August 11, 2020 The magnitude of the devastation of the Lebanese port’s blast of last week (August 4, 2020) is unprecedented locally and regionally. The explosion was caused by 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, as the Lebanese government said. “What kind of government leaves a mountain of explosive chemicals lying […]
July 29, 2020Technical Staff The IMF published on its blog a post entitled ” Corruption and COVID-19″ [note] Read more on the IMF blog on https://blogs.imf.org/2020/07/28/corruption-and-covid-19/ Accessed on July 29, 2020[/note]. The IMF emphasizes the importance of governance and the fight against corruption. While the IMF defines corruption as “the […]
July 25, 2020Photo by Carlos César from Pexels The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists in its “Luanda Leaks” provides an explicit example of how corruption works at the top in one of the oil-rich countries. Many studies found that there is “a positive correlation between economic dependence on natural resources and increased corruption, […]
The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) delivers its live online learning programs in many countries in cooperation with Tomorrow’s Advice Global s.a.l. The AACI uses several technology platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams to deliver its programs. The normal duration of our programs is three days @ 5 hours a […]
Mike J. Masoud [note]Mike Masoud, CPA, CACM, CFE, MBA is the Sr. Director of The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) in the Middle East and Africa. You may reach him at Mike@THEAACI.com [/note]July 17, 2020 A mismatch between power and accountability [note]This is not the official text of the 5th principle of fighting corruption. […]
Guidelines: Proctoring the CACM Exam in ZOOM
July 13, 2020 Starting September 1, 2020, CACM candidates shall have the option to sit for the CACM exam proctored in Zoom. The AACI’s decision comes to adapt to the social changes and consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Proctoring the CACM Exam in Zoom: Exam Procedure and Conditions Authorized testing centers, […]
Dubai’s Role in Global Corruption and Illicit Financial Flows
Technical StaffJuly 10, 2020 The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a prominent Washington DC think tank, published a remarkable report on July 7, 2020, entitled “Dubai’s Role in Facilitating Corruption and Global Illicit Financial Flows.” It is a significant report due to both exceptional content and timing. [note] Read and […]
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