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03 Jul

‘How Does Corruption Affect Human Rights?’: Analysis of an Article

Posted by The AACI Academia, CACM, Ethics, Governance, Human rights

Atie J El Mouallem, CACM, PhD Financial advisor to UHNWI, private entities, family offices, and companies. Certified Anti-Corruption Manager (CACM) and member of The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) ‘How does corruption affect human rights?’ is an article written by Evelyne Schmid in 2005. The author was a participant of the […]

26 Jun

The AACI at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria

Posted by The AACI Academia, Africa, CACM, Certification

June 26, 2019 On June 11, 2019, Dr. Fagbayide A. Oluwole, president of the North South Business School, the strategic partner of The AACI in Nigeria, met with the officials of the University of Ibadan and discussed with them the implementation phases of the agreement signed between The AACI and […]

03 Jun

Judiciary Independence: A Central Pillar In The Fight Against Corruption

Posted by Mike Masoud Costs of Corruption, Governance, Internal Control, Opinions, The AACI's View

June 4, 2019 Judiciary independence is a prerequisite to sustain development and fight corruption. Proper and adequate separation among the branches of government (Judiciary, Legislature, and Executive) is a must to govern in the best interest of the citizens. This is a well-known and proven practice of governance. Therefore, when […]

02 Jun

NO Budget without Real Reform – No Budget without the Independence of the Judiciary Authority

Posted by The AACI Costs of Corruption, Governance, Internal Control, Opinions

Opinion June 2, 2019 The Lebanese Judges’ Club dares to demand the execution of the first step towards the Independence of the Judiciary as per the Lebanese Constitution, the first step towards a healthy nation with effective public institutions. [note] See the May 31, 2019 speech of the President of the […]

31 May

Joint Press Release: The AACI and Tomorrow’s Advice

Posted by The AACI Academia, Business Ethics, CACM, Certification, Ethics, Governance, Internal Control, The AACI's View

PRESS RELEASE Tempe, May 18, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) and Tomorrow’s Advice s.a.r.l, the Exclusive Strategic Partner of The AACI in Lebanon and Kuwait, achieved unprecedented anti-corruption professional results in Lebanon during a relatively short time. During less than 45 days, TA empowered more than […]

28 May

Notes on the Lebanese Draft National Strategy for Combating Corruption and Its Executive Outline 2018-2023

Posted by The AACI Academia, CACM, Certification, Costs of Corruption, Ethics, Internal Control, Membership, Opinions

On May 14, 2019, The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) and Tomorrow’s Advice s.a.r.l., The AACI’s Exclusive Strategic Partner in Lebanon and Kuwait, conducted a workshop in Beirut – Lebanon to discuss and analyze the Lebanese Draft National Strategy for Combating Corruption and Its Executive Outline 2018-2023. The attendance of the […]

22 May

In a 60 minutes report: How the Danske Bank money-laundering scheme involving $230 billion unraveled

Posted by The AACI Business Ethics, CACM, Certification, Costs of Corruption, Governance, Internal Control

It could be the biggest money-laundering scheme in history, with suspicious money flowing from Russia and former Soviet republics. Click here to continue reading and watching the entire 60 minutes report.