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The Interpol Anti-Corruption Academy

The Interpol Anti-Corruption Academy. ‘A partnership approach’. Rainer Bührer. Overview :. Interpol and Anti-Corruption – the IGEC The Anti-Corruption Academy Basic concepts Status Quo. Part I - Interpol and Anti-Corruption – the Interpol Expert Group on Corruption (IGEC).

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The Interpol Anti-Corruption Academy

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  1. The Interpol Anti-Corruption Academy ‘A partnership approach’ Rainer Bührer

  2. Overview : Interpol and Anti-Corruption – the IGEC The Anti-Corruption Academy Basic concepts Status Quo

  3. Part I - Interpol and Anti-Corruption – the Interpol Expert Group on Corruption (IGEC) Background : • IGEC is a multi disciplinary anti-corruption expert group mandated by the Interpol General Assembly in 1997; • It has been relatively effective within the law enforcement community; • by raising awareness, activating responses, providing regional assistance, seminars & conferences, also regional based training and facilitating operational assistance.

  4. Shortcomings: • Insufficient training in terms of :- Number of courses/frequency of training; - - Duration of courses; - Variance in skill levels; and,- Lack of follow-up. 2. Lack of operational assistance & support;

  5. UN Convention against Corruption Opened for signature in Merida, Mexico, December 2003Ratified on December 14, 2005 Main features for law enforcement:Criminalization Prevention Asset Recovery Extradition International and Law Enforcement Cooperation Joint investigations and special investigative techniques Training and technical assistance Collection, exchange & analysis of Information

  6. 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;

  7. Part II - Interpol’s Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) • Response: • Concept of an Academy proposed by the co-founder of TI; • Objective: to 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

  8. 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?

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. Thank you for your attention ! My contact particulars : Rainer Bührer Tel : + 33 4 72447323 Fax : + 33 4 72447408 E-mail : r.buhrer@interpol.int

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