Technical StaffJune 30, 2023Introduction: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 in place,...
The Exam UnitJune 17, 2023Introduction 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 vulnerable to...
Mike MasoudJune 9, 2023The 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 strategies Decisions on...
Technical Staff May 23, 2023In today’s complex business landscape, the critical issue of corruption looms as a persistent threat. Its damaging impact can erode trust, impair reputations, undermine human rights, wipe out innovation, and pave the way for money laundering and financing terrorism: it is the cancer of nations and...
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...
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...
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