Public Private Platform Against Corruption (PPPAC)

The Public Private Platform Against Corruption (PPPAC) in a Collective Action initiative set up following an Anti-corruption Business Forum organised by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in Mauritius in 2013.

Last updated: 02.03.2022

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Quick Guide 24: Internal controls and anti-corruption

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Submitted by Monica Guy on Wed, 02/23/2022 - 15:05

Broadly, “internal controls” refers to systems of policies, procedures and practices to prevent, detect and respond to issues, errors and irregularities. 

Systems of internal control can be very effective in addressing corrupt conduct, which is the focus of this quick guide. But internal controls can also address other problems that affect an organisation’s efficiency and effectiveness, such as poor employee performance or the failure to accomplish important organisational goals. 

Quick Guide 23: Informal networks and anti-corruption

Monica Guy

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Submitted by Monica Guy on Tue, 02/15/2022 - 16:37

Why do many countries still struggle with high levels of corruption, in spite of years of investment in anti-corruption programmes and even where the right laws, rules and institutions are in place?

We believe one reason is that anti-corruption laws and policies are too often focused narrowly on individuals, rather than networks of individuals.

Integrity pacts in the EU: Suitability, set up, and implementation

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Submitted by Monica Guy on Wed, 02/09/2022 - 14:06

Transparency International's practical guide to civic monitoring of public contracting projects emerges from the Integrity Pacts – Civil Control Mechanism for Safeguarding EU Funds project.

Under this project, between 2015 and 2021, 15 civil society organisations monitored 46 public contracting procedures in the EU. 

International cooperation in illicit enrichment cases – scope for reform?

Why is international cooperation in asset recovery cases based on illicit enrichment/unexplained wealth laws a particularly challenging issue? This is a question we have received from many corners of the world following our publication last year of an open-access book on Illicit Enrichment: A Guide to Laws Targeting Unexplained Wealth.

UK Anti-Corruption Forum

The UK Anti-Corruption Forum is an alliance of UK business associations, professional institutions, civil society organisations and companies with interests in the domestic and international infrastructure, construction and engineering sectors. The Forum’s objective is to help create a business environment that is free from corruption. It address issues including:

Last updated: 31.01.2022

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New Helpdesk on anti-corruption Collective Action to promote fair business

The Basel Institute has launched a Collective Action Helpdesk, a free advice service on Collective Action approaches to fight corruption and promote fair business.

Through the Helpdesk, our team provides free, practical and independent advice on how to work collaboratively across stakeholder groups to address shared corruption challenges and promote fair and responsible business.

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