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23 May

Prevent Corruption: Become a CACM Leader!

Posted by Technical Staff Academia, Accountability, Business Ethics, CACM, Certification, Conflicts of interest, Costs of Corruption, Governance, Human rights, Internal Control, Leadership, Principles of Fighting Corruption, Standards on Fighting Corruptin (SFC), The AACI's View, Transparency, Types of Fraud and Corruption, whistleblowing

Technical Staff May 23, 2023 In today’s complex business landscape, the critical issue of corruption looms as a persistent threat. Its damaging impact can erode trust, impair reputations, undermine human rights, wipe out innovation, and pave the way for money laundering and financing terrorism: it is the cancer of nations […]

21 May

Fighting Corruption is Far Beyond a Corruption Index

Posted by Mike Masoud Ethics, Governance, Leadership, Learning Programs, Opinions, Principles of Fighting Corruption, whistleblowing

Mike MasoudMay 21, 2023 The AACI defines fighting corruption as follows: “It is a process effected by those charged with governance, employees, citizens, and other stakeholders to provide a reasonable assurance that those entrusted with power do not abuse it for private gain. It is 1. Holistic, 2. Continuous, 3. Results-oriented,4. Multidisciplinary, and 5. Encompasses all economic […]

17 May

Announcement

Posted by Technical Staff Accountability, Governance, Internal Control, Opinions, Principles of Fighting Corruption, The AACI's View, Transparency, Types of Fraud and Corruption

The Ten Principles of Fighting Corruption The office of the President. Tempe, May 17, 2023 Dear The AACI Stakeholders, I am pleased to announce that The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) has recently published The Ten Principles of Fighting Corruption on its website (click here). These principles cover a range of […]

16 May

Public Consultation for Standard on Fighting Corruption 280: Whistleblowing

Posted by Technical Staff CACF, CACM, Certification, Governance, Standards on Fighting Corruptin (SFC), whistleblowing

The AACI Opens Public Consultation for Its Standard on Fighting Corruption (SFC). (Tempe, Arizona, May 16, 2023) Today, The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) publishes the following Standards on Fighting Corruption: Standard on Fighting Corruption 280: Whistleblowing This Standard on Fighting Corruption (SFC) deals with the whistleblowing concept and its significance […]

16 May

Public Consultation for Standard on Fighting Corruption 200: Competence

Posted by Technical Staff CACF, CACM, Standards on Fighting Corruptin (SFC)

The AACI Opens Public Consultation for Its Standard on Fighting Corruption (SFC). (Tempe, Arizona, May 16, 2023) Today, The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) publishes the following Standards on Fighting Corruption: Standard on Fighting Corruption 200: Competence This Standard on Fighting Corruption (SFC) deals with the competence of those charged with […]

15 May

Small and Medium-Sized Businesses: Anti-Corruption Guideline

Posted by Technical Staff CACF, CACM, Certification, Conflicts of interest, Costs of Corruption, Ethics, Governance, Internal Control, Opinions, whistleblowing

Technical StaffMay 15, 2023 Corruption can cause severe damage to businesses of all sizes and tarnish their business image. It can harm a company’s reputation, employee turnover and morale, productivity, financial performance, and long-term success. Sometimes, corruption wipes out well-established companies! Therefore, small and medium-sized business owners must proactively prevent […]

28 Apr

Inclusiveness in Fighting Corruption

Posted by Technical Staff Accountability, Governance, Internal Control, Leadership, Principles of Fighting Corruption, The AACI's View, Transparency, Types of Fraud and Corruption

Technical Staff April 28, 2023 The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) believes the fight against corruption is a complex socioeconomic battle that mandates more than just the enactment of laws, rules, regulations, and the creation of anti-corruption agencies. The most significant challenge in this fight is the need for more trust […]