Corruption risks in the forestry sector in Ukraine

Mirella Mahlstein

Specialist, Publishing and Communications
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Biography

Корупційні ризики у лісовому господарстві

У цьому звіті визначено найпоширеніші корупційні ризики, що впливають на лісовий сектор України та Державне Підприємство «Ліси України». У ньому також сформульовані рекомендації щодо зменшення ключових ризиків.

Alliance for Integrity 6th Global Conference

Monica Guy

Senior Specialist / Team Lead, Communications and External Relations
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Biography

The 6th Global Conference of the Alliance for Integrity celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the Alliance, reflecting on the evolution of anti-corruption efforts and impactful multi-stakeholder partnerships. This milestone event will spotlight future trends such as integrating anti-corruption into climate action, gender equality, and human rights. We will also explore methods for measuring impact, fostering a culture of integrity, and understanding the connection between anti-corruption and democracy.

Setting global standards on blockchain intelligence – from idea to reality

Improving the quality of intelligence we can extract from blockchain technologies could vastly increase our capacity to counter financial crimes involving crypto or virtual assets.

This Q&A builds on a first article on the concept of blockchain intelligence and practical use cases. This one focuses on the quality of current blockchain intelligence and the need for recognised standards and professional training to build capabilities in the public and private sectors.

Unlocking blockchain intelligence to tackle illicit crypto use

Experts from all sectors agree we need more effective, efficient tools to counter the criminal use of blockchain technologies such as crypto-assets. Can better standards for blockchain intelligence provide an answer?

This will be a major focus of the inaugural Blockchain Intelligence Forum to be held in Bucharest on 10 April 2025, as part of the Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest 2025, of which the Basel Institute is a supporting organisation.

Sustainability reporting and anticorruption provisions: unlocking the potential for impact

Nicolas Hocq

This research from the U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre highlights that integrating anti-corruption measures within sustainability reporting frameworks can enhance corporate transparency and contribute to reducing corruption risks. However, inconsistent global sustainability standards and enforcement challenges limit the effectiveness of these measures.

The research presents evidence and practice from the development cooperation sector to support practitioners in navigating governance and accountability frameworks in the private sector.

Certificate of Advanced Studies: Mastering Today's Anti-Corruption Challenges

Monica Guy

Senior Specialist / Team Lead, Communications and External Relations
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Biography

Corruption and financial crime undermine societies, from stalling economic growth to eroding public trust. Understanding their dynamics and how to fight them effectively is vital for professionals from any sector and corner of the world. 

This certificate programme with the University of Basel is designed to boost the knowledge, skills and careers of professionals who care about countering corruption. 

The Integrity Pact – Harnessing collective action for good governance and business integrity in public procurement

Nicolas Hocq

Transparency International, in consultation with its national Chapters and partners, has developed this blueprint to guide the implementation of future Integrity Pacts according to good practice. The blueprint is addressed to practitioners in government, the private sector, civil society and development partners wishing to safeguard public procurement projects with strategic policy, financial and social value. The blueprint provides in-depth guidance on the IP implementation process, including: