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Technical Staff July 14, 2023 Introduction to bid rigging and its prevalence in the public sector: Bid rigging represents an egregious form of anti-competitive conduct whereby firms contravene ethical business practices by conspiring to subvert open tendering processes. This frequently transpiring malpractice within public procurement irreparably engenders market distortion and...
Technical StaffJune 30, 2023 Introduction: In the realm of organizational ethics and combating corruption, whistleblowing serves as a powerful weapon. Whistleblowing entails the deliberate disclosure of material illegality or wrongdoing by individuals who possess privileged access to relevant information within an organization. This act, governed by the laws and regulations...
The Exam UnitJune 17, 2023 Introduction Organizations must prioritize effective anti-corruption measures in today’s global landscape, where fraud and corruption threaten businesses and economies. One crucial step in this endeavor is to have at least one Certified Anti-Corruption Manager (CACM) among your decision makers. The absence of a CACM leaves your organization...
Technical StaffJune 12, 2023 Understanding the Motives Behind Corrupt Acts by Senior Management Whenever a corruption scandal is uncovered and involves senior management, there is a question that most of the stakeholders ask: why did they do it? Those charged with governance, legislatures, regulators, and other stakeholders should always understand...
Mike MasoudJune 9, 2023 The board of directors’ duties is set, in most if not all countries, by commercial law. The principal duties of the board are: Selection and removal of officers Declaring and distributing dividends Setting the management compensation Coordinating audit activities Evaluating, managing, and approving the company’s risk...
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...
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...