Global – G20 - Mongolia

[Publication] Strengthening the ethics framework within aid organisations. "New approaches are emerging to enhance integrity and reduce corruption risks. Aid agencies can now complement compliance-based approaches with values-based approaches." 

U4 Anti-corruption Resource Centre: https://www.u4.no/publications/strengthening-the-ethics-framework-within-aid-organisations 

 

[Opinion] From Indonesia to India: Is there hope for anti-corruption efforts within G20? "The G20 has a long way to go, although the body continues to reiterate its commitment to fighting graft and leading by example on core issues such as the role of audit institutions, anti-corruption education, money laundering and graft in the renewable energy sector." 

The Manila Times: https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/09/30/opinion/columns/from-indonesia-to-india-is-there-hope-for-anti-corruption-efforts-within-g20/1860362 

 

Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights of the United Nations Welcomes Mongolia's Efforts to Promote Human Rights. "Mongolia had also approved policies and action plans to intensify the fight against corruption, such as the 2016 National Anti-Corruption Program. That project included events and activities to prevent corruption risks." 

UN Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner: https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2022/09/committee-economic-social-and-cultural-rights-welcomes-mongolias-efforts 

Global – Global - Seychelles

[Opinion] The connection between corruption and entrepreneurship. "The recent study of Asian Development Bank concluded that the impact of corruption on entrepreneurship is not only statistically significant but also economically significant. For instance, the empirical results indicate that a decrease in corruption increases the entry rate of new firms." 

The Manila Times: https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/09/29/opinion/editorial/the-connection-between-corruption-and-entrepreneurship/1860213 

 

Member of European Parliament launches call for a world anti-corruption agency for sport. "It is time to change the rules of engagement, to put the autonomy of sport on a new footing and reorganize it around accountability and transparency. There is clearly a need for an independent watchdog organization with transnational reach and the power to act in cases of corruption." 

Play the game: https://www.playthegame.org/news/member-of-european-parliament-launches-call-for-a-world-anti-corruption-agency-for-sport/ 

 

IMF advises Seychelles Central Bank to improve transparency. "The Bank was advised for improved transparency practices mostly in the areas of governance and accountability arrangements, confidentiality policy, anti-money laundering / countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) supervisory policies, and internal AML/CFT controls." 

New Business Ethiopia: https://newbusinessethiopia.com/finance/imf-advises-seychelles-central-bank-to-improve-transparency/ 

Global - Hungary - Global

[Job announcement] Consultant – Future Governance: Financial Integrity. "UNDP Oslo Governance Centre is looking for an Expert to research Future Governance and Financial Integrity by preparing a background paper, the two-day workshop and discussion notes." 

UNDP: UNDP Jobs - 109328- Consultant – Future Governance: Financial Integrit 

 

Hungary's commitments to the EU on cutting corruption risks. "Hungary's government has submitted anti-corruption legislation to parliament, trying to stave off a suspension of European Union funds at a time when its economy faces a likely recession next year. And there are 17 commitments Hungary has made." 

Today Online: https://www.todayonline.com/world/hungarys-commitments-eu-cutting-corruption-risks-2003491 

 

[Blog] A global database on environmental corruption could help protect nature and society. "Corruption plays a significant role in environmental harms around the world. A global database of environmental corruption could assist anyone working to address these issues." 

U4 Anti-corruption Resource Centre: https://www.u4.no/blog/a-global-database-on-environmental-corruption-could-help-protect-nature-and-society 

Gambia – Australia – South Korea

Gambia's civil society organizations urge government and parliament to enact anti-corruption bill. "They have once again renewed their commitment by calling on the Gambia government and the National Assembly to act by enacting the Anti-corruption Bill 2019 and operationalise the Access to Information into law, to address corruption and fulfill the right to information." 

The Voice Gambia: https://www.voicegambia.com/2022/09/26/ospg-urges-govt-parliament-to-enact-anti-corruption-bill/ 

 

Australia to create national anti-corruption watchdog. "The commission will investigate serious or systemic corruption by federal government ministers, parliamentarians, political staff and employees of, or contractors to, government entities. It will have retrospective powers and be able to make findings of corruption." 

Business Times: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/government-economy/australia-to-create-national-anti-corruption-watchdog 

 

Korea's anti-corruption agency to conduct a survey of approx. 240,000 citizens and public servants on the integrity level of public institutions. "The 2022 Comprehensive Integrity Assessment will be carried out in earnest to assess the integrity level of 573 public institutions." 

ACRC: https://acrc.go.kr/board.es?mid=a20301000000&bid=62&act=view&list_no=42032 

Botswana – Malawi - Uzbekistan

[Opinion] How Botswana Became One of Africa's Wealthiest Nations. "Botswana's success is closely linked to its strong political and economic institutions, which have made the Sub-Saharan country the most prosperous nation of the region." 

FEE Stories: https://fee.org/articles/how-botswana-became-one-of-africas-wealthiest-nations/ 

 

Malawi's president gets rare praise from Biden administration on the fight against corruption. "US Secretary of State said that he has embraced the agenda of fighting corruption while focusing on developing Malawi's agriculture, mining and tourism sectors." 

Nyasa Times: https://www.nyasatimes.com/chakwera-gets-rare-praise-from-biden-administration-on-the-fight-against-corruption/ 

 

On 23 September 2022, the Second International Tashkent Anti-Corruption Forum was organized by the Anti-Corruption Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan. "The Forum was attended by representatives of foreign anti-corruption authorities, ministries and authorities of the Republic of Uzbekistan, International Organizations, NGO, mass media and civil society, academic community." 

Anti-corruption Agency of Uzbekistan: https://anticorruption.uz/en/item/forum-haqida 

Also look at https://www.osce.org/project-coordinator-in-uzbekistan/526795, https://twitter.com/UNDPGAIN 

Indonesia – Malaysia - Moldova

Indonesia maintains accountability in utilizing state budget. "Finance Minister highlighted that transparency in using the state budget had resulted in good outcomes, especially for social welfare." 

Antara News: https://en.antaranews.com/news/251085/indonesia-maintains-accountability-in-utilizing-state-budget-minister 

 

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) launches digital platform for people with hearing problems to channel information on corruption. "They (the hearing impaired) can channel the information or their enquiries in the form of a recording using sign language…(and) They also don't have to worry because their identities will be kept confidential and protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act." 

The Edge Market: https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/macc-launches-digital-platform-pwds-channel-information-corruption 

 

IMF to give Moldova access to $27 mln to cope with rising costs. "The loan comes as part of a larger, $800 million package that could be disbursed to Moldova if the country improves its fiscal governance and implements, among others, anti-corruption reforms." 

Devdiscourse: https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/headlines/2187821-imf-to-give-moldova-access-to-27-mln-to-cope-with-rising-costs 

U.K. - Nigeria - U.S.

Britain to overhaul public company registry in dirty money crackdown-source. "The government is likely to introduce a new Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill to parliament on Thursday to tackle problems such as the abuse of UK registered companies by international money laundering networks and fraudsters." 

Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/britain-overhaul-public-company-registry-dirty-money-crackdown-source-2022-09-21/ 

 

Nigeria's Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to explore Tech-driven anti-corruption solutions. "What we have tried to do here today is to present ways and means where we could work and partner with ICPC to facilitate that kind of visibility, not just from a technology protection perspective, but also from a financial perspective." 

ICPC: https://icpc.gov.ng/2022/09/21/anti-corruption-fight-icpc-mastercard-to-explore-tech-driven-solutions/ 

 

[Opinion] U.S. must address its own credibility gap to be a leader on combating corruption and ensuring resources for UN SDGs. "U.S. can prove its commitment to ending the world of financial secrecy and empowering communities around the globe." 

FACT Coalition: https://thefactcoalition.org/u-s-must-address-its-own-credibility-gap-to-be-a-leader-on-combating-corruption-and-ensuring-resources-for-un-sustainable-development-goals/