Pakistan – Indonesia - PNG

IMF Urges Pakistan to Set Anti-Corruption Task Force to Ensure Transparency. "Pakistan will publish a comprehensive review of the anti-corruption institutional framework, mainly the National Accountability Bureau by January 2023 by a task force with the participation of independent experts." 

The KHAAMA Press: https://www.khaama.com/imf-urges-pakistan-to-set-anti-corruption-task-force-to-ensure-transparency/ 

 

Building an anti-corruption culture in Indonesia from the village up. "There are several efforts that people can make to participate in corruption eradication, including ensuring that they and their families do not indulge in corruption, acting as anti-corruption mentors and helping spread the values of integrity in the community, and reporting or providing information." 

ANTARA News: https://en.antaranews.com/news/257597/building-an-anti-corruption-culture-from-the-village-up 

 

The Anti-corruption and Integrity Strategy 2022-2025 launched in PNG. "The Public Service Commission is serious about its anti-corruption stance: therefore, we have aligned ourselves to other institutions of integrity who are promoters of good governance." 

EMTV: https://emtv.com.pg/psc-anti-corruption-launched/ 

Nigeria – Cambodia - Cyprus

Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) expect that New Money Laundering Act Will Enhance Anti-corruption War. "The new law criminalizes the operation of numbered accounts and also mandates financial institutions to ascertain the beneficial owners of accounts before opening such accounts." 

Leadership: https://leadership.ng/new-money-laundering-act-will-enhance-anti-corruption-war-efcc/ 

 

Work still remains for Cambodia to drop off Financial Action Task Force grey list. "High risk areas for money laundering include gambling, casinos, real estate and shadow investments which are not properly registered." 

Inside Asian Gaming: https://www.asgam.com/index.php/2022/10/26/work-still-remains-for-cambodia-to-drop-off-financial-action-task-force-grey-list/ 

 

European Commission endorses a positive preliminary assessment of Cyprus' request. "Cyprus submitted to the Commission a payment request based on the achievement of the 14 milestones that cover reforms and investments in the electricity market, in the areas of energy efficiency and circular economy, and anti-corruption and transparency." 

European Commission: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_6333 

Global – South Korea/Indonesia - Morocco

[Publication] Civil society monitoring in the health sector. "For successful engagement with and effective monitoring of the health sector, it is important to select the right partner, work closely with communities and authorities, and consider the most appropriate project design and implementation." 

U4 Anti-corruption Resource Centre: https://www.u4.no/publications/civil-society-monitoring-in-the-health-sector 

 

The Korean anti-corruption agency Sharing "the operation of e-People and Best Practices for Addressing Grievance Complaints" with Indonesia. "The Indonesian delegation was especially interested in e-People and practices of addressing grievance complaints in Korea."  

ACRC: https://acrc.go.kr/board.es?mid=a20301000000&bid=62&list_no=42583&act=view 

 

Morocco's King Appoints Members of Morocco's Anti-Corruption Authority. "The monarch appointed members of the authority as part of the country's approach, aiming at completing the formation of the national institution to assume its mission to implement policies that seek to mitigate corruption challenges." 

Morocco World News: https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2022/10/352028/king-mohammed-vi-appoints-members-of-moroccos-anti-corruption-authority 

South Africa – Qatar – Sri Lanka

South African President issues stern warning to the corrupt as he outlines steps to fight state capture. "Corruption is a betrayal of our democracy and an assault on the institutions that we established together to advance the values of our Constitution and the interests of our people." 

News 24: https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/full-speech-ramaphosa-issues-stern-warning-to-the-corrupt-as-he-outlines-steps-to-fight-state-capture-20221023 

 

The Administrative Control and Transparency Authority (ACTA) of Qatar organises training programme on measures to prevent risk of corruption. "The programme, which targeted experts from ACTA and experts concerned with internal control in government institutions in Qatar, reviewed several aspects to enhance the knowledge and skills of participants in corruption risk assessment." 

Gulf Times: https://www.gulf-times.com/story/727481/ACTA-organises-training-programme-on-measures-to-prevent-risk-of-corruption 

 

Sri Lanka passes constitutional amendment to trim presidential powers and beef up anti-corruption safeguards. "This amendment will not only help bring about the system change demanded by Sri Lankans it will also help in securing an IMF programme and other international assistance to rebuild the economy." 

English: https://en.prothomalo.com/international/south-asia/m8sf85nrpq 

DR Congo – Ukraine – Global

DR Congo improves extractive sector transparency but more needed - anti-graft body. "The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), which sets a global standard for good governance in oil, gas and mineral resources, said Congo has achieved a high overall score in the implementation of the 2019 EITI Standards." 

Financial Post: https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/congo-improves-extractive-sector-transparency-but-more-needed-anti-graft-body 

 

[Opinion] History reveals how to get Ukraine reconstruction right: anti-corruption. "Successfully countering corruption—including undermining the power of kleptocratic oligarchs and sustaining ongoing efforts to reform political institutions—will help ensure reconstruction funds are well spent." 

Brookings Institution: https://www.brookings.edu/blog/up-front/2022/10/20/history-reveals-how-to-get-ukraine-reconstruction-right-anti-corruption/ 

 

Promoting Information Integrity in Elections. "In May 2022, UNDP launched an Action Coalition on Information Integrity in Elections as part of the Danish Government' Tech for Democracy initiative. Among its activities, an online consultation is on the way to explore the key concerns and responses to elections-related information pollution in diverse contexts." 

UNDP Oslo Governance Centre: https://www.undp.org/policy-centre/oslo/news/promoting-information-integrity-elections

Kazakhstan – Western Balkans - Finland

Anti-Corruption Agency of Kazakhstan Implements Crucial Measures to Reduce Corruption Risks, Return Illegally Withdrawn Assets. "Combating corruption is one of the most important areas of presidential reforms. The country adopted its anti-corruption policy for 2022-2026." 

The Astana Times: https://astanatimes.com/2022/10/anti-corruption-agency-implements-crucial-measures-to-reduce-corruption-risks-return-illegally-withdrawn-assets/ 

 

Judiciary, media and corruption remain critical areas in European Commission reports for Western Balkans. "The country needs to keep up the speed and make use of the screening process to explore its full potential to accelerate the implementation of EU reforms. The fight against corruption needs to continue and further efforts are needed in the area of Public Administration Reform." 

European Western Balkans: https://europeanwesternbalkans.com/2022/10/12/judiciary-media-and-corruption-remain-critical-areas-in-ec-reports-for-western-balkans/ 

 

[Publication] Finland's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing. "Since the 2019 assessment of Finland's measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing, the country has taken a number of actions to strengthen its framework." 

FATF: https://www.fatf-gafi.org/publications/mutualevaluations/documents/fur-finland-2022.html 

Global – Vietnam – New Zealand

[Publication] Unmasking Control: A guide to Beneficial Ownership Transparency. "This book is a guide for practitioners, policymakers, and other researchers to establish comprehensive frameworks for holding beneficial ownership information. It proposes questions to guide strategic thinking and discussion about the establishment of an effective system of beneficial ownership information, for anti-money laundering purposes." 

IMF: https://www.elibrary.imf.org/view/book/9798400208041/9798400208041.xml?cid=web-com-TBOIGPEA 

 

UNDP launched a new project to improve Vietnam's implementation of UNCAC. "The project is supported by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs under the US Department of State, and the UNDP ACPIS Global Programme. It is partly sponsored by the Norwegian Government through the ACPIS programme." 

Vietnam Plus: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/undp-project-to-help-vietnam-further-corruption-fight/240249.vnp 

 

Transparency International New Zealand launched Financial Integrity System Assessment (FISA) for New Zealand financial entities to assess and improve their integrity systems. "‍There are nine focus areas: governance, accountability, policy oversight, communications, human capital, customer services, risk monitoring, operations and procurement. Benchmark questions are included in each section. Questions are self-scored, with responses verified against publicly available information." 

TI New Zealand: https://www.transparency.org.nz/fisa 

Global - Global/U.S. - Iraq

[Online course] Corruption risk management. "2-week, expert-led course. Learn basic principles of corruption risk management. This course equips development practitioners with knowledge on how to identify and act on corruption risks in their work." 

U4 Anti-corruption Resource Centre: https://www.u4.no/courses/corruption-risk-management 

 

[Blog] Dekleptification—How USAID has fought corruption in Ukraine and elsewhere. "The Dekleptification Guide is a program guide built on the knowledge and experience of USAID staff involved in anti-corruption programs in 14 USAID missions…Here are recent report that are excellent companion pieces to the guide." 

Brookings: https://www.brookings.edu/blog/future-development/2022/10/06/dekleptification-how-usaid-has-fought-corruption-in-ukraine-and-elsewhere/ 

 

New Iraqi premier has a chance at introducing reform but can he tame corruption. "Prime minister has vowed to tackle the endemic corruption in the country and tweeted yesterday: We will not allow Iraqis' money to be robbed. We will never hesitate to take real measures to stop the corruption that has so brazenly spread across all levels of government." 

The Arab Weekly: https://thearabweekly.com/new-iraqi-premier-has-chance-introducing-reform-can-he-tame-corruption 

Global - Global - Ghana

[Publication] Corruption and water governance in the Mekong River Basin. "These governance systems have clear implications for local communities in terms of food security and production, resettlement and ethnicity, gender, migration, and human rights." 

U4 Anti-corruption Resource Centre: https://www.u4.no/publications/corruption-and-water-governance-in-the-mekong-river-basin 

 

Taking the Guesswork out of Measuring Corruption. ""None of this is straightforward or one-size-fits-all. But when we measure corruption, we often wind up doing this – one-size-fits-all," said David-Barrett, who heads IACA (International Anti-Corruption Academy)'s new Global Programme on Measuring Corruption." 

Whistleblower Network News: https://whistleblowersblog.org/global-whistleblowers/taking-the-guesswork-out-of-measuring-corruption/ 

 

[Opinion] Ghana Fights Corruption with Beneficial Ownership Transparency. "Lack of transparency of beneficial ownership is said to be the safe haven for corruption, tax evasion, and illicit financial flows in countries across the globe, including Ghana." 

Modern Ghana: https://www.modernghana.com/news/1189090/ghana-fights-corruption-with-bo-transparency.html 

Global - Hungary - Nigeria

Exporting corruption 2022: Top trading countries doing even less than before to stop foreign bribery. "Despite a few breakthroughs, multinational companies bribing their way into foreign markets go largely unpunished, and victims' compensation is rare." 

Transparency International: https://www.transparency.org/en/news/exporting-corruption-2022-top-trading-countries-foreign-bribery-enforcement-multinational-companies 

 

Deadline by the European Union For Hungary Anti-corruption Reforms Extended. "The EU's budget commissioner, Johannes Hahn, has said the measures proposed by Hungary to reduce graft appeared "in principle" to be sufficient, if correctly applied." 

Barron's: https://www.barrons.com/news/eu-deadline-for-hungary-anti-corruption-reforms-extended-01665566407?refsec=topics_afp-news 

 

IMF Urges Nigeria to Address Institutional Corruption. "Further enhancing the Auditor General would be a major, step forward towards more accountable public finances and strengthening the anti-corruption regime for sure." 

This Live: https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/10/11/imf-urges-nigeria-to-address-institutional-corruption/ 

Global – Global – U.K.

[Announcement] BASEL AML (Anti-money laundering) Index. "Published annually, the Public Edition of the Basel AML Index ranks countries with sufficient data to calculate a reliable risk score. It is a snapshot of global ML/TF risks and progress by countries and regions over time." 

BASEL Institute: https://index.baselgovernance.org/ 

 

[Blog] Corruption and money laundering are destroying the planet. "In a fast-changing world, progress in addressing money laundering and terrorist financing risks is not moving fast enough." 

The FCPA Blog: https://fcpablog.com/2022/10/10/corruption-and-money-laundering-are-destroying-the-planet/ 

 

[Publication] Partners in Crime. "More than one in ten of all Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) ever incorporated in Britain bear the hallmarks of shell companies used for serious financial crimes." 

Transparency International UK: https://www.transparency.org.uk/partners-in-crime-UK-LLP-Limited-Liability-Partnership-money-laundering 

Armenia - Nigeria – Ukraine

EU-funded anti-corruption programme launched in Armenia. "Over the next two years, the project will contribute to strengthening integrity and preventing corruption in the Armenian public sector by helping to introduce anti-corruption education, raise public awareness and promote implementation of the Anti-Corruption Strategy." 

EU Neighbors East: https://euneighbourseast.eu/news/latest-news/eu-funded-anti-corruption-programme-launched-in-armenia/ 

 

The Nigerian President says that Corruption in Education Sector Undermining Government Investments. "Government and stakeholders in the educational sector are concerned about the manifestation of various forms of corruption in the education sector." 

Channels TV: https://www.channelstv.com/2022/10/05/corruption-in-education-sector-undermining-govt-investments-says-buhari/ 

 

[Blog] Investigative journalism is essential for Ukraine reconstruction and anti-corruption. "The lessons of fighting corruption in recent reconstruction efforts lead to that conclusion. Corruption risks run high when investments are large and distributed quickly. No nation is immune." 

Brookings Institution: https://www.brookings.edu/blog/up-front/2022/10/06/investigative-journalism-is-essential-for-ukraine-reconstruction-and-anti-corruption/ 

Africa – Sri Lanka - Africa

[Blog] What role can digital play in Africa's health challenges? "Digital technology is a key factor that will expand universal health coverage by eliminating a number of barriers such as costs, complicated access and lack of quality of care, while extending the range of services, particularly in regions where infrastructure and personnel are scarce or non-existent." 

UNDP:https://www.undp.org/blog/what-role-can-digital-play-africas-health-challenges 

 

Sri Lanka to pass new anti-corruption laws. "Under these laws, an Independent Commission would be established and its officers will be able to arrest suspects without a magisterial order or a warrant." 

Big News Network: https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/272870253/sri-lanka-to-pass-new-anti-corruption-laws 

 

Recommended to African governments to invest in Artificial Intelligence for an everlasting solution to corruption. "Artificial Intelligence has the capacity to reveal or even predict corruption or fraud that previously was nearly or completely impossible to detect." 

Modern Ghana: https://www.modernghana.com/news/1187865/invest-in-artificial-intelligence-to-solve-corrupt.html 

ASEAN - Vietnam - Hungary

[Publication] Identifying solutions for Anti-Corruption Agencies to achieve success in ASEAN. "UNDP advanced efforts to foster democratic governance with partner countries in the region through the recently published Guidance Note for Anti-Corruption Agencies, developed by FairBiz - Promoting a Fair Business Environment project. The project is funded by the UK Government, and the ASEAN Economic Reform Programme." 

UNDP: https://www.undp.org/asia-pacific/fairbiz/blog/identifying-solutions-anti-corruption-agencies-achieve-success-asean 

 

Prime Minister of Vietnam ordered ministries, agencies, and People's Committees of provinces and cities to immediately address corruption. "They were requested to remain resolute and persistent in implementing measures in the fight with greater political determination, and stronger, more drastic and effective actions." 

Vietnam Plus: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/pm-orders-more-efforts-in-corruption-fight/239455.vnp 

 

Hungarian parliament passes law on Integrity Authority. "The authority will work to identify systemic problems and conduct integrity risk assessments, as well as prepare an annual integrity report. It will also lead a register of companies excluded from public procurements." 

Daily news Hungary: https://dailynewshungary.com/hungarian-parliament-passes-law-on-integrity-authority/ 

Global - Malaysia – Australia

One year on, Pandora Papers continues to be anti-corruption 'tour de force'. "From pivotal legislative pushes in the U.S. and elsewhere, to ongoing probes into deposed leaders and tax dodgers, the impact of the largest ever offshore investigation is still being felt around the world." 

International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ): https://www.icij.org/investigations/pandora-papers/one-year-on-pandora-papers-continues-to-be-anti-corruption-tour-de-force/ 

 

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) concern with increase in women perpetrators in corruption. "A total of 824 women were arrested from 2017 until August this year and of that number, 356 of them were charged in court." 

The Malaysian Reserve: https://themalaysianreserve.com/2022/10/03/macc-concern-with-increase-in-women-perpetrators-in-corruption-azam-baki/ 

 

National anti-corruption commission of Australia will be able to intercept WhatsApp messages. "Interception is available and the commission will have the same powers available to it, subject to warrant, that the police and our intelligence agency have." 

Wa Today: https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/federal/national-anti-corruption-commission-will-be-able-to-intercept-whatsapp-messages-a-g-20221002-p5bmis.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed 

Nigeria – U.S. – COE/Tunisia

[Opinion] Nigeria must fight the oil thieves that are wrecking its economy. "Oil theft is a channel of illicit financial flow that endangers the achievement of the UN's sustainable development goals (SDGs) in Nigeria and elsewhere." 

The Africa Report: https://www.theafricareport.com/245471/nigeria-must-fight-the-oil-thieves-that-are-wrecking-its-economy/ 

 

The Financial Accountability and Corporate Transparency (FACT) Coalition Welcomes First Final Rule to Implement Landmark Corporate Transparency Act of the U.S. "With information on the true owners of anonymous shell companies, law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, and our allies will be able to effectively combat corruption and money laundering." 

The FACT coalition: https://thefactcoalition.org/the-fact-coalition-welcomes-first-final-rule-to-implement-landmark-corporate-transparency-act/ 

 

Council of Europe (COE) supports enhancement of capacities of obliged entities in the financial sector in Tunisia. "COE supported two training of trainers sessions on Prevention and fight against money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CTF) from 27 to 30 September 2022…Specific sessions were dedicated to requirements for the respective groups on AML/CTF." 

COE: https://www.coe.int/en/web/corruption/-/council-of-europe-supports-enhancement-of-capacities-of-obliged-entities-in-the-financial-sector-in-tunisia