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21 Jul

The Power of Whistleblowing – Part 1

Posted by Mike Masoud Accountability, Costs of Corruption, Governance, Internal Control, Leadership, Opinions, Transparency, whistleblowing

Mike J. Masoud July 21, 2023 The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) defines whistleblowing as follows: Definition “Whistleblowing is a deliberate non-obligatory act of disclosure that is made, following the rules and regulations of the applicable law, by a person or persons who have or had privileged access to data or […]

14 Jul

Damages Resulting from Bid Rigging in the Public Sector

Posted by The AACI Accountability, Costs of Corruption, Ethics, Internal Control, Opinions, Transparency, Types of Fraud and Corruption

Technical Staff July 14, 2023 Introduction to bid rigging and its prevalence in the public sector: Bid rigging represents an egregious form of anti-competitive conduct whereby firms contravene ethical business practices by conspiring to subvert open tendering processes. This frequently transpiring malpractice within public procurement irreparably engenders market distortion and […]

10 Jul

Becoming a Certified Anti-Corruption Manager (CACM): Empowering Change Agents in the Fight Against Corruption

Posted by The AACI Accountability, CACM, Certification, Internal Control, Leadership, Learning Programs, Transparency

Technical Staff July 10, 2023 Introduction Corruption is a pervasive and destructive force that plagues societies worldwide, undermining trust, impeding economic growth, and hindering social progress. In the face of this daunting challenge, organizations and individuals need capable and knowledgeable leaders who can spearhead anti-corruption initiatives effectively. The Certified Anti-Corruption Manager […]

08 Jul

Standard on Fighting Corruption 280: Whistleblowing

Posted by The AACI Accountability, Governance, Internal Control, Leadership, Standards on Fighting Corruptin (SFC), The AACI's View, Transparency, whistleblowing

OFFICIAL RELEASE Technical Staff July 8, 2023 Standards on Fighting Corruption (SFCs) The SFCs are fundamental pillars and guidelines to help stakeholders implement the ten principles of fighting corruption and: 1. Promote consistent practice and behavior and facilitate effective responses to identified corruption risks. 2. Help management and other stakeholders […]

08 Jul

Standard on Fighting Corruption 200: Competence

Posted by The AACI Governance, Leadership, Standards on Fighting Corruptin (SFC), The AACI's View

01 Jul

The Power of Whistleblowing: Unveiling Corruption and Safeguarding Integrity

Posted by The AACI Accountability, Governance, Internal Control, Opinions, Transparency, whistleblowing

Technical StaffJune 30, 2023 Introduction: In the realm of organizational ethics and combating corruption, whistleblowing serves as a powerful weapon. Whistleblowing entails the deliberate disclosure of material illegality or wrongdoing by individuals who possess privileged access to relevant information within an organization. This act, governed by the laws and regulations […]

17 Jun

The Risks of Operating Without a Certified Anti-Corruption Manager (CACM) in Your Organization

Posted by The AACI Accountability, CACM, Certification, Costs of Corruption, Internal Control, Online Exam, Opinions, Principles of Fighting Corruption, Transparency, whistleblowing

The Exam UnitJune 17, 2023 Introduction Organizations must prioritize effective anti-corruption measures in today’s global landscape, where fraud and corruption threaten businesses and economies. One crucial step in this endeavor is to have at least one Certified Anti-Corruption Manager (CACM) among your decision makers. The absence of a CACM leaves your organization […]