Mike MasoudMay 21, 2023The 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 sectors (private and...
The Ten Principles of Fighting CorruptionThe office of the President. Tempe, May 17, 2023Dear 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 topics, including the...
The AACI Opens Public Consultation for Its Standard on Fighting Corruption (SFC).(Tempe, Arizona, May 16, 2023)Today, The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) publishes the following Standards on Fighting Corruption:Standard on Fighting Corruption 280: WhistleblowingThis Standard on Fighting Corruption (SFC) deals with the whistleblowing concept and its significance and implications in the...
The AACI Opens Public Consultation for Its Standard on Fighting Corruption (SFC).(Tempe, Arizona, May 16, 2023)Today, The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) publishes the following Standards on Fighting Corruption:Standard on Fighting Corruption 200: CompetenceThis Standard on Fighting Corruption (SFC) deals with the competence of those charged with governance in meeting their...
Technical StaffApril 28, 2023The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) believes the fight against corruption is a complex socioeconomic battle that mandates more than just the enactment of laws, rules, regulations, and the creation of anti-corruption agencies. The most significant challenge in this fight is the need for more trust between citizens...
Technical staffApril 24, 2023AbstractIn this piece, we delve into the reasons behind a nation’s inability to succeed, focusing on internal and external factors. Factors that originate internally, such as weak institutions, corruption, and conflict, can all act as obstacles to a country’s growth and prosperity. In addition, external events, including...
Mike MasoudApril 11, 2023Corruption is a pervasive issue worldwide and can take on many forms. Its detrimental effects weaken democratic institutions and hinder economic growth and sustainability. Thus, establishing an ethical framework to prevent corruption is imperative. This post discusses how ethics plays a crucial role in curbing corruption.Primarily, ethics...
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