Governance and Anti Corruption

Training course overview

p>Corruption and misgovernance are significant contributors to business failure, conflict, and systemic weaknesses. They undermine an organization's ability to deliver effective services, uphold the rule of law, and foster sustainable economic and social development. International studies have shown that corrupt practices can lead to marginalization and other unethical behaviors within business contexts.

This Governance and Anti-Corruption training course explores the various factors contributing to corruption and their detrimental impact on business development. Participants will discuss approaches to mitigate these issues and learn about international initiatives, laws, and conventions aimed at combating corruption. The course emphasizes integrity policies that cultivate a culture of integrity within organizations, ensuring employees feel assured that their employer acts in their best interests.

Additionally, the course covers related standards such as codes of conduct and whistleblower regulations. It includes a workshop focused on the integrity dilemma, equipping participants to manage bribery and corruption risks more effectively. The curriculum examines global anti-corruption frameworks and identifies key controls to mitigate risks, reviewing critical areas such as Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), third parties, and geographic and sectoral risk assessments.

Key features of this training course include:

• The cross-cutting nature of corruption and its impact on business, economic development, and the rule of law
• Vulnerabilities to corruption within governance bodies and processes
• Innovative tools for integrity and anti-corruption, and their application within your organization or country
• Strategies for developing and implementing integrity and anti-corruption policies to promote sustainable corporate development
• Learning from experts and expanding your professional network in the integrity and anti-corruption field
• Insights into the critical role of promoting integrity and combating corruption
• Addressing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic in preventing corruption and fostering integrity.