Nigeria - Qatar - Malaysia

Technology Key to Curbing Corruption, Illicit Financial Flows identified by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) Nigeria. "In the past three years, the commission has invested in technology to enhance its forensic capability and trained staff in digital documents analysis, handwriting analysis, polygraphic technology, and sundry skills." 

This Day Live: https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/09/05/icpc-technology-key-to-curbing-corruption-illicit-financial-flows-2/ 

 

Qatar leading in fight against fraud, corruption in Arab region, claimed by the Chair of the Qatar Association of Certified Public Accountants (QCPA). "Also, with the hosting of the World Cup and the entry of large numbers of visitors, the QCPA believes in its social responsibility and the need to increase societal awareness in the face of crime." 

The Peninsula: https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/05/09/2022/qatar-leading-in-fight-against-fraud-corruption-in-arab-region 

 

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is partnering with the Anti-Corruption Student Group. "The partnership was necessary to ensure more than one million students at the public higher education institutions, private higher education institutes, polytechnics and those at community colleges aware of the crime." 

New Straits Times: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2022/08/820276/macc-working-amar-spread-anti-corruption-message 

Global - Global - Global

[Open Online Course] UNESCO Massive Open Online Course: Access to Information Laws and Policies and their Implementation. "This course, developed by the Centre for Law and Democracy (CLD) and the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), is an introduction to the right to access information held by public authorities." 

UNESCO: https://unesco-ati-mooc.thinkific.com/courses/unesco-massive-open-online-course-access-to-information-laws-and-policies-and-their-implementation 

 

[Blog] Goodbye government, hello corruption. "Bad politics and corruption are ideally addressed together. Doing so is not expensive compared to the budgets wasted if these problems go unchecked." 

U4 Research Centre: https://www.u4.no/blog/goodbye-government-hello-corruption 

 

[Opinion] Transnational organized crime: A threat to global public goods. "UN has found that an estimated $1.6 trillion, or 2.7 per cent of global GDP, is laundered annually. And according to the World Bank, $1 trillion per year is used to bribe public officials. To put these figures in context, the total official development assistance going to developing countries in 2020 was only $194 billion." 

Sipri (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute): https://www.sipri.org/commentary/topical-backgrounder/2022/transnational-organized-crime-threat-global-public-goods 

Africa - Zimbabwe - Sri Lanka

The Tax Justice Network Africa said Africa was losing $88.6 billion to Illicit Financial Flow annually. "African government had not done enough to reduce the tobacco induced burden, adding that the current regulation should be revisited." 

This Day: https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/09/01/group-africa-losing-88-6bn-to-illicit-financial-flow-annually/ 

 

There are no sacred cows in the fight against corruption said the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC). "There is zero-tolerance to corruption and ZACC will unleash the full might of the law to deal with perpetrators." 

The Herald: https://www.herald.co.zw/no-sacred-cows-in-fight-against-corruption-zacc/ 

 

IMF provisionally agrees on Sri Lanka bailout package. "The IMF's help is also subject to Sri Lanka following previously agreed measures like reducing corruption vulnerabilities and unlocking the growth potential of the island." 

La Prensa Latina: https://www.laprensalatina.com/imf-provisionally-agrees-on-sri-lanka-bailout-package/ 

FATF/Germany – Nigeria - India

[Publication] Germany's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing from Financial Action Task Force. "Some of (these) new measures are already delivering results but Germany needs to continue to implement reforms and take steps to make sure that there is resourcing and prioritization at the operational level to combat illicit financial flows." 

FATF: https://www.fatf-gafi.org/publications/mutualevaluations/documents/mer-germany-2022.html 

 

Nigeria's Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) boss questioned the middlemen role played by some lawyers for suspects involved in corruption. "Some lawyers are engaged in the payment of bribes to file cases in courts or to collect receipts. Lawyers must dare to speak and challenge the status quo and reinvigorate the fight against corruption and money laundering." 

PM News: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2022/08/30/how-lawyers-are-obstructing-war-against-corruption-icpc-boss/ 

 

[Opinion] If India Is to Fight Corruption, the Focus Must Be on Dam Projects. "Measures to tap corrupt means in awarding tenders, checking the raw materials used for building structures, and strict vigilance on misappropriating of funds allocated for resettlement and other works hugely depend on the political will of the government." 

The Wire: https://thewire.in/politics/if-india-is-to-fight-corruption-the-focus-must-be-on-dam-projects 

 

Thailand - Vietnam - OECD/Ukraine

Advocating Transparency and Driving Economic Growth In Thailand. "Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) supports and promotes the country's efforts to foster a safe and conducive environment for business to flourish and is working to drive economic growth and encourage trade and investment." 

Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/nacc-thailand/2022/08/30/advocating-transparency-and-driving-economic-growth-in-thailand/?sh=3d3ca2272ced 

 

Vietnam attends the Regional Anti-Corruption Conference for Law Enforcement Professionals in Southeast Asia in Thailand. "The Vietnamese delegation proposed result-oriented initiatives to implement the UN convention, saying UN member countries should closely cooperate to handle corruption cases relating to foreigners and trans-national crimes." 

Vietnam Plus: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnam-attends-regional-anticorruption-conference-in-thailand/236472.vnp 

 

OECD ready to help Ukraine eliminate corruption risks in post-war reconstruction process. "OECD Secretary General emphasized the importance of efforts to increase transparency in the public sphere, in particular, in the issue of avoiding conflicts of interest and ensuring integrity. Also, according to him, it is extremely important to protect anticorruption bodies from attacks." 

Ukrinform: https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-economy/3561176-oecd-ready-to-help-ukraine-eliminate-corruption-risks-in-postwar-reconstruction-process.html 

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