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[Opinion] G7 Summit: Leaders recognize need to address kleptocracy, but remain vague on details. "The G7 should urgently close the loopholes that allow dirty money to flow into their economies. Germany and all G7 countries must immediately make additional resources available to national authorities tasked with the fight against corruption and illicit finance."   Transparency International : https://www.transparency.org/en/press/g7-summit-communique-leaders-recognise-need-to-address-kleptocracy-vague-on-details     Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says landlords letting houses to internet fraudsters risk 15 years in jail. "Any landlord or landlady that let his or her house to internet fraudsters popularly known as Yahoo boys, will henceforth face prosecution."   Nariametrics : https://nairametrics.com/2022/06/28/efcc-says-landlords-letting-houses-to-internet-fraudsters-risk-15-years-in-jail/     ...

[Publication] Safeguarding the Covid-19 vaccine distribution: Evaluating the role of blockchain by U4 Research Centre. "International organisations should examine blockchain's effectiveness against the many challenges identified by research and pilots."   U4 : https://www.u4.no/publications/safeguarding-the-covid-19-vaccine-distribution-evaluating-the-role-of-blockchain     Sub-Saharan Africa Reveals Lessons for Governance By the IMF African Department. "The third element is ensuring efficiency, transparency, and public oversight of investments. This is especially crucial given the need to scale up public investment in infrastructure in Africa. The book points to studies that show that when there is not enough government oversight of public procurement processes, project costs tend to be higher."   IMF : https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2022/06/22/CF-SSA-Lessons-for-Governance     [Leaflet] " Clean Portal ...

Registration and workshops now open for International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) 2022. "This year's IACC will be held in the capital city of the US between 6-10 December 2022, themed "Uprooting Corruption, Defending Democratic Values". The conference will bring together decision-makers, activists, journalists, civil society groups and business people from over 100 countries and all walks of life."   Transparency International : https://www.transparency.org/en/news/registration-open-2022-international-anti-corruption-conference     New Norwegian Transparency Act on social sustainability becomes effective as of 1 July 2022. "Obligating larger enterprises to comply with fundamental human rights and decent working conditions for employees throughout their supply chain, the Act marks a clear move towards transparency in the supply chain in Norway, which has also been seen in the UK."   Global Compliance News : https://www....

[Publication] Corruption-free Climate Finance: Strengthening multilateral funds by Transparency International . "Standards of governance in climate finance will be a critical indicator in determining how effective climate funds will be in safeguarding the earth's climate and environment."   TI : https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/corruption-free-climate-finance-strengthening-multilateral-funds     In 2021, Africa Notches Strong Progress in Building Tax Transparency, tackling Illicit Financial Flows. " The Tax Transparency in Africa 2022 report which covers 38 countries, documents Africa's progress in tackling tax evasion and other illicit financial flows (IFFs) through transparency and exchange of information (EOI) for tax purposes."   NAIJA 247 News : https://naija247news.com/2022/06/21/in-2021-africa-notches-strong-progress-in-building-tax-transparency-tackling-illicit-financial-flows/     Armenian Anti-Co...

Chairman of the Jordan Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission (JIACC) said that modern technology plays a "distinguished" role in preventing and combating corruption. "JIACC has launched a digital support directorate, which provides technical assistance and digital intelligence and helps law enforcement teams to retrieve data."   Al Bawaba: https://www.albawaba.com/editors-choice/how-can-technology-fight-corruption-1481043     The Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI)'s anti-corruption agenda strengthened under new agreement with Commission of Integrity (COI). "UNDP and COI have today renewed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen KRI's legislative and strategic anti-corruption frameworks and to enhance, the investigative capacity of it in line with international principles and standards."   Relief Web : https://reliefweb.int/report/iraq/kris-anti-corruption-agenda-strengthened-under-new-agreement-commission-integrity-en...

Nigeria's Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) charges students' anti-corruption club to uphold positive values. "ICPC has identified twelve positive values that needed to be taught to every child and it is important that you abide by them all. These values include honesty, discipline, justice, right attitude to work, citizen's rights & duties, national consciousness, contentment, courage, concern for others, family values, religious values & traditional values."   ICPC : https://icpc.gov.ng/2022/06/14/icpc-charges-students-anti-corruption-club-to-uphold-positive-values/     Will beneficial ownership rules curb tenders graft? "Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) transparency could help win the much-needed public support for projects, as government will be able to demonstrate that it is dealing with reputable counterparts in procurement and not just enriching public officials and their cro...

[Survey Result] Open Budget Survey by International Budget Partnership.   "Since 2008, transparency scores have increased more than 20 percent. 31% of countries provide sufficiently detailed information to understand how their budget addresses poverty."  International Budget Partnership :   https://internationalbudget.org/open-budget-survey/open-budget-survey-2021     CSOs Form Sub-Regional Coalition to Expose Corruption In Nigeria, Ghana, Other West African Countries.   "Advocacy Coalition of West Africa (WACOWA) will promote whistleblowing as a tool for fighting corruption in the member countries of the Economic Community of West African and also promote transparency and good governance through the fight against corruption."  Sahara   Reporters :   https://saharareporters.com/2022/06/12/csos-form-sub-regional-coalition-expose-corruption-nigeria-ghana-other-west-african     In Malaysia, instilling an...

Treasury considering rule to address Anti-Money Laundering (AML) 'loopholes' in private investment in the U.S. "Money launderers may see some investment advisers as a low-risk way to enter the U.S. financial system because they can circumvent traditional AML/Counter Terrorism Financing (CTF) compliance programs in place at banks and broker-dealers."   Compliance Week : https://www.complianceweek.com/regulatory-policy/treasury-considering-rule-to-address-aml-loopholes-in-private-investment/31752.article     ESG's Role in Anti-Bribery and Corruption: Burden or Benefit? "Although the debate is still ongoing over benchmarking, measuring and standardizing ESG as a whole, much progress has been made in 2022 and the tides appear to be shifting."   KROLL : https://www.kroll.com/en/insights/publications/compliance-risk/anti-bribery-and-corruption-report/esg-role-anti-bribery-and-corruption     [Publication] Strategic Programmin...

Transparency International's suggestion: 5 ways to take back power in the fight against climate change . "The anti-corruption movement proves that being a silent observer is not the only option and that there are many ways we can come together and demand more from those in power."   Transparency International : https://www.transparency.org/en/blog/5-ways-take-back-power-fight-against-climate-change     [Online course] Integrity basics: Understanding Corruption in Water and Sanitation developed by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), Water Integrity Network (WIN), UNDP, etc. "The course is aimed at decision-makers at all levels, water-sector professionals and stakeholders, including both the private sector and civil society members, and anyone involved academically."   SIWI: https://siwi.org/latest/water-integrity-and-its-champions-are-needed-now-more-than-ever/     Supreme Audit Institutions act against cor...

Treasury considering rule to address Anti-Money Laundering (AML) 'loopholes' in private investment in the U.S. "Money launderers may see some investment advisers as a low-risk way to enter the U.S. financial system because they can circumvent traditional AML/Counter Terrorism Financing (CTF) compliance programs in place at banks and broker-dealers."   Compliance Week : https://www.complianceweek.com/regulatory-policy/treasury-considering-rule-to-address-aml-loopholes-in-private-investment/31752.article     Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) to partner with Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in fighting corruption. "The Commandant emphasized the need for both organizations to work together, especially in the areas of information gathering and intelligence sharing, and adoption of new techniques in the fight against corruption and all other forms of crimes in the state."   ICPC : ...

Summit of the Americas: Transparency International calls for rescue of Lima Anti-corruption Commitment. "This 9th Summit of the Americas marks a critical moment for the region. Governments and civil society must take joint action to reverse the trend of democratic decline and build a better future, free of corruption and guaranteeing human rights for all people of the Americas, especially our most vulnerable."   Transparency International : https://www.transparency.org/en/press/summit-of-the-americas-transparency-international-calls-for-rescue-of-lima-anti-corruption-commitments     2022 Anti-Bribery and Corruption survey results regarding blockchain and cryptocurrency. "These survey results demonstrate a certain, if gradually paced, increase in awareness about and use of the blockchain technology and its distributed security and validation features within the compliance and risk management functions of companies in the countries and region...

The Kuwait Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) revealed that it has received 99.5% of the financial disclosure. "(The authority) stressed the importance of financial disclosure and its essential role in preventing financial corruption, protecting public funds and strengthening oversight over everyone who assumes a public position."   Arab Times : http://www.arabtimesonline.com/news/99-5-declare-assets-bid-to-prevent-corruption/     [Publication] Group of States Against Corruption (GRECO) urges European governments to increase transparency and accountability of lobbying in its annual report. "In 2021 we saw progress in the implementation of GRECO´s recommendations but improvements should be further accelerated, in particular concerning anti-corruption measures in respect of MPs and top executive functions of central governments. In addition, it is crucial that, once reforms are adopted, anti-corruption measures are fully operational and effective....

Anti-corruption App is launched for people to curtail corruption by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, India. "Andhra Chief Minister launched the '14400' app developed by Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), dedicated for people to register corruption-related complaints against the officials in the state, and to ensure fool-proof evidence to present before the court."   The Times of India : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/news/cm-ys-jagan-launches-acb-app-for-public-to-curtail-corruption/videoshow/91945193.cms     India, Pakistan and Egypt have decided to replicate Nigeria's system to tackle issues of corruption at their various ports. "Most of the measures put in place to tackle corruption at the nation's Ports are the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Port Service Support Portal (PSSP) and Nigerian Port Process Manual, (NPPM) among others."   The Sun : https://www.sunnewsonline.com/india-pakistan...

[Publication] Reality check: Can the West bring kleptocrats to justice by TI. "Transparency International has now assessed how well countries leading these multilateral efforts to freeze and seize kleptocrats' assets are equipped to deliver on these objectives. The comparative analysis covers eight countries: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, the UK and the US."   Transparency International : https://www.transparency.org/en/news/reality-check-western-sanctions-russia-kleptocrats-assets-justice     Corruption: New Insights for Fighting an Age-Old Business Problem by Harvard Business Review. "Harvard Business School professors explore how corruption uniquely affects business in emerging markets, and why it should be addressed by the public and private sectors in their case, 'Corruption and Business in Emerging Market'."   Harvard Business Review : https://hbr.org/podcast/2022/05/corruption-new-insights-...