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Global Forum V –April 2007
Rainer Bührer
The Interpol Anti-The Interpol Anti-Corruption AcademyCorruption Academy
‘A partnership approach’
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Overview :Overview :
I. Interpol and Anti-Corruption – the IGEC
II. The Anti-Corruption Academy
III. Basic concepts
IV. Status Quo
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Part I - Interpol and Anti-Corruption –
the Interpol Expert Group on Corruption (IGEC)
Background :
• IGEC is a multi disciplinary anti-corruption expert IGEC is a multi disciplinary anti-corruption expert group mandated by the Interpol General group mandated by the Interpol General Assembly in 1997;Assembly in 1997;
• It has been relatively effective within the law It has been relatively effective within the law enforcement community; enforcement community;
• by raising awareness, activating responses, by raising awareness, activating responses, providing regional assistance, seminars & providing regional assistance, seminars & conferences, also regional based training and conferences, also regional based training and facilitating operational assistance. facilitating operational assistance.
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Shortcomings:Shortcomings:
1.1. Insufficient training in terms of :Insufficient training in terms of :
- Number of courses/frequency of training;- Number of courses/frequency of training; - - Duration of courses; - - Duration of courses;
- Variance in skill levels; and,- Variance in skill levels; and,- Lack of follow-up. - Lack of follow-up.
2. Lack of operational assistance & support;2. Lack of operational assistance & support;
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UN Convention against Corruption
Opened for signature in Merida, Mexico, December 2003Ratified on December 14, 2005
Main features for law enforcement:
CriminalizationPreventionAsset RecoveryExtraditionInternational and Law Enforcement CooperationJoint investigations and special investigative
techniquesTraining and technical assistanceCollection, exchange & analysis of Information
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Part II - Interpol’s Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA)
• Established a need for continuous, consistent training;
• Global community was spending a fortune on training, but law enforcement seldom a recipient;
• UNCAC provided an international legal framework, & a mandate for LE;
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Part II - Interpol’s Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA)
Response:Response:
• Concept of an Academy proposed by the co-founder of Concept of an Academy proposed by the co-founder of TI;TI;
Objective:Objective:
to professionalize anti-corruption workto professionalize anti-corruption work
• Concept tested in different fora,;• Austrian Government offered to host site in Vienna, and to provide state of the art facility;• Unanimously approved by Interpol General Assembly in
September 2007
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Part II - Interpol’s Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA)
• Develop original, baseline curricula focusing on corruption and related subject matter;
• Recruit renowned academics, guest lecturers and instructors with extensive practical experience;
• Provide ongoing education (& CBT) for a growing cadre of anti-corruption professionals;
• Seek accreditation with reputable colleges and universities;
How will it differ from other Law Enforcement Training Institutions?
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Interpol’s Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) cont.
• Conduct dedicated research;
• Develop international best practices and standards, with regional deployment;
• Participate in standard-setting groups;
• Collaborate with colleges and universities to raise the profile of anti-corruption;
• Develop country specific investigative assistance and information sharing.
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Part III - Basic Concepts:
• Not a police academy• Not limited to Police Officers• State of the Art facility• Offer recognized educational qualifications
• Regional concept-using existing facilities• Extensive Fundraising to enable Subsidies• Partnership approach• Work within UNCAC framework
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Part IV – Status Quo“where are we now”
• Finalized the negotiations with the host country;• Formed an Academic Committee to design an
academic infrastructure and framework;• Austrian Government will host a Founder’s
Conference;• Engaged in multi-lateral and bi-lateral
negotiations with potential partners;• Engaged in Fundraising activities
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Thank you for your attention !
My contact particulars :My contact particulars :
Rainer BührerRainer Bührer
Tel : + 33 4 72447323Tel : + 33 4 72447323
Fax : + 33 4 72447408Fax : + 33 4 72447408
E-mail : [email protected] : [email protected]