Knowledge Sharing Session on Integrity Perils of Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies Read more about Knowledge Sharing Session on Integrity Perils of Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies Advances in blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are gaining significant attention across the development sector, but they may open new avenues for integrity risks and corruption. ADB's Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department and Office of Anticorruption and Integrity are promoting a balance between the hype and the future potential of these solutions versus the risks of corruption.
Nikos Passas Keywords corruption illicit financial/trade flows sanctions informal fund transfers remittances terrorism white-collar crime Read more about Nikos Passas Nikos Passas is professor of criminology and criminal justice at Northeastern University, and co-director of the Institute for Security and Public Policy.
Kezang Tshering Keywords corruption service delivery business ethics economics and climate change Read more about Kezang Tshering He is involved in initiating and leading action research related to corruption, service delivery, business ethics, economics, and climate change. Corruption is secret, complex and hidden in nature. It is also worth noting that research is one of the prevention and education strategies of the ACC and provides an evidence-based systemic and policy recommendation to improve systems and the way business is conducted.
Integrity Perils of Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies Read more about Integrity Perils of Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies Advances in blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are gaining significant attention across the development sector, but they may open new avenues for integrity risks and corruption. SDCC and OAI are promoting a balance between the hype and the future potential of these solutions versus the risks of corruption. ADB's Chief of Digital Technology for Development, Mr. Thomas Abell, presented on significant integrity risks associated with blockchains and cryptocurrencies that are often overlooked in development programs.
Jelita Pandjaitan Keywords disputes cross-border disputes arbitration litigation mediation banks bribery corruption Read more about Jelita Pandjaitan Ms. Jelita Pandjaitan is a partner at Linklaters Singapore Pte. Ltd. She leads the Southeast Asia disputes practice, with a focus on complex, high value cross-border disputes and investigations for major international banks and corporations. She advises clients in arbitrations, litigation and mediations in Hong Kong, Singapore and throughout Asia and conducts proceedings in the English courts in association with the firm’s London office.
Training and Public Integrity Network Meeting on Preventing Corruption in Public Procurement Read more about Training and Public Integrity Network Meeting on Preventing Corruption in Public Procurement About 50 participants from over 20 countries learned how to prevent and detect corruption in public procurement in a two-day training program organized by ADB's Office of Anticorruption and Integrity in cooperation with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development and United Nations Development Programme Regional Hub in Bangkok, and hosted by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Corruption Risks and Anti-Corruption Strategies in Climate Financing: Good Governance Towards Integrity, Transparency, and Accountability in Achieving Objectives in Climate Mitigation and Adaptation - High-Level Event and Panel Discussion Read more about Corruption Risks and Anti-Corruption Strategies in Climate Financing: Good Governance Towards Integrity, Transparency, and Accountability in Achieving Objectives in Climate Mitigation and Adaptation - High-Level Event and Panel Discussion The Asian Development Bank, in collaboration with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), the U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Center, and in partnership with the Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines, organized this event to discuss how corruption and non-transparency can be most effectively addressed including how anti-corruption efforts can be integrated into measures of good governance in the fight against climate change to ensure transparent, efficient, and accountable use of climate finance for effective projects and tangible results.
What is Corruption? Read more about What is Corruption? Corruption, defined by Transparency International as “the abuse of entrusted power for private gain,” is tackled in this presentation. The discussion also covers the different categories and forms or actions of corruption. The concept of systemic corruption is examined.
Evaluating and Monitoring Anti-Corruption Reforms and Programs - Training Workshop Read more about Evaluating and Monitoring Anti-Corruption Reforms and Programs - Training Workshop The Asian Development Bank (ADB), in collaboration with the German International Cooperation (GIZ) and the U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Center, and in partnership with the Government of the Philippines' Office of the Ombudsman, organized a training workshop to discuss how action against corruption and non-transparency can be most effectively maintained to ensure transparent, efficient, and accountable governance towards sustainable development.
Opening Remarks - National Workshop on Social Accountability at the Local Level: Citizens Engaging with Local Government Read more about Opening Remarks - National Workshop on Social Accountability at the Local Level: Citizens Engaging with Local Government Supporting citizen-led approaches to improve governance and reduce corruption in developing countries is the mission of the Partnership for Transparency Fund (PTF). PTF uses the theory of change method to address rising public governance concerns and secure lasting change.