Professionals against Corruption (PaC)

The PaC is a group of professionals from law firms, accounting firms and real estate firms. The initiative was formed following the 2016 London Global Anti-Corruption summit and has been facilitated by the Institute of Business Ethics since 2018.

The group works collaboratively to tackle corruption by promoting integrity, transparency and accountability through research, exploring innovative solutions and new technologies.

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Last updated: 28.04.2021

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Through online workshops and eLearning, African anti-corruption officials gain new skills in financial investigations and asset recovery

Read more about Through online workshops and eLearning, African anti-corruption officials gain new skills in financial investigations and asset recovery

Our International Centre for Asset Recovery training team has delivered another virtual version of our flagship Financial Investigations and Asset Recovery training programme to 19 anti-corruption officers from 14 African countries.

The training was provided at the request of the Commonwealth Africa Anti-Corruption Centre (CAACC) and funded by the African Development Bank. The virtual delivery took place using video conference and the Basel Institute’s LEARN platform.

PaC Anti-Bribery and Anti-Money Laundering Bibliography

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Co-developed by the Professionals against Corruption, this bibliography of resources provides professionals in the legal, accounting and property sectors with a repository of knowledge and guidance on issues of integrity, including money laundering and related issues.

The bibliography combines academic articles and legislation with guidance from professional bodies, NGO publications, media coverage and case studies.

IBE Say No Toolkit

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The IBE Say No Toolkit is a decision-making tool designed to help organisations support their employees to make the right decision when faced with a difficult situation. Developed by the Institute of Business Ethics, it is available online via a dedicated website or an app.

The Say No Toolkit provides immediate, practical guidance on a wide range of business issues, including what to do when faced with issues like offers of gifts or hospitality, facilitation payments and conflicts of interest.

New cooperation agreement with Ecuador’s Procuraduría General del Estado

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The Basel Institute on Governance is delighted to have signed a cooperation agreement with the Procuraduría General del Estado in Ecuador. The agreement covers collaboration with our International Centre for Asset Recovery (ICAR) in the recovery of assets resulting from corruption, money laundering and other financial crimes affecting the State.

Illicit Enrichment: A Guide to Laws Targeting Unexplained Wealth

Read more about Illicit Enrichment: A Guide to Laws Targeting Unexplained Wealth

Illicit Enrichment by Andrew Dornbierer provides a comprehensive guide to illicit enrichment laws and their application to target unexplained wealth and recover proceeds of corruption and other crimes. The book covers both criminal and civil-based laws from around the world.

Investigators, prosecutors, legislators and academics alike will benefit from the clear descriptions and practical guidance on different approaches to targeting unexplainable increases in wealth, how to establish cases in court, and common legal challenges to illicit enrichment laws.

Why do people poach, trade and buy protected wildlife – and what might change that behaviour?

Read more about Why do people poach, trade and buy protected wildlife – and what might change that behaviour?

The fourth event of the Corrupting the Environment webinar series co-hosted by the Basel Institute and the OECD focused on how behavioural approaches can and must complement interventions tackling illegal wildlife trade (IWT) and other environment crimes.

How to enhance integrity during crises: lessons from behavioural science

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The following summary reflects key messages emerging from the Harnessing the intangible: enhancing integrity during crises Knowledge Partner session on 25 March 2021 at the 2021 OECD Global Anti-Corruption & Integrity Forum.

Wildlife crime learning series – understanding risks, avenues for action

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This series of four publications are the PDF versions of a flexible and practical learning resource developed by the Green Corruption programme at the Basel Institute on Governance. The introductory series covers:

Illegal wildlife trade and financial crime
Illegality in the exotic pet trade
Forest crime and the illegal timber trade
Marine species trafficking

The series is broadly aimed at:

Safeguarding EU-funded investments with Integrity Pacts: a decision-maker’s guide to collaborative public contracting

Read more about Safeguarding EU-funded investments with Integrity Pacts: a decision-maker’s guide to collaborative public contracting

This concise brief sets out key considerations for European authorities interested in implementing Integrity Pacts to reduce the likelihood of corruption and fraud in public contracting, as well as improve contracting outcomes and public trust. The sections cover:

Benefits of Integrity Pacts
What an Integrity Pact entails
Getting started with an Integrity Pact

Many of the considerations can also be applied to non-EU contexts.

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