SME business integrity / Afghanistan conflict and corruption / Emerging technologies for judicial integrity

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Business Integrity in Small and Medium Enterprises (Webinar).  This webinar on Wednesday 25 August, 13:00-16:00 (GMT+7) provides an opportunity for business integrity stakeholders to share innovations, resources, signs of progress, and future directions related to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Southeast Asia, with a focus on the management of corruption risks and third-party due diligence, which are high priorities of the private business sector. The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative will also be launching the Practical Guide to Corruption Risk Assessment for Small and Medium Enterprise (SMEs) to help organisations promote integrity and responsible business conduct.”

Ethixbase: https://ethixbase.com/webinar-business-integrity-in-smes-risk-assessment-and-corruption-prevention    

 

Conflict and corruption: Case of Afghanistan, lesson for Nepal (Commentary).  “The history of corruption has taught us one lesson: If it is the corruption that can prop up a regime then it is again the corruption that could lead to its swift downfall.”

Narayan Manandhar/Nepal Live Today: https://www.nepallivetoday.com/2021/08/22/conflict-and-corruption-case-of-afghanistan-lesson-for-nepal/  

 

Release of research into Emerging Technologies impact on Judicial Integrity (Virtual event).  “The Judicial Integrity Network ASEAN has surveyed judges in the region and conducted research into the implications of new technologies on judicial integrity and court excellence…On September 21st we will share the research results and invite feedback on the tools. You can provide feedback on these tools in a strategic foresight workshop as part of the launch event”

United Nations Development Programme: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jin-asean-emerging-technologies-research-launch-tickets-167126171879                        

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