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10 Dec

Community Engagement and Grassroots Initiatives: Empowering Change from the Ground Up

Posted by Mike Masoud Accountability, CACF, CACM, Certification, Governance, Internal Control, Opinions, Transparency, whistleblowing

Mike Masoud, December 10, 2023 Introduction Corruption is a complex socioeconomic and political phenomenon against which nations and institutions must fight effectively and efficiently. Without properly combating corruption, countries and organizations will fail to achieve sustainable economic growth, good governance, and strong performance. However, a comprehensive understanding of corruption is […]

10 Dec

International Anti-Corruption Day: December 9

Posted by The AACI Accountability, Costs of Corruption, Governance, Human rights, Leadership, Principles of Fighting Corruption, Standards on Fighting Corruptin (SFC), The AACI's View, Transparency

The world celebrates each year the International Anti-Corruption Day on December 9. This day is celebrated to remind people of the importance of fighting corruption and promoting transparency in government. Corruption hurts sustainable economic development, the rule of law, and social and security stability. “Yet combating corruption remains a significant hurdle with […]

29 Nov

Evidence-Driven Accountability: Redefining Anti-Corruption Efforts

Posted by The AACI Accountability, Governance, Leadership, Opinions, Principles of Fighting Corruption, Transparency, whistleblowing

Technical Staff November 29, 2023 Corruption poses a significant threat to businesses, communities, and nations at large. While citizens play a crucial role in combating it, the responsibility falls upon those entrusted with governance—leaders, policymakers, legislators, and others—to ensure the implementation of effective anti-corruption strategies that engage all stakeholders. Evaluating […]

27 Nov

Understanding Anti-Corruption: Stages and Strategies

Posted by Mike Masoud Governance, Leadership, Opinions, Transparency, whistleblowing

Mike Masoud November 27, 2023 Introduction Corruption is a complex socioeconomic and political phenomenon against which nations and institutions must fight effectively and efficiently. Without properly combating corruption, countries and organizations will fail to achieve sustainable economic growth, good governance, and strong performance. However, a comprehensive understanding of corruption is […]

08 Nov

Becoming a Certified Anti-Corruption Manager (CACM): Empowering Leadership in the Fight Against Corruption

Posted by The AACI Accountability, CACM, Certification, Governance, Internal Control, Leadership, Learning Programs, Online Exam, Transparency

November 8, 2023 Technical staff Corruption poses a widespread and detrimental challenge that afflicts societies on a global scale, eroding trust, hindering economic development, and obstructing social advancement. Confronting this formidable issue necessitates the presence of capable and knowledgeable leaders who can effectively champion anti-corruption endeavors. The Certified Anti-Corruption Manager (CACM) certification, […]

08 Nov

Anti-Corruption Corporate Culture: Sustainable Business Reputation

Posted by The AACI Business Ethics, Costs of Corruption, Governance, Internal Control, Leadership, Opinions, Standards on Fighting Corruptin (SFC), whistleblowing

Technical staff November 7, 2023 Introduction In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, one thing remains constant: the necessity of upholding ethical values and integrity. Corruption poses a significant threat to any organization, but it can be combated through the establishment of an anti-corruption corporate culture. This blog post will make the […]

16 Oct

Standard on Fighting Corruption 240: Transparency

Posted by The AACI Accountability, Governance, Leadership, Learning Programs, Standards on Fighting Corruptin (SFC), The AACI's View, Transparency

OFFICIAL RELEASE Technical Staff October 15, 2023 Standards on Fighting Corruption (SFCs) The SFCs are fundamental pillars and guidelines to help stakeholders implement the ten principles of fighting corruption and: 1. Promote consistent practice and behavior and facilitate effective responses to identified corruption risks. 2. Help management and other stakeholders […]