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16 Feb

Unveiling Corruption: Leadership Hurdles and Failures

Posted by The AACI Accountability, Governance, Leadership, Opinions

Technical Staff February 16, 2024 In the ongoing battle against corruption, effective leadership across all levels of institutions is paramount. However, it is widely acknowledged that leadership at the highest echelons sets the precedent and significantly influences the adherence of lower-ranking leadership to anti-corruption commitments. While some leaders succeed in […]

15 Feb

Empowering Whistleblowers: A Catalyst for Transparency and Accountability in Economic Crime Prevention

Posted by Mike Masoud Accountability, Costs of Corruption, Governance, Human rights, Internal Control, Leadership, Opinions, Standards on Fighting Corruptin (SFC), Transparency, whistleblowing

Mike Masoud, February 15, 2024 In light of recent developments highlighted by the Financial Times [1], it is evident that the role of whistleblowers in combating corruption is gaining recognition. The appointment of a non-legal director at the UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) marks a significant departure from tradition, signaling […]

01 Feb

The Pervasiveness of the Rule of Law: A Key Principle to Fight Corruption

Posted by Mike Masoud Accountability, Costs of Corruption, Ethics, Governance, Human rights, Leadership, Principles of Fighting Corruption, Transparency

Mike Masoud, February 1, 2024 Corruption is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that affects every country in the world, undermining development, democracy, and human rights. According to Transparency International, more than two-thirds of the countries in the world score below 50 on the Corruption Perceptions Index, indicating a serious problem […]

31 Jan

ANNOUNCEMENT

Posted by The AACI CACF, CACM, Leadership, Press Release, Principles of Fighting Corruption, Standards on Fighting Corruptin (SFC)

Tempe, AZ January 31, 2024 The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) is pleased to announce the appointment of General Hassan Jouni (R) PhD. as the designated anti-corruption advisor for The AACI in the MENA region. Dr. Hassan Jouni is a Lebanese national and retired Brigadier General of the Lebanese Army Forces. […]

29 Jan

Why We Need the Ten Principles of Fighting Corruption

Posted by The AACI Accountability, Governance, Human rights, Internal Control, Leadership, Principles of Fighting Corruption, Standards on Fighting Corruptin (SFC), Transparency, whistleblowing

Technical Staff January 29, 2024 Corruption is a global problem that undermines development, democracy, and human rights. It erodes trust in public institutions, wastes scarce resources, and distorts markets. It also fuels inequality, violence, and instability. According to the World Bank and other reliable sources, corruption costs the world economy […]

28 Jan

Test Your Anti-Corruption Awareness Knowledge

Posted by The AACI CACF, Certification, Governance, Human rights, Internal Control, Learning Programs, Types of Fraud and Corruption, whistleblowing

Technical Staff January 28, 2024 This quiz is a part of a series of quizzes that will gauge the decision maker’s foundational knowledge of corruption, exploring its nature, dynamics, and consequences. It draws inspiration from the enriching content in the Certified Anti-Corruption Fellow (CACF) professional certification program. Your participation will contribute to […]

25 Jan

Decoding Deceit: The AACI’s Top 10 Corruption Red Flags for SMEs

Posted by The AACI CACM, Conflicts of interest, Costs of Corruption, Governance, Internal Control, Leadership, Learning Programs, Transparency, whistleblowing

Technical Staff January 25, 2024 As an ongoing commitment to raising decision makers’ awareness about fraud and corruption risks, The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) provides a list of the top ten fraud and corruption red flags along with recommendations on what management of small and medium-sized organizations can do about […]