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Building Ukraine's next generation of anti-corruption champions
Ukraine’s reconstruction and EU accession will depend on people who can put anti-corruption reforms into practice. A paid internship programme developed and led by Transparency International Ukraine TI Ukraine in partnership with the Basel Institute on Governance is building exactly that pool of talent. The initiative is currently in its third year, with support from the Principality of Liechtenstein and prior institutional support for TI Ukraine from the Swedish International Development Agency SIDA . In just three years, 42 interns have completed the programme – and alumni are already working at TI Ukraine, the High Anti-Corruption Court, the National Agency on Corruption Prevention and other key institutions. The 2026 cohort ended its placements with a study visit to Liechtenstein and Switzerland. One of the 2026 interns, Yelyzaveta Liza , summed up the experience: This internship was a crucial step in my professional growth – I gained hands-on experience in analysing legal frameworks, identifying corruption risks and designing training sessions, while feeling that I am contributing to Ukraine's development. Meeting leading practitioners left me reassured that one should never hesitate to speak up and share ideas, as true growth happens through open dialogue. Taking first career steps in anti-corruption The programme gives university students and young professionals a structured, hands-on entry point into anti-corruption work, placing them for four to six months with either TI Ukraine or the Basel Institute’s Kyiv-based team under close mentorship. The design was a deliberate break with the past and a breath of fresh air for those who associate internships with making coffee and filing documents. Volunteers had been part of TI Ukraine for a long time – around 10 to 12 a year, usually working remotely on routine tasks. After the full-scale invasion in 2022, the organisation rebuilt the internship experience from scratch. The new paid internship programme has a single annual intake that forms a cohort, an office-first hybrid format, dedicated time for training and onboarding, and placements across several departments. Demand has climbed steadily. The 2024 pilot drew 57 applications, the 2025 edition 156 and the 2026 edition more than 250 – for just 16 places. For a generation whose education and early working life were shaped by COVID lockdowns, the war and near-permanent remote study and work, these internships offer a crucial route to practical and meaningful experience in the anti-corruption field. Sofia, an intern in TI Ukraine’s grant department, said: What I valued most is that you really get to meet other people and dive into a completely different context. It’s something you’ll never get from books or articles. Svitlana Lutsiuk, Senior Specialist, Corruption Prevention in the Basel Institute’s team in Kyiv, explained what she learned from mentoring Liza, whose internship focused on legal analysis: My key takeaway is that clear tasks, real ownership and honest feedback are all it takes. Liza showed just how fast talent unfolds when you trust an intern with work that truly matters. A study visit to Liechtenstein and Basel The 2026 edition closed with a study visit to Liechtenstein and Switzerland. The guiding questions were: what works in these countries to tackle corruption, and how can those lessons be adapted to Ukraine’s context? Six interns took part: students and recent graduates of various Ukrainian universities with backgrounds in law, international relations, public policy, sociology, public history, social work and art history. In Liechtenstein, the interns explored the country’s political system and participatory democracy, how courts, police and government bodies tackle corruption cases, and the tools used against money laundering. They met Deputy Prime Minister Sabine Monauni and spent a day with representatives of the banking sector, discussing compliance, anti-money laundering and fraud prevention. In Switzerland, they met the team at the Basel Institute’s headquarters and learned about its wider work – from business integrity and to tackling green corruption, to research that drives behaviour change and why it is important to “follow the money” and recover illicit assets. They also dove into the practicalities of running an anti-corruption organisation. Maksym, an intern in TI Ukraine’s legal department, put it frankly: “One thought I’m taking back to Ukraine is the realisation that Ukraine isn’t alone in facing corruption. A committed and professional cohort Despite the difficult circumstances – starting a career in anti-corruption while their country is under attack – the interns impressed mentors and study visit partners alike with their commitment and professionalism. The interns were equally positive about their internship experience. They highlighted the meaningful rather than mechanical tasks, concrete professional growth opportunities and gains in confidence and resilience. In a short video shared on social media, the interns summarised what they found most valuable and memorable. Anastasia, an intern in TI Ukraine’s communications department, emphasised the value of gaining: …soft skills and experience creating content at important events. Capacity that outlasts the internship The impact of the internship programme extends far beyond the placement itself. In the first three years, 42 interns have completed the revamped internship programme. Several have received job offers from TI Ukraine or the Basel Institute, while other alumni have found jobs at Ukrainian anti-corruption and law enforcement institutions such as the High Anti-Corruption Court, the National Agency on Corruption Prevention, the Economic Security Bureau and the Prosecutor’s Office. This is what sustainable local capacity looks like in practice. Students and recent graduates gain their first real professional experience in the field, Ukrainian institutions recruit people who already know the terrain, and the wider anti-corruption community gains young professionals who have seen integrity applied as a working principle. For the future of anti-corruption work in Ukraine and beyond, that is a real cause for optimism. Learn more - More on the internship programme. - TI Ukraine news about the 2026 study visit to Liechtenstein and Switzerland.
Second cohort from five continents starts Basel STUDY anti-corruption programme
Thirteen professionals from five continents have started the second edition of the Basel Institute's postgraduate programme on anti-corruption, the Certificate of Advanced Studies CAS Mastering Today's Anti-Corruption Challenges. They met for the first time at an opening event in Basel and online on 2 and 3 October 2026. The cohort includes people from Colombia, Ghana, India, Kenya, Morocco, São Tomé and Príncipe, Sudan and Zambia, as well as from several European countries, such as Germany and Switzerland, and the United States. Their professional backgrounds range from law to economics and politics, with four currently working in the public sector and others joining from private firms, non-profits and academia. Six are women, seven are men. Over the next six months they will study together online, test ideas against each other's experience and apply what they learn to a corruption problem from their own work. Why anti-corruption education matters more than ever The programme, run with the University of Basel, is one of two Basel STUDY micro-degrees we launched in 2025. Its second edition starts at a time when the world needs more people who can make anti-corruption work in practice: people who can adapt it to local conditions and focus on what actually changes behaviour. Dr Peter Maurer, President of the Basel Institute on Governance, described the stakes in his welcome address: People around the world are taking to the streets to demand their rights under the banner of anti-corruption. This course is designed to strengthen your operational tools and foster meaningful engagement with civil society, judicial authorities, financial intelligence units and international organisations. Participants who complete the programme receive a CAS from the University of Basel worth 10 ECTS credits. Each also completes a study project on a real corruption challenge from their own professional context, which they present to the class at the end of the course. Learning what works, and where The course draws on political science, behavioural science, law and economics, and on the Basel Institute’s own projects and cases over more than 23 years. In the opening session, Professor Dr Stefanie Bailer of the University of Basel, who chairs the Study Programme Committee and is Vice-President of our Board, highlighted the value of linking academic research with the Institute’s practical work. A recurring question in the course is why a measure that works in one country fails in another, and what it takes to change behaviour once the rules are on paper. Dr Claudia Baez Camargo, Director of our Prevention, Research and Innovation PRI team and lead instructor for the course, explained the thinking behind it: We do research not for the sake of research, but to generate rigorous, evidence-based knowledge that can be translated directly into practice. Ultimately, our mission is to make a real impact in the world. She teaches alongside Dr Saba Kassa, Deputy Director of the PRI team, who led the cohort's first two live sessions on the Saturday, and Dr Jacopo Costa, Senior Specialist, PRI. Countering corruption in a changing world The opening session gave participants a taste of the perspectives ahead. Dr Ramadhani Marijani of the University of Dodoma in Tanzania presented Afrimeter 2063, a proposed way of measuring corruption's impact on communities that builds on local concepts such as Ujamaa in Tanzania and Harambee in Kenya. Huma Yusuf, Head of Financial Services Responsible Investing and Director of Business Integrity at British International Investment, showed how bribes for fraudulent licences can sit behind disasters such as the Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh. A panel with Daniel Demeter of the Alliance for Integrity in Brazil and Irenka Krone-Germann, CEO of cinfo, a network of development organisations, turned to the skills that matter on the job, from institutional diplomacy to empathy. A growing alumni community Two speakers were graduates themselves. Dr Marijani completed the first edition of the CAS in 2025/26 and returned as a keynote speaker. Julio Petrucci, a public prosecutor in the Province of Buenos Aires who completed the sister programme, CAS Combating Financial Crime Through Asset Recovery, in August 2026, told the new cohort what the course had meant for him: When I applied for the CAS, I already had many years of experience in criminal investigations, but crime was changing and I felt that I needed new tools and an international perspective. The CAS really marked a before and an after in my professional career. What I valued most was the practical approach: we worked with real problems, real cases and practical tools that I could connect directly with my daily work as a prosecutor. Alumni of both first-edition programmes were invited to join online, and one, based in Switzerland, attended in Basel. Financial support opens the door Several of the 13 participants are studying with financial support from the Gretta Fenner Scholarship Fund, named after the Institute's late Managing Director. We thank our main donors Kellerhals Carrard, the Chandler Foundation, the International Academy of Financial Crime Litigators and, jointly, ECO Strategic Communications, Bonifassi Avocats and Bennett Jones. Rueben Lifuka, Zambia Country Director of the Chandler Foundation, joined the event online from Lusaka. He spoke about the Foundation’s focus on building cultures of integrity and explained: We see a strong synergy between the work of the Chandler Foundation and that of the Basel Institute on Governance. Both recognise that addressing corruption requires not only effective laws and institutions, but also knowledge, professional capability, leadership, collaboration and the willingness to continually adapt our approaches to a changing environment. The Chandler Foundation is proud to be associated with this initiative. Julio Petrucci, who took part in the asset recovery programme with financial support from the Scholarship Fund, put the value in a nutshell: When you support a prosecutor, an investigator or another professional, the impact of that support does not end with that person. What we learn goes back with us to our institutions, our cases and our countries. We are deeply grateful to all donors to the scholarship fund for their generous support. What’s next and how to get involved We hope to see many of the cohort come to Basel in person for the closing event in April 2027. Dates for the next intake of both Basel STUDY programmes will be announced soon; to hear first, sign up to our newsletter and tick "Events and courses". To support future participants, visit the Scholarship Fund donations page or email study@baselgovernance.org.
From private sector compliance to a Financial Intelligence Unit: how specialised education supported this shift
"I wanted to have more impact in helping my country prevent and combat money laundering." In her role as an Anti-Money Laundering Analyst at a commercial bank, Hortensia Uupindi felt that something was missing. After reporting suspicious transactions, she could not see what happened next. This curiosity evolved into a career objective: to transition into a role where she could take a more active part in combating financial crime and safeguarding the integrity of the financial system. With this in mind, she decided to enrol in the postgraduate programme "CAS Combating Financial Crime Through Asset Recovery", delivered by the Basel Institute on Governance together with the University of Basel. In this interview, she shares her experience on taking the course, the ways it contributed to her professional growth and how it helped her transition into her current role at the Financial Intelligence Unit of Namibia. You were working in the compliance department at a commercial bank. What motivated you to take this programme? Working as an Anti-Money Laundering Analyst really opened my eyes to money laundering and its links to real-world financial crimes. Like many countries, Namibia also faces ongoing challenges with predicate offences such as corruption, fraud and tax evasion. At the bank, whenever we identified suspicious behaviour, we reported it to the Financial Intelligence Unit FIU . But we did not get to see what happened after that. At that time, I was familiar with the term “asset recovery”, but I did not understand how the entire value chain worked, with all its processes and challenges. Joining the FIU had always been one of my career aspirations. I was eager to learn more about asset recovery and strengthen my ability to contribute to my country's efforts to prevent and combat money laundering. The programme immediately caught my interest, and I knew it was an opportunity I could not miss. A few months ago, I successfully transitioned into my new role as a Compliance Analyst at the Namibian FIU. What change in perspective did this programme bring to your professional career? The course helped me understand the whole asset recovery process and the role I am playing in combating financial crime. It also showed me how to come up with solutions to resolve some of the challenges that slow the process down. That understanding made me appreciate the work I do on a daily basis even more. The aim is to prevent money laundering, but when an offence has already occurred, we want to recover those assets because they are proceeds of crime and make sure they are reinvested for public good. The Fishrot case in Namibia is a clear example of why asset recovery is so important. The funds that were misappropriated could have been used to support education, infrastructure and social development initiatives that would benefit the wider population. Instead, they enriched only a select few individuals. Recovering these assets would make a significant contribution to Namibia’s economy and development. The diversity of the cohort was another important highlight of the programme. I came from a banking background, but we had people from FIUs, anti-corruption agencies, asset management units and other areas. We could see how our different roles connect along the asset recovery chain. All in all, the programme changed my perspective because it gave me a balance between where I was and where I wanted to be. What was a highlight of the programme for you? There were many, both in terms of the content and the career opportunities. I particularly valued learning about international anti-money laundering frameworks and laws governing offences such as corruption and bribery. It enhanced my understanding of how illicit assets are acquired, as well as techniques for identifying and tracing them, before they are frozen, confiscated, recovered and re-used. Career-wise, the programme expanded my horizons. Before, I didn’t know there were so many career opportunities in the anti-financial crime sector. The lecturers and speakers showed us the diversity in this space. You were able to join the programme thanks to the Gretta Fenner Scholarship Fund. What did this support mean to you? I was fascinated by the programme until I saw the tuition fees. I couldn’t afford to pay for it in full. Then I saw that a scholarship fund was available, so I applied for both the programme and financial support. Being one of the recipients of partial financial support was a blessing. The course came at the perfect time in my career, equipping me with valuable knowledge and practical skills that have strengthened my professional capabilities. I would really encourage individual donors and organisations to continue supporting the scholarship fund. Capacity building is important, because it's only when skilled people are at the forefront of countering financial crime that a real difference can be made to society. What would you say to other professionals, including those in the private sector, who are unsure whether the programme is worth it? The programme is worthwhile. It has a structure that you don’t often find: a mix of practical experience and deep knowledge, combining lectures with real-world experience. It is beneficial for colleagues who already work in this field, but we also had classmates from other fields who are aspiring to enter the sector. It is friendly both for beginners and experienced professionals. The Basel Institute demonstrated a high level of professionalism throughout the programme. The lecturers were highly knowledgeable and generous in sharing their expertise. They consistently took the time to address our questions and brought in professionals from various sectors to provide additional insights. This programme truly has equipped us to play our part in the fight against financial crime. For anyone contemplating, it is truly a worthwhile opportunity. Thank you, Hortensia, for sharing your story and highlighting the impact this postgraduate programme has had on your professional journey. Learn more ::: links - Discover “Combating Financial Crime Through Asset Recovery” - Postgraduate programme delivered online in partnership with the University of Basel. - Contribute to the Gretta Fenner Scholarship Fund - Help train the next generation of anti-corruption professionals. - Discover our offer of short online training courses - Practitioner-led training focused on real-world financial crime challenges. :::
Specialising in asset recovery: why this Argentinian prosecutor decided to take the leap
“When it comes to economic crime, securing a conviction is not always enough. If we do not recover the assets, we are not returning to society what was stolen from it.” This realisation marked a turning point in the career of Julio Petrucci, a prosecutor at the Attorney General’s Office of the Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Driven by this mindset and by his desire to keep pace with the way crime operates today, Petrucci decided to enrol in the postgraduate programme “CAS Combating Financial Crime Through Asset Recovery” delivered by the Basel Institute on Governance together with the University of Basel. In this interview, he tells us about the challenges of his work, the issues demanding greater specialisation and the advice he has for other public servants who, like him, are striving to serve their citizens better. A prosecutor’s work requires constant adaptation. What motivates your daily work and what challenges do you face? My main motivation is to try to do good and to help repair what is broken in society when a crime is committed. In my country, as well as across the region, there are many economic difficulties and high levels of social inequality. Many people who become victims of crime rely on the Public Prosecutor's Office and other public institutions for support. As a prosecutor, I want to be able to provide these victims with answers and practical tools. Over time, I began to realise that my initial training was largely focused on crime in traditional, physical settings. However, crime scenes are often digital or have a strong financial component. That's when I identified the need to look for new tools to strengthen my investigations. It was through this search that I discovered the Basel Institute on Governance and its educational programmes. Why did you choose the Basel Institute programme to specialise in asset recovery? I was particularly interested in the specialised programme on asset recovery for three reasons: - first, because asset recovery is a highly relevant and rapidly growing field; - second, because I could not find other advanced courses offering this level of specialisation in countering financial crime; - and third, because of the international reputation of the Basel Institute on Governance and the University of Basel. What change in perspective did this programme bring to your professional career? The course marked a before and after in my career. In Argentina, asset recovery is still a developing field. Historically, we have analysed criminal cases with the aim of securing convictions. However, when it comes to economic crime, securing a conviction is not always enough. If we do not recover the assets, we are not returning to society what was stolen from it. Throughout the course, I learned not only about the different legal frameworks that exist around the world in this area, but also how to apply them to specific cases. The academic team and the online learning platforms were excellent. All this new knowledge and practical tools are already proving extremely useful in my day-to-day work. They have even contributed to my professional growth in ways that I am not yet able to comment on officially. This was also my first international experience. I got to meet people from different countries and professional backgrounds, which was very enriching. You were able to join the programme thanks to a scholarship. What did this support mean to you? I am a public official in a country facing significant economic challenges. The salaries of public officials like me, both in Argentina and across Latin America, are not particularly high. In this context, I saw that the Basel Institute offered financial support through the Gretta Fenner Scholarship Fund and decided to apply for it. From the outset, the team was very receptive. After some interviews, I was awarded a partial scholarship thanks to the funds they had raised, which allowed me to take the course. To donors and benefactors, I would say that their contribution is not just individual support for a student: it is a direct investment in justice systems in our countries. Thanks to their contribution, I now have the tools to investigate complex crimes and recover assets that belong to society. Why would you recommend this training to other prosecutors or investigators in the region? When you work in public service, and especially in a role such as that of a prosecutor, it is very difficult to look beyond what you see in your daily work. But crime is changing. In fact, it has already changed, and if we do not adapt, we will not be able to do our jobs effectively or help repair what is broken in society when a crime is committed. For this reason, I encourage prosecutors and others interested in tackling financial crime to step outside their day-to-day routine and take courses like this. I highly recommend this programme to them, not only because of its academic quality but also because of the quality and dedication of the Basel Institute team. It was an incredible experience. Thank you, Julio, for sharing your story and highlighting the impact this postgraduate programme has had on your professional journey. Julio Petrucci is just one of many talented professionals who have been able to take this course thanks to the Gretta Fenner Scholarship Fund. We are deeply grateful to all those who have generously contributed, and continue to contribute, to this fund, especially the International Academy of Financial Crime Litigators, Bonifassi Avocats, Bennett Jones, ECO Strategic Communications and Kellerhals Carrard. Learn more ::: links - Discover “Combating Financial Crime Through Asset Recovery” - Postgraduate programme delivered online in partnership with the University of Basel. - Contribute to the Gretta Fenner Scholarship Fund - Help train the next generation of anti-corruption professionals. - Discover our offer of short online training courses - Practitioner-led training focused on real-world financial crime challenges. :::
Asset recovery postgraduate programme: Celebrating our first graduating cohort
How and where can a professional acquire specialised knowledge in asset recovery? A year ago, that question didn’t have an easy answer. Today, it does: with the postgraduate programme "CAS Combating Financial Crime Through Asset Recovery", offered by the Basel Institute on Governance and the University of Basel. This July, we were delighted to welcome the first cohort to our headquarters in Basel and host the 1.5-day hybrid closing event. Here are a few highlights from the programme, and what participants themselves had to say about their experience. A programme unique in its class This Certificate of Advanced Studies CAS was developed to address a longstanding gap in postgraduate education. While aspects of asset recovery are covered in some university courses, there has until now been no similar qualification combining academic learning with practical skills. The programme draws on more than two decades of experience from our International Centre for Asset Recovery ICAR , which has worked with authorities around the world to strengthen financial investigations, asset recovery and international cooperation. Graduates receive a CAS degree from the University of Basel, one of Switzerland's leading universities. A global classroom The first cohort brought together prosecutors, investigators, lawyers, anti-money laundering specialists, development practitioners, bankers and policy professionals from 10 countries across Africa, South America, Asia and Europe. The online format with live sessions helped make that possible. It gave participants the flexibility to join from anywhere in the world and balance the course with their day-to-day work – and, just as importantly, to connect with peers working under completely different legal systems. That’s exactly the kind of contact that matters for international cooperation. As one participant from Europe explained: The exchange with other participants working in different jurisdictions was extremely valuable. That was crucial for seeing how asset recovery is approached differently elsewhere, and what options other jurisdictions have. Asset recovery is a global issue now – money moves across the world, so you can't just sit in your office thinking everything stops at the border. The cohort also spanned different levels of expertise, from prosecutors to lawyers working in cybercrime to people just entering the field. As another participant, who works in development cooperation, explains: After having worked for two decades in development cooperation, I realised that if less money was lost to financial crime, countries could decide more autonomously where to invest in their own development. So I got interested in the topic of money laundering, and how we could get better at fighting it. Learning by doing When we asked participants what they found most valuable or unique about the programme, the answer was always the same: its practical approach. Asset recovery is a complex discipline that spans financial investigations, international cooperation, prosecution and the management and return of confiscated assets. Professionals working in this field need not only legal knowledge, but the practical skills that can be applied across different jurisdictions and institutional settings. Over six months, the cohort engaged in interactive online sessions built around real cases and realistic simulated investigation exercises, guided by practitioners who have investigated and prosecuted financial crime themselves. A participant from Uruguay explains: In most certifications, the focus tends to stay on theory and definitions, spending a lot of time discussing ethical and regulatory issues. But in this case, it was so case-specific and applied that by the end, you know what you have to do, you know how to investigate and you know the steps for asset recovery. The final project: a professional opportunity That practical focus culminates in the personal project each participant is now completing in order to graduate: a chance to advance a project from their own work, a side interest or simply an area they want to explore in more depth. One participant is taking the programme to build up a specialised Asset Recovery Office within the Ministry of Justice. It tackles the problem that currently, competence is split between the prosecutor's office and the police, and neither magistrates nor police officers have the same view of the data. Another participant is working on a proposal to bring public-private collaboration to her country's asset recovery efforts. She noticed a clear gap: information that should flow between the two sectors simply wasn't being exchanged. Throughout the programme, she tested her model with instructors, refining it with their feedback. Her final project now sets out how that collaboration could actually work in practice. Discussing future career steps The closing event was also a chance to look ahead to the careers and opportunities this certificate can open. An exclusive panel discussion showcased the breadth of career paths in combating financial crime, bringing together experts from international organisations, the public sector and private industry. The panel featured Kodjo Attisso Coordinator of the Illicit Finance Fusion Center – Africa at UNODC , Federica Maschera Group Financial Crime Engagement Manager at HSBC Holdings plc , Pedro Gomes Pereira Advisor on Anti-Corruption and Asset Recovery and Maria Schnebli Federal Prosecutor at the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland . The panellists shared their career paths and challenges in the various sectors, and the steps they took to get to their current affiliations. Maria Schnebli also gave a keynote speech on international collaboration and the challenges of combating financial crime from a Swiss prosecutor's perspective. This tied in perfectly with the work the students had done throughout the course. The Gretta Fenner Scholarship Fund Some students in this cohort could only take the course thanks to financial support. We launched the Gretta Fenner Scholarship Fund to help cover tuition costs for talented professionals from low-income backgrounds. We have received, and continue to receive, generous donations from organisations and individuals alike. Julio Petrucci, a prosecutor at the Attorney General's Office of the Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, was one of the participants who benefited. As he puts it: To donors and benefactors, I would say that your contribution isn't just individual support for one student – it's a direct investment in justice across our countries. Thanks to your contribution, I now have the tools to investigate complex crimes and recover assets that belong to society. We are deeply grateful to our donors for making these opportunities possible, especially the International Academy of Financial Crime Litigators, Bonifassi Avocats, Bennett Jones, ECO Strategic Communications and Kellerhals Carrard. Another way to build capacity As the first cohort prepares to graduate, the programme marks another step in the Basel Institute's efforts to strengthen global capacity to investigate financial crime, recover stolen assets, and build a new generation of practitioners connected through a worldwide community of practice. Along with our second postgraduate programme, “CAS Mastering Today’s Anti-Corruption Challenges”, it marks our current portfolio of practice related academic programmes to support careers, knowledge and skills development of talented international professionals and practitioners. Congratulations to all the participants of this first cohort. Learn more ::: links - Discover “Combating Financial Crime Through Asset Recovery” - Postgraduate programme delivered online in partnership with the University of Basel. - Contribute to the Gretta Fenner Scholarship Fund - Help train the next generation of anti-corruption professionals. - Discover our offer of short online training courses - Practitioner-led training focused on real-world financial crime challenges. :::
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Quick Guide 8: eLearning for asset tracing and financial analysis
Someone once said that the more knowledge is freely shared, the more it grows. Our free eLearning courses on asset tracing, intelligence gathering and financial analysis exemplify this idea.
Peter Huppertz, Team Leader IT and eLearning, explains some of the benefits of online courses for financial investigators, analysts and others who need to acquire and practise these complex skills.
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The analysis of corruption in the education sector through a behavioural lens
Corruption is pervasive in Sub-Saharan Africa’s educational sector. The phenomenon includes not only bribery but also practices that the World Bank has labeled “quiet corruption.” While anti-corruption interventions tackling such practices are typically based on assumptions of rational decision-making from classical economics, Cosimo analyses petty corruption practices through a behavioural lens.
Discussing the cases of Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda, he makes the case for a novel type of content-sensitive intervention that acknowledges the role of multiple drivers – including those that are non-rational.
This article appeared as a blog plot on the ETICO portal of UNESCO’s International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP-UNESCO).
Behavioural influences on attitudes towards petty corruption: a study of social norms, automatic thinking and mental models in Uganda
The UK Department for International Development (DFID), through its East Africa Research Fund (EARF), commissioned the Basel Institute on Governance to conduct the research project “Corruption, Social Norms and Behaviours in East Africa” aiming at shedding light into those “[behavioural] factors that influence the propensity for poor people to engage in, resist and report ‘corrupt transactions’” in three East African countries, namely, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.
This report presents the main findings from the field research activities for the case of Uganda, which focused on the health and education sectors.
Behavioural influences on attitudes towards petty corruption: a study of social norms, automatic thinking and mental models in Tanzania
The UK Department for International Development (DFID), through its East Africa Research Fund (EARF), commissioned the Basel Institute on Governance to conduct the research project “Corruption, Social Norms and Behaviours in East Africa” aiming at shedding light into those “[behavioural] factors that influence the propensity for poor people to engage in, resist and report ‘corrupt transactions’” in three East African countries, namely, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.
This report presents the main findings from the field research activities for the case of Tanzania conducted in collaboration with researchers from the University of Dar es Salaam. The study focused on the health and education sectors.