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Combating corruption to protect the environment attracts high-level support

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Have we reached a turning point in the fight against corruption that impacts the environment?

For the first time in its 20-year history, the Conference of the States Parties to the UNCAC (CoSP10) hosted a series of special events on corruption that impacts the environment. The 25 co-organisers included states, international organisations and non-profit organisations, including the Basel Institute on Governance through our Green Corruption programme.

In memory of Nick Staite

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We pay tribute to our dear friend and colleague Nick Staite, who passed away on 15 January 2024.

Nick had a long and distinguished career in law before joining the Basel Institute on Governance in 2015.

Policy Brief 13: Catalysing the private sector for disaster response and resilience – Case study of the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation

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Extreme weather events, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and epidemics cause the loss of countless lives and bring disruption to many countries. Governments and humanitarian aid agencies are expected to be at the forefront of preparing for and responding to such disasters.

New partnership to boost the fight against financial crime in Eastern and Southern Africa

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We are very happy to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG) and the Basel Institute on Governance.

Key takeaways from the 2023 Southern Africa Anti-Corruption Collective Action Forum

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This document summarises insights from the first-ever Southern Africa Anti-Corruption Collection Action Forum. The Forum offered an immersive Collective Action experience that allowed participants to learn about regional best practices, share and exchange common experiences and, most importantly, work together to identify opportunities for collaboration in the fight against corruption moving forward.

Guia de Boas Práticas na Investigação Criminal em Moçambique

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O presente Guia de Boas Práticas na Investigação Criminal em Moçambique constitui uma ferramenta essencial no trabalho dos investigadores do Serviço Nacional de Investigação Criminal (SERNIC) e acreditamos ser de elevada utilidade prática para o exercício das actividades funcionais do dia-a-dia deste serviço. Vem acompanhado pelas Leis Orgânicas do Serviço Nacional de Investigação Criminal e do Ministério Público, a Lei n.º 2/2017, de 9 de Janeiro, e a Lei n.º 1/2022, de 12 de Janeiro, respectivamente.

Improving public integrity in Peru: how regional governments can take the lead

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Corruption prevention measures are often talked about at the national level: “Governments need to do this and that to prevent corruption.”

But Peru’s Regional Government of San Martín provides a good example of what can be achieved at the subnational levels to increase public integrity and transparency.

The ingredients: strong political commitment, a clear understanding of regional corruption vulnerabilities and dedicated technical support.

Open Data Working Group meeting - Countering Environmental Corruption Practitioners Forum

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Join us for an engaging session at the Open Data working group meeting where two dynamic speakers will delve into the world of data visualisation and spatial intelligence. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about exciting initiatives and participate in discussions on effective data visualisation.

Basel Peace Forum: Countering Strategic Corruption

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This session at the Basel Peace Forum 2024 explores how strategic corruption influences geopolitics, stability and conflict, and where peace building and anti-corruption efforts should intersect.

Corruption has long been associated principally with undermining the rule of law, with unfair competition and with depriving countries of money that is needed for basic investment in development. In contrast, the use of corruption as an instrument of geopolitical strategy has long been underestimated.

Closed case reviews in financial investigations of illegal wildlife trade: a best practice approach – Follow-the-Money Working Group meeting

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At the first Follow-the-Money Working Group meeting for 2024, Mark Williams of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) will present a new report on the "closed case method" – multi-agency financial investigations of closed illegal wildlife trade cases.

This method focuses on the unexplored financial elements of historical cases. It involves "following-the-money" to identify typologies and risk indicators of IWT-related financial crime as well as potential new leads.

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