OECD – #EthicalBusinessPractice

‘there is generally in my experience far more corruption in countries with very rigid rules and very limited discretion…’

A brief AretéThoughts Q&A with Florentin Blanc: What is the most important thing that regulators must learn from the pandemic? Outcomes are what matters, not processes. And to achieve outcomes, you need to keep focusing on assessing, understanding, detecting risks. You need flexibility, and data. But this a lesson even more for those who make the rulesContinue reading “‘there is generally in my experience far more corruption in countries with very rigid rules and very limited discretion…’”

2021 OECD Global Anti-Corruption & Integrity Forum

Leading through the Crisis: Integrity and Anti-Corruption for a Resilient Recovery Registration is open: The virtual 2021 OECD Global Anti-Corruption & Integrity Forum will take place on 23-25 March 2021. Register today to join discussions on new public integrity indicators, illicit financial flows, state involvement in the business sector, and many other issues. The ForumContinue reading “2021 OECD Global Anti-Corruption & Integrity Forum”

AretéWork Quarterly – The Year-in-Review – 2020

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The AreteWork Quarterly recently went out – in case you missed it, here’s an excerpt. You can read the full issue here. And to be sure to get the next edition, subscribe: AretéWork Quarterly – The Year-in-Review – 2020 Well, what a year! It has certainly tested our resilience and ability to adapt. I’m gratefulContinue reading “AretéWork Quarterly – The Year-in-Review – 2020”

What really motivates anti-corruption compliance?

I was reflecting on this question and my first take is: The best motivation is a deep seated desire to do the right thing. There’s more to it as you might expect – and I am excited that OECD is digging into it deeper – I’ll be tuning in, I hope you will too: TheContinue reading “What really motivates anti-corruption compliance?”

OECD Public Integrity Maturity Models

What are the maturity models? The maturity models allow a government (national or subnational) or a public sector organisation to assess the elements of their integrity systems, and identify where they are situated in relation to good practice across four categories: nascent, emerging, established and leading. The maturity models can be used by political and executive leadership, government officials, public sector integrity practitioners, business and civil society.

A useful Q&A on OECD Public Integrity Maturity Models from our friends at the OECD – AretéWork is an OECD Integrity Knowledge Partner:

#OECDIntegrity Ask: Your voice for integrity

#AlphabetOfEthics card: N is for No! Accepting unethical business practices or engaging in corruption will only serve to harm you or your organisation.

Are you a young person who cares about corruption and integrity? What question would you ask leaders? Raise your voice for integrity now, and submit a 10-second video of your question to leaders. Leaders from politics, business and civil society will answer your questions, as a compilation of selected videos will kick off the Leaders’Continue reading “#OECDIntegrity Ask: Your voice for integrity”

Collective Action Towards Integrity and Transparency, London, 17 April 2018

UNITED AGAINST CORRUPTION - Event Banner - 17th April

Corruption has a crippling effect on countries’ economic and social development and undermines public trust in businesses and governments alike. As an advocate for ethical business, ICC joins global partners to provide a unified voice in support of collective action and encourage greater private-public sector collaboration. Opening remarks Chris Southworth, Secretary General, ICC United Kingdom KeynoteContinue reading “Collective Action Towards Integrity and Transparency, London, 17 April 2018”