International Best Practices in Anti-Corruption Law and Practice

International Best Practices in Anti-Corruption Law and Practice

Dates

1 Week: February 24 - 28, 2025

2 Weeks: February 24 - Mar 7, 2025  

1 Week: March 31- April 4, 2025  

2 Weeks: March 31 - April 11, 2025

Location

• Cape Town                             
• Johannesburg

Format

 In-Person/Online

Tuition (In Person)

1 Week

$999 pp individual                      

$800 pp for groups of 5+

2 Weeks

$1,500 pp individual                    

$1,150 pp for groups of 5+

Tuition (Online)

1 Week

$600 pp individual                      

$400 pp for groups of 5+

2 Weeks

$800 pp individual                        

$500 pp for groups of 5+

Course Overview

The course will familiarize participants with the current state of global anti-corruption laws and enforcement practices with a particular focus on Africa.

Among topics to be discussed are various international and intergovernmental agreements designed to address corruption including:

• The United Nations Convention Against Corruption, (2005)
• Principle 10 of the UN Global Compact 2004 (Anti-Corruption)
• Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Officials in International Business Transactions
• The African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption.
• The U.K. Anti-Bribery Law and the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, both of which have extraterritorial reach.

Target Audience

This course is targeted at legal practitioners, government officials, business leaders, NGO representatives, academics, and law enforcement professionals involved in anti-corruption efforts, with a particular focus on Africa.

Course Outline

1 Week: A compact, focused introduction to anti-corruption laws and practices.

Day 1: Foundations of Anti-Corruption

• Understanding Corruption
  • Definitions and forms of corruption.
  • Global impact and economic cost
• Overview of International Anti-Corruption Frameworks
  • United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC)
  • OECD Anti-Bribery Convention.
• Case Studies: High-Profile Corruption Scandals

Day 2: Domestic Anti-Corruption Laws

• Key Elements of Anti-Corruption Legislation
  • Definitions, offenses, and penalties.
  • Whistleblower protections and reporting mechanisms
• Role of Enforcement Agencies
  • Responsibilities and challenges
  • Examples of successful enforcement actions

Day 3: Anti-Corruption Compliance Programs

• Building Effective Compliance Programs
  • Risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
  • Integrating anti-corruption measures into corporate culture.
• Corporate Governance and Ethical Leadership
  • Role of leadership in preventing corruption
  • Setting the tone from the top.

Day 4: Investigation and Enforcement

• Techniques for Detecting Corruption
  • Common red flags and investigation strategies.
  • Role of forensic accounting.
• Cross-Border Corruption and JurisdictionalChallenges
  • Handling multi-jurisdictional cases.
  • Mechanisms for international cooperation.

Day 5: Practical Application and Next Steps

• Case Studies and Group Exercises
  • Participants analyze real-life cases and propose solutions.
• Action Plans
  • Developing individual or organizational anti-corruption strategies.
• Wrap-Up and Certificate Ceremony

2 Weeks: A comprehensive understanding with practical applications for various sectors and advanced strategies.

Days 1–5: Foundations and Key Concepts (Same as the 5-Day Outline)

Day 6: Corruption in Specific Sectors

• Public Procurement and Corruption
  • Common schemes and preventive measures.
• Corruption in Extractive Industries
  • Risks and best practices for transparency.

Day 7: Asset Recovery and Money Laundering

• Mechanisms for Asset Recovery
  • Freezing, seizing, and repatriating stolen assets.
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Measures
  • Linking AML to anti-corruption strategies.

Day 8: Whistleblowing and Civil Society

• Encouraging Whistleblowing
  • Developing safe and effective reporting systems.
• Role of Civil Society and Media
  • NGOs, investigative journalism, and public engagement.

Day 9: Technology and Innovation in Anti-Corruption

• Digital Tools for Transparency
  • Using AI, data analytics, and blockchain to prevent corruption.
• E-Government Initiatives
  • Enhancing transparency in public administration.

Day 10: Practical Application and Future Directions

• Simulations and Workshops
  • Mock corruption investigations and compliance reviews.
• Developing Long-Term Strategies
  • Individual and organizational action plans.
• Wrap-Up and Certificate Ceremony
  • Recap of key lessons and next steps.