Inter-American Coalition for Business Ethics in the Medical Technology Sector

The mission of the Inter-American Coalition for Business Ethics in the Medical Technology Sector is to realise full implementation of the Bogotá Principles across the Americas. The Bogotá Principles were launched in 2017 to promote high-standard international ethical business practices for all stakeholders in the western hemisphere that operate within or interact with the medical technology sector.

The scope covers:

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Last updated: 22.06.2020

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Australian Ethical Health Alliance

The Australian Ethical Health Alliance (AEHA) was formed in April 2019 to oversee implementation of the Australian Consensus Framework for Ethical Collaboration in the Healthcare Sector. This is a consensus of shared values and ethical principles that form the basis of collaboration and interaction among organisations in the Australian healthcare sector. The sector-led initiative has 70+ member organisations representing:

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Last updated: 27.04.2021

Consensus Framework for Ethical Collaboration between Patients’ Organisations, Healthcare Professionals and the Pharmaceutical Industry

The Consensus Framework for Ethical Collaboration was established in 2014 as a platform for ethical collaboration between patients’ organisations, healthcare professionals and the pharmaceutical industry. The ultimate aim is to improve the quality of patient care.

It has four overarching principles:

Put Patients First
Support Ethical Research and Innovation
Ensure Independence and Ethical Conduct
Promote Transparency and Accountability

The Consensus Framework is supported by:

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Last updated: 09.08.2021

Business Ethics for APEC SMEs Initiative

This Business Ethics for APEC SMEs Initiative is a public-private partnership with the aim of strengthening ethical business practices in the medical device and biopharmaceutical sectors. It is overseen by the US Department of Commerce and is supported by member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC).

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Last updated: 22.06.2020

Mapping anti-corruption authorities around the world – Q&A with the French Anti-Corruption Agency

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The recently published Global Mapping of Anti-Corruption Authorities fills a critical gap in information about national anti-corruption authorities (ACAs) around the world. ACAs are key institutions to prevent and combat corruption, but until now centralised data on their mandates, activities and even existence has been lacking.

Pandemic highlights the potential of Collective Action for integrity in healthcare

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The global disruption from covid-19 to health and economic systems has magnified risks to preserving business integrity that will have longstanding impact. As a result, the pandemic is drawing significant attention to several of the world’s largest Collective Action initiatives that are reinforcing ethical business conduct in healthcare. The timing and actions of these initiatives could not be more critical in our crisis recovery efforts.

Quick Guide 18: Mobile money and financial crime

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The amount of money flowing through mobile payment systems such as M-Pesa, MTN Mobile Money and Orange Money has exploded, in part due to covid-19 lockdowns. Should we be worried about the use of mobile money for financial crimes?

In this quick guide, Andrew Dornbierer explains how mobile money could be abused for corruption and money laundering. Drawing on on-the-ground experience in Sub-Saharan Africa, he also outlines how law enforcement officers can take advantage of this widespread payment method to catch corruption and money laundering schemes and prove them in court.

Quick Guide 17: Open-source intelligence

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Anti-corruption, transparency and freedom of information initiatives over the last decades have significantly boosted the value of open-source intelligence for both the private and public sectors.

In this quick guide, Intelligence Analyst Manuel Medina explains what open-source intelligence is and explores some of the tricky questions it raises.

How Collective Action can help SMEs overcome the pandemic – Q&A with the Alliance for Integrity's Susanne Friedrich

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In this short interview, Susanne Friedrich, Director of the Alliance for Integrity, offers her insights into the current challenges faced by SMEs and how Collective Action can help them emerge stronger on the other side.

A fast way to identify fraud risks and vulnerabilities: Proactive Integrity Reviews

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In this guest article, Duncan Smith and Dominik Adamski of the European Investment Bank's Fraud Investigations Team explain how risk-based Proactive Integrity Reviews have helped to uncover vulnerabilities and fraud risks in EIB-funded projects. The General Principles are available for anyone to adapt and use.

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