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Organizations must assess corruption risks regularly to identify potential vulnerabilities, implement appropriate preventive measures, and ensure that their systems and controls are robust and effective. Failure to do so can have serious consequences, including legal and reputational damage, financial loss, and a loss of stakeholder trust and confidence.
Technical Staff February 21, 2023 Anti-Corruption Compliance Policy Purpose This Anti-Corruption Compliance Policy provides guidelines for our organization to comply with the Anti-Corruption Policy. This policy is designed to prevent, deter, and detect corruption, fraud, and bribery within our organization and among its stakeholders. It also aims to bolster our...
Technical Staff February 20, 2023 An anti-corruption policy is a set of guidelines and procedures a company establishes to prevent, deter, detect, and correct corrupt practices on time. The policy outlines measures that employees and business partners must follow to prevent corruption, bribery, fraud, and other unethical practices, as well...
Technical Staff February 15, 2023 The audit profession in Arab countries can be traced back to the early twentieth century when the region’s first accounting and auditing firms were established. The audit profession has evolved and developed in response to changing business and societal needs. Initially, the auditors’ primary responsibility...
January 25, 2022 Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Mike Masoud, the senior director of The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) in the Middle East and Africa. Mr. Masoud has been with The AACI for over ten years. He has played a vital role in the organization’s efforts...
Technical StaffJanuary 23,2023 Corporate values are the principles that guide a company’s day-to-day operations. They are intended to encourage ethical behavior, foster a positive work environment, and ensure that the company pursues its mission and goals. However, there is frequently a mismatch between corporate value theory and practical implementation, particularly...
Mike MasoudJanuary 15, 2023 Prevalence of the rule of law is one of the Ten Principles of Fighting Corruption promulgated by The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI). The lack of the rule of law in communities and countries can manifest in various ways. Some of the most well-known manifestations include: Corruption:...