Global – Global - Nigeria

[Publication] Corruption and crimes linked to the transfer of athletes increase risk among minors and vulnerable adults: new UNODC research. "Strong anecdotal evidence indicates a variety of corrupt and criminal conducts in transactions related to the transfer of athletes, from illicit financial flows to trafficking in persons." 

UNODC: https://www.unodc.org/unodc/frontpage/2022/November/corruption-and-crimes-linked-to-the-transfer-of-athletes-increase-risk-among-minors-and-vulnerable-adults_-new-unodc-research.html 

 

[Blog] Investing in forests for climate action. "There is also a need for transformational change in how climate finance is allocated, disbursed, and effectively implemented, so that the resources needed are available rapidly for climate action on the ground." 

UNDP: https://www.undp.org/blog/investing-forests-climate-action 

 

Money Laundering: Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) beams searchlight on more governors ahead of 2023. "The anti-graft agency (EFCC) is monitoring illicit financial flows by many state governors without elucidating on the particulars of those under surveillance." 

Peoples Gazette: https://gazettengr.com/money-laundering-efcc-beams-searchlight-on-more-governors-ahead-of-2023/ 

G20 – PNG – Global

G20 Bali Leaders' Declaration. "We will continue to lead by example through strengthening and implementing our obligations and commitments to anti-corruption efforts including through legally binding instruments, while renewing our commitment to zero tolerance for corruption." 

White House: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/11/16/g20-bali-leaders-declaration/ 

 

The Papua New Guinea (PNG) Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) launched its Anti-Corruption and Integrity Strategy 2023-2025. "ICAC foresees that the threat of corruption is not only from the outside but also within, thus it is critically important for ICAC to ensure that they have systems and processes that can help them eradicate corruption." 

Papua New Guinea Today: https://news.pngfacts.com/2022/11/icac-launches-strategy-to-combat.html 

 

[Announcement] TRACE Bribery Risk Matrix 2022. "It measures business bribery risk in 194 jurisdictions. The overall country risk score is a combined and weighted score of four domains: Business Interactions with Government; Anti-Bribery Deterrence and Enforcement; Government and Civil Service Transparency; and Capacity for Civil Society Oversight, including the role of the media." 

Trace: https://www.traceinternational.org/trace-matrix 

Global – Global - Nigeria

[Publication] Greening energy: An anti-corruption primer. "Corruption is expected to pose major obstacles for the green energy transition. Decarbonisation of energy systems requires investments from the tens to hundreds of trillions of dollars." 

U4 Anti-corruption Resource Centre: https://www.u4.no/publications/greening-energy-an-anti-corruption-primer 

 

COP27: India calls for ambitious and concessional finance goal post-2025.  "Transparency and trust are the backbones of all multilateral discussions. Having a clear definition of climate finance will promote transparency and trust, vital for furthering constructive deliberations." 

Hindustan Times: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/cop27-india-calls-for-ambitious-and-concessional-finance-goal-post2025-101668448677292-amp.html 

 

Stakeholders seek application of behavior change approach to fight corruption in Nigeria. "We are advocating that we should all come back to the drawing boards and get our values rights in the society. All the behaviors that are illegal let us leave. It is for our common good so that we can have shared prosperity and we can all do it right and get it right." 

Vanguard: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/11/stakeholders-seek-application-of-behaviour-change-approach-to-fight-corruption/ 

Africa – Armenia - Zimbabwe

Return Stolen Assets to Original Victims, CSO Activist Tells Anti-corruption Agencies. "He also charged African countries to come up with legal frameworks for the management of recovered assets, stating that it will encourage countries outside the African continent where the assets are located to send them back to Africa." 

Economic Confidential: https://economicconfidential.com/2022/11/return-stolen-assets/ 

 

[Publication] Developments and detection of education fraud in the Republic of Armenia: Risks and responses in the Covid-19 age. "The pandemic revealed the need to reconsider the traditional tools and policies used for transparency, accountability and anti-corruption measures in education." 

Council of Europe: https://www.coe.int/en/web/education/-/new-study-discusses-academic-fraud-in-the-republic-of-armenia-in-the-covid-19-context 

 

Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) takes anti-corruption education to rural place. "The objective of the campaign is to raise awareness among the rural populace, empower the rural people with knowledge, skills and strategies in mitigating corruption." 

The Herald: https://www.herald.co.zw/zacc-takes-anti-corruption-awareness-campaign-to-rural-areas/ 

Global – Afghanistan – South Africa

[Publication] Specialised anti-corruption courts – A comparative mapping. "While there are no definitive best practices for specialised anti-corruption courts, existing models and experience provide some guidance to reformers considering the creation of similar institutions." 

U4 Anti-corruption Resource Centre: https://www.u4.no/publications/specialised-anti-corruption-courts 

 

[Opinion] Corruption and its effects on the people of Afghanistan. "To put an end to corruption in Afghanistan, restructuring of government management and financial accounting is needed." 

Modern Diplomacy: https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2022/11/13/corruption-and-its-effects-on-the-people-of-afghanistan/ 

 

South Africa's New procurement bill to tackle corruption in government. "The President last month pledged to redesign the country's entire anti-corruption architecture, including banning ministers from participating in procurement, introducing new laws to regulate state contracts and ensuring whistle-blowers are better protected." 

Tech Central: https://techcentral.co.za/new-procurement-bill-to-tackle-corruption-in-government/217181/ 

Nigeria – Saudi Arabia - Madagascar

Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seeks transparency in oil sector. "The complexities in the oil and gas industry render the sector "vulnerable and highly susceptible to money laundering." 

Punch: https://punchng.com/efcc-seeks-transparency-in-oil-sector/ 

 

Saudi Arabia becomes member in steering committee of the International Partnership Against Corruption in Sport (IPACS). "A leading role (is expected) in formulating and defining international anti-corruption policies in the sports field to achieve the highest levels of transparency, integrity and governance in granting the rights to host and broadcast international matches and competitions." 

Saudi Gazette: https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/626791 

 

Transparency International (TI) calls for accountability in Madagascar's lychee market. "TI conducted research into this opaque trade and found evidence of numerous potential infractions, including foreign bribery, unlawful agreements, tax fraud, laundering and concealment of such offences." 

TI: https://www.transparency.org/en/press/transparency-international-calls-for-accountability-in-madagascars-lychee-market 

Portugal – Ukraine - St Kitts and Nevis

OECD says Portugal must step up fight against corruption of foreign public officials. "The OECD report points out that detection of corruption "remains low and Portuguese authorities have prematurely closed" cases of corruption by foreign public officials "without thoroughly and proactively investigating the relevant allegations". 

Portugal Resident: https://www.portugalresident.com/portugal-must-step-up-fight-against-corruption-of-foreign-public-officials-oecd/ 

 

European Commission proposes a support package of up to €18 billion for Ukraine for 2023. "The funds will carry out sectoral and institutional reforms, including anti-corruption and judicial reforms, respect of the rule of law, good governance, and modernisation of the national and local institutions." 

European Commission: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/de/qanda_22_6701 

 

St Kitts and Nevis creates new opportunities for business by rooting out corruption. "The government sees the new Anti-Corruption Act as one step towards reactivating its infrastructural and social growth and building a more resilient and inclusive economy." 

Yahoo Finance: https://www.yahoo.com/now/st-kitts-nevis-creates-opportunities-123200037.html