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15 Jan

CACM Review Textbook 2023 Available for Sale

Posted by The AACI Accountability, CACM, Certification, Conflicts of interest, Governance, Human rights, Internal Control, Leadership, Transparency, Types of Fraud and Corruption, whistleblowing

Exam UnitJanuary 15, 2023 Announcement Attention all decision makers and professionals interested in furthering their knowledge and skills in the fight against corruption! The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) is pleased to announce the availability of the 2023 edition of the Certified Anti-Corruption Manager (CACM) Review Textbook. The CACM Review Textbook […]

15 Jan

The Rule of Law: Corruption of States and Societies

Posted by Mike Masoud Accountability, Conflicts of interest, Costs of Corruption, Governance, Human rights, Leadership, Opinions, Principles of Fighting Corruption

Mike MasoudJanuary 15, 2023 Prevalence of the rule of law is one of the Ten Principles of Fighting Corruption promulgated by The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI). The lack of the rule of law in communities and countries can manifest in various ways. Some of the most well-known manifestations include: Corruption: […]

29 Dec

Happy 2023

Posted by The AACI Opinions, Press Release, Transparency

December 29, 2022 Happy 2023 to all The American Anti-Corruption Institute’s members, friends, associates, colleagues, supporters, and advocates! The AACI is grateful to have such a dedicated and passionate team working towards our goal of promoting integrity and transparency and adopting the Ten Principles of Fighting Corruption in government and […]

23 Dec

Integrity, Leadership, and Fighting Corruption

Posted by The AACI Accountability, Governance, Leadership, Opinions, Transparency

December 23, 2022Technical Staff Integrity is an important quality that every leader should possess. It involves being honest, consistent, and ethical in one’s actions and decisions. A leader with integrity inspires trust and respect from their team and colleagues and creates a positive and productive work environment. But beyond just […]

20 Dec

Leadership in the Shadow of Corruption: The Perils of Power

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

December 20, 2022Mike J. Masoud In today’s world, it is no secret that power and leadership often go hand in hand. However, with great power comes great responsibility, and unfortunately, this is not always upheld. Power can often lead to corruption, with leaders succumbing to the temptations and pitfalls that […]

18 Dec

Empowering Women to Combat Corruption and Promote Transparency

Posted by The AACI Governance, Human rights, Opinions

December 17, 2022 In recent years, the role of women in combating corruption and promoting transparency has gained increased recognition and attention. While women have historically been underrepresented in positions of power and decision-making, there is growing evidence that their participation can positively impact governance and the fight against corruption. […]

15 Dec

Whistleblowing: A Prerequisite for Effective Corruption Discovery

Posted by The AACI Learning Programs, Principles of Fighting Corruption, Types of Fraud and Corruption, whistleblowing

3 Days Learning Program Overview Corruption is a pandemic prevalent all over countries with varying degrees. Therefore, the norm is to fight corruption and engage all stakeholders in all economic sectors. Tips count for more than 50% of fraud and corruption discoveries. A fraud or corruption case takes 18 to […]