14-17 March 2022 - Mexico City
Regional Meeting of the Platform for South America and Mexico
In 2019, the Platform for South America and Mexico to Fast- Track the Implementation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) was created through a high-level regional conference held in Cartagena, Colombia.
The purpose of this meeting was to transition the regional platform into a second phase of implementation supported by
UNODC anti-corruption hub of regional and international
experts, which will continue to promote South-South cooperation,
the exchange of good practices and the provision of technical assistance to participating countries, taking into account the
recommendations resulting from the Implementation Review Mechanism (IRM) of UNCAC and the Follow-Up Mechanism for the Implementation
of the Inter-American Convention against Corruption (MESICIC).
07-08 October 2021 - Paraguay (online)
National Workshop on Whistleblower Protection in Paraguay
Whistle-blower protection has been identified as a priority area withing the Regional Platform for South America and Mexico. The workshop gathered 90 government officials to discuss the importance of having an adequate infrastructure to receive reports about misconduct and to protect those who dare to speak up. Establishing and strengthening coordination mechanisms and creating transparent public procurement processes will help respond to and recover from the COVID-19 crisis and possible future crisis.
1 July 2021 - Chile, Colombia and Paraguay (online)
Workshop on Whistleblower Protection in Times of Crisis
The focus of the event was on international standards and good practices to protect whistleblowers in times of crisis.
30 June 2021 - Ecuador (online)
Workshop on Whistleblower Protection
The focus of the event was on international standards and good practices to protect whistleblowers.
22 June 2021 - Regional (online)
Virtual FINCRIME week: The ABC of Effective Anti-Corruption Compliance
The objective of the event is to promote the importance of designing and implementing effective anti-corruption programmes of ethics and compliance for business. At the International Conference UNODC provided a regional overview of the regimes of liability of legal persons and corporate compliance programmes.
2 June 2021 - Paraguay (online)
International Conference: Corporate Compliance and Paraguay
At the International Conference UNODC provided a regional overview of the regimes of liability of legal persons and corporate compliance programmes.
2 June 2021 - Bolivia and Colombia (online)
Workshop on the Interoperability of Databases to Verify Asset Declarations
The objective of the event was to foster South-South Cooperation from experts of the Comptroller Office of Colombia, who, during the event explained their experience with the software Oceano, which collects and analyses data to prevent and detect corruption.
1-4 June 2021 - Ecuador (online)
Capacity Building Programme on Liability of Legal Persons and Corporate Compliance
UNODC supported this public-private initiative which responds to recent reforms of the criminal code, by delivering a session on how to assess the effectiveness of anti-corruption programmes of ethics and compliance.
10 May 2021 - Regional (online)
Socioeconomic Rescue Packages in Latin America and the Caribbean in Response to COVID-19
In the launch event, UNODC presented the corruption risks associated to the implementation of socioeconomic response programmes in times of emergency, along with good practices to mitigate them.
6 May 2021 - Argentina (online)
Integrity Pacts: A Commitment to Fight Corruption Together
UNODC supported the webinar “Integrity Pacts: A Commitment to Fight Corruption Together”, organized by the Argentinian-German Chamber of Commerce (AHK-AR). UNODC highlighted the key role of the private sector in the fight against corruption, including through the effective implementation of programmes of corporate compliance.
8 April 2021 - Regional (online)
Training on the Relevance of UNCAC in the Fight against Corruption
The Training had a focus on the relevance of UNCAC in the fight against corruption, with a special emphasis on access to public information (art. 10), organized in conjunction with the Latin American Network for Legislative Transparency and attended by 35 participants of civil society organizations.
26 February 2021 - Bolivia (online)
Workshop on the Liability of Legal Persons and the Adequacy of Corporate Compliance Systems
The objective of the workshop was to support Bolivia to strengthen the regulation of the liability of legal persons while promoting corporate compliance. UNODC presented international standards and good practices. South-South cooperation was fostered through the participation of the prosecution service of Chile.
25 February 2021 - Bolivia (online)
Workshop on Systems of Integrity and Transparency in the context of COVID-19 and the Management of Asset Declarations
The objective of the workshop was to support Bolivia to strengthen the national system of integrity and transparency, particularly under the context of COVID-19. South-South cooperation was fostered through a panel on asset declarations with the participation of Colombia, Peru and Mexico.
12, 19 January 2021 - Chile (online)
Capacity Building Programme on the Development and Implementation of National Anti-Corruption Strategies
The event aimed at providing capacity building on the standards set forth by the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and the development and implementation of national strategies to fight corruption.
19 to 21 April 2021 - Bangkok, Thailand
Training on Prevention of Corruption Best Practices and Innovative Tools
The training was organised in cooperation with the Training Academy of the National Anti-Corruption Commission and included the participation of executives from various Thai agencies.
17 to 19 March 2021 - Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Training on Addressing Corruption Risks in Public Procurement
The training was organised in partnership with the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU). It focused on identifying corruption risks in each stage of public procurement process and the related preventative and mitigating measures. Agenda
07-10 February 2022 - Cape Town, South Africa
Transforming societies through anti-corruption innovation in public procurement and whistle-blower protection
Regional Workshops for Southern Africa
The summary of the Southern Africa regional workshops - video
02-03 November 2021 - Gaborone, Botswana
National Workshop on Whistle-blower Protection
Botswana is one of 8 countries that are part of the regional platform created to fast-track the implementation of the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) in Southern Africa. Whistle-blower protection has been identified as one of the key priorities in the region. The workshop aims to support Botswana in strengthening their mechanisms to report and protect reporting persons from retaliation.
Minister for Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Administration, Mr Kabo Neale Sechele Morwaeng, Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Ms Peggy Serame, Minister of Defence Justice and Security, Mr Kagiso Mmusi and Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Mr Mmusi Kgafela attended the opening ceremony.
27-28 September 2021 - Harare, Zimbabwe
National Workshop on Whistleblower Protection
Whistle-blower protection has been identified as a priority area within the Regional Platform for Southern Africa. The workshop gathered relevant national anti-corruption bodies of Zimbabwe in order to facilitate the development of draft legislation on whistle-blower protection. The workshop also offered the opportunity to exchange international best practices, key concepts and practical tools to effectively protect whistle-blowers at the national and institutional level.
Objectives:
30 September - 01 October 2021 - Harare, Zimbabwe
National Workshop on Inter-Agency Coordination
Inter-agency coordination has been identified as a priority area within the Regional Platform for Southern Africa. The workshop gathered relevant national anti-corruption bodies of Zimbabwe with the aim of providing assistance for the establishment of a national taskforce for inter-agency coordination in Zimbabwe.
Objectives:
06 May 2021- South Africa
Regional Validation Workshop on Scrutiny of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and Beneficial Ownership
03-04 May 2021- South Africa
Training workshop on risk-based verification of asset disclosures for Ethics Officers in South Africa
10 March 2021 (online)
Virtual Workshop on Mutual Legal Assistance
Regional workshop in Southern Africa to introduce the draft Toolkit on Mutual Legal Assistance
08-09 June 2021- Ethiopia
National Workshop on Whistleblower Protection
22-25 June 2021- East Africa (online)
Regional Workshops on Public Procurement and Financial Investigations
12 January 2022 - Juba, South Sudan
National Workshop on Whistle-blower Protection
13-14 January 2022 - Juba, South Sudan
National Workshop on Financial Investigations
