – South Korea - Uzbekistan

Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Urges Youths to Shun Cybercrimes. "One of the most prevalent crimes committed by youths today is the cybercrime otherwise called yahoo-yahoo. The EFCC is currently prosecuting many of those youths but the shocking one was the arrest of 6 youths belonging to the same family." 

Voice of Nigeria: https://von.gov.ng/nigerias-anti-graft-agency-urges-youths-to-shun-cybercrimes/ 

 

The Anti-corruption and Civil Right Commission (ACRC) Sharing Korea's Anti-Corruption Policy Performances at the APEC's Working Group Meeting (August 17). "ACRC's presentation included the amendment of the Act on Anti-Corruption and the Establishment and Operation of the agency, regarding the strengthened protection and confidentiality of corruption whistleblowers, and the Prevention of Conflict of Interest Act, enforced this year." 

ACRC: https://acrc.go.kr/board.es?mid=a20301000000&bid=62&list_no=41633&act=view 

 

Uzbek's Anti-Corruption Agency launched a two-day training seminar addressing the effectiveness of anti-corruption efforts and the practice of assessing corruption risks. "Experts provide the necessary information and recommendations on the methods and specific criteria for rating assessment of anti-corruption work, as well as the use of an electronic platform to assess the effectiveness of these efforts." 

Anti-Corruption Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan: https://anticorruption.uz/en/item/2022/08/17/korrupsiyaga-qarshi-kurashish-ishlarining-samaradorligi-va-korrupsiyaviy-xavf-xatarlarni-baholash-amaliyoti 

Global – Africa - Armenia

[Blog] Who owns what? Three lessons for transparency in beneficial ownership. "Through our work on beneficial ownership, we have learned that transparency is a key way to hold people to account; that legislation often falls short of what is needed; and that civil society cooperation can make better use of the existing data." 

U4 Research Centre: https://www.u4.no/blog/who-owns-what-three-lessons-for-transparency-in-beneficial-ownership 

 

[Opinion] Illicit financial flows a major challenge for African nations. "African countries need to tighten internal controls and leverage external partnerships to curb IFFs and ensure stable and sustainable economies." 

IOL: https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/opinion/illicit-financial-flows-a-major-challenge-for-african-nations-96a6c421-2783-4851-bf73-110f5d222b23 

 

OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe) and Anti-Corruption Committee of Armenia strengthen skills of anti-corruption operatives in Yerevan. "Participants applied crime simulation techniques and corruption investigation methods during numerous practical exercises on handling diverse sources of information and planning and executing special operative measures and covert operations." 

OSCE: https://www.osce.org/oceea/524085 

Global - Ghana - Nigeria

UN Global Compact (UNGC): Platform for corporate sustainability. "The Ten Principles of the UNGC show that businesses should support the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; …; a precautionary approach to environmental challenges; and anti-corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery." 

The Korea Times: https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/opinion/2022/07/804_333347.html 

 

Anti-corruption supporters demand harsh punishment for Assets Declaration Law violators. "A new Public Officers bill to strengthen the Assets Declaration Law is currently up for consideration in Parliament. Ghana's Asset Declaration Law is a tool used to keep track of public officials' properties and assets as a means of combating corruption." 

Ghana Business News: https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2022/08/01/anti-corruption-supporters-demand-harsh-punishment-for-assets-declaration-law-violators/ 

 

Anti-Corruption experts in Nigeria have called for a collective and multifaceted approach to the fight against corruption. "This call came during a conference organized by Chatham House, in Abuja recently tagged, 'Towards Collective Action on Corruption in Nigeria: Linking Evidence and Practice in Support of Change'." 

Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission Nigeria: https://icpc.gov.ng/2022/07/31/collective-and-multifaceted-approach-needed-to-fight-corruption-stakeholders/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=collective-and-multifaceted-approach-needed-to-fight-corruption-stakeholders

Global - U.K. – Saudi Arabia

Why sustainable governance and corporate integrity are crucial for ESG. "Corporate governance that is grounded in the principles of transparency, accountability and integrity needs to be understood as a prerequisite for achieving the entire spectrum of ESG goals." 

World Economic Forum: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/07/the-g-in-esg-3-ways-to-not-miss-it/ 

 

UK brings in ownership register for property held by foreign companies. "To ensure we are free of corrupt elites with suspicious wealth, we need to know who owns what, junior business minister Martin Callanan said." 

REUTERS: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-brings-ownership-register-property-held-by-foreign-companies-2022-07-31/ 

 

Saudi Arabia's Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) arrests 78 officials in one month over corruption charges. "Nazaha said it has carried out 3,207 monitoring rounds, from June 30 to July 30, which resulted in arresting the accused in 6 ministries, including Ministries of Defense, Interior, Health, Justice, Education, Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing." 

Gulf News: https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-arrests-78-officials-in-one-month-over-corruption-charges-1.89627250 

Fiji – Indonesia – Global

The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC), Fiji National University launched anti-corruption course. "Commissioner of FICAC said that the course is directed towards the individuals working in both public and private sectors and NGOs who have an interest in learning more about ethics, moral reasoning and anti-corruption within the Oceania region." 

Fiji Times: https://www.fijitimes.com/fnu-launches-ethics-and-anti-corruption-in-oceania-eaco-course/ 

 

Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) outlines media's role in corruption prevention at APEC Forum. "The agency has three strategic approaches in eradicating corruption: education, prevention, and prosecution. As a result, media management will be conducted by providing proportional emphasis to support the three strategies." 

ANTARA: https://en.antaranews.com/news/241677/kpk-outlines-medias-role-in-corruption-prevention-at-apec-forum 

 

[Blog] Historic UN resolution recognizes healthy environment is a human right. "A clean, healthy and sustainable environment is a matter of justice, with expanded opportunities for advocacy, legal claims, strategic litigation, and ultimately, greater accountability of states and other actors." 

UNDP: https://www.undp.org/blog/historic-un-resolution-recognizes-healthy-environment-human-right