Myanmar business handbook / Digital ID Framework / Thailand hosts ASEAN-PAC

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Myanmar launches handbook to help firms combat corruption.  “The document, available in English and Myanmar language, aims to provide guidance for businesses in Myanmar to support their anti-graft programmes, drawing on inspiration from examples in Myanmar and elsewhere. It is structure around the eight principles for companies to take action to combat corruption issued by the [Anti-Corruption Commission].”

Kyaw Soe Htet/Myanmar Times: https://www.mmtimes.com/news/myanmar-launches-handbook-help-firms-combat-corruption.html

 

An Evaluation Framework for Digital ID (Blog).  “National Digital ID programmes are being deployed worldwide to facilitate inclusion of marginalised communities, and ensure more effective and open governance through efficient delivery of government services and welfare measures, reduced corruption...[but] it is critical to adopt a rights-based approach and incorporate safeguards during their development and implementation.”

Yesha Tshering Paul/Open Government Partnership: https://www.opengovpartnership.org/stories/an-evaluation-framework-for-digital-id/

 

NACC is Hosting 16th ASEAN Parties Against Corruption (ASEAN-PAC) Secretariat Meeting in Bangkok.  “The [National Anti-Corruption Commission] Thailand will be hosting the 16th ASEAN-PAC Secretariat Meeting on 24 August 2020 via VIDEO Conference platform. The meeting provides a platform for the ten Southeast Asian anti-corruption agencies to exchange information and experience on regional anti-corruption efforts and to contribute to the sustainable economic and social development of the ASEAN region by tackling corruption”

NACC: https://www.nacc.go.th/english/categorydetail/2019122712514151207005112EK12853/20200820142009  

Thank you to Ms. Orawan Phuwatharadol, Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (of Thailand), for sharing this news.

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