Integrity and Anti-Corruption Course

Corruption is a fundamental cause of poverty, conflict, and state fragility. It undermines a state’s ability to effectively deliver public services, uphold the rule of law, and foster a conducive business environment. Furthermore, corruption presents a significant obstacle to sustainable economic and social development. Research has consistently demonstrated that marginalised communities are disproportionately affected by its consequences.

The course examines the underlying factors driving corruption and their impact on development. Participants will explore strategies to address these root causes and gain insights into international initiatives, legislation, and agreements aimed at combatting corruption. The course presents examples of integrity policies that prevent corrupt practices by fostering a culture of ethics within public institutions, and ensuring that governments operate in the best interest of their citizens. Additionally, various policy instruments, including codes of conduct and whistleblower protection regulations, will be discussed.

The programme includes a workshop on integrity dilemmas, in which participants share experiences, challenges, and practical insights from their professional environment. By engaging with fellow professionals from diverse backgrounds, participants will broaden their perspective on integrity and anti-corruption efforts worldwide.

In this course, participants will:

• Define key concepts and international frameworks, a.o. the building blocks of integrity and the ‘islands of integrity’ approach
• Explore the widespread nature of corruption and its effects on social and economic development, and the rule of law, and reflect on their local context
• Identify and practice with methodologies for corruption analysis
• Understand integrity systems in organisations, and the tools needed to design them
• Recognise and respond to ethical dilemmas in their work
• Learn about the integrity and anti-corruption policies and practices of the City of Rotterdam and Dutch Ministry of Defense and review policies from their local context
• Meet the Public Prosecutor for Anti-corruption of The Netherlands, who will share experiences with the enforcement of anti-corruption policies

We offer a 50% fee reduction for staff of local governments or local NGOs in countries on the OECD-DAC list.

Learn more and apply: https://thehagueacademy.com/course/integrity-anti-corruption/