Regional Anti-Corruption Initiative

📽️ Event Recap: 19th RAI Summer School in Bucharest   Two weeks have passed since the conclusion of the 19th RAI Summer School for Junior Anti-corruption practitioners from SEE, and we’re excited to share our event recap video! 🎉   Take a glance into participants’ impressions, hear from the organizers, and listen to what our trainers Lawrie Day and Nick Snaith from AML Consulting Global Ltd think about the program and the incredible group of junior anti-corruption practitioners. We are immensely proud of the dedication and progress shown by everyone involved.   This video captures the essence of an unforgettable week in Bucharest filled with learning, collaboration, and the fostering of strong professional bonds across Southeast Europe.   A special thank you to our hosts SELEC (Southeast European Law Enforcement Center), the Central European Initiative - CEI, and the America for Bulgaria Foundation for their invaluable support in making this event possible.   Watch the video to relive the highlights and see the impact of this transformative experience.   #RAISummerSchool #AntiCorruption #regionalcooperation #Networking #SoutheastEurope

📣Great news from Tirana! 🤝Today, the Head of RAI Secretariat, Ms. Desislava Gotskova, LLM and the Executive Director of the Western Balkans Fund, Dr. Gjergj Murra have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the collaboration between our organizations. The ceremony, held at the WBF Secretariat in Tirana, marked a significant step towards closer ties between our organizations. Under the MoU, we are dedicated to supporting Civil Society Organizations and regional stakeholders in combating corruption. Together, we aim to raise awareness, bolster regional networks, and facilitate knowledge exchange. We look forward to the positive impact of this partnership! #RegionalCooperation #civilsociety #Anticorruption #WesternBalkans #partnership

Closing the week in #Tirana, #Albania!   This week, the RAI Secretariat attended the "Fast Tracking the Implementation of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption - Regional Platform for the Western Balkans" conference. Initially endorsed by high-level government representatives from the Western Balkans in Ohrid, North Macedonia in 2021, the Western Balkans Regional Anti-Corruption and Illicit Finance (ACIF) Roadmap aims to accelerate the implementation of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) across the region.   The conference in Tirana, hosted by the Ministry of State for Public Administration and Anti-Corruption of Albania and organized by the UNODC, brought together representatives from all Western Balkan jurisdictions. Together, we discussed about the priorities for the new Roadmap and requirements for future technical assistance to advance its practical implementation. RAI has been an implementing partner during the development and implementation of the ACIF Roadmap, led by UNODC. In her closing remarks, the Head of RAI Secretariat, Ms. Desislava Gotskova, LLM has underlined that RAI remains committed to partner and support this initiative.   Make sure you check our website for more details on ACIF Roadmap: https://lnkd.in/emk7w4X4   #AntiCorruption #WesternBalkans #UNCAC #GoodGovernance #Transparency #Collaboration #RegionalCooperation #Corruption

Starting the week in #Brussels, at the EU Network against corruption workshop on Asset Declaration Systems organized by DG HOME!   We're excited to share that Ms. Desislava Gotskova, LLM, Head of RAI Secretariat, participated as a speaker in the panel on the challenges in monitoring and verifying asset declarations, in particular abroad. During the panel, Ms. Gotskova presented RAI’s work in the field of Asset declarations, with special focus on the International Treaty on Exchange of Data for the Verification of Asset Declarations, drafted and negotiated under the auspices of RAI.   The workshop, supported by Ecorys provided a great opportunity for the exchange of experiences on the functioning of, challenges facing, and effectiveness of asset declaration frameworks in EU Member States. The workshop focused on developments in the EU and its Member States, in particular the role of supervisory bodies responsible for formulating policies, the challenges in monitoring and verifying asset declarations, with additional focuses on technology and monitoring assets held abroad, and the effectiveness of current asset declaration policies and systems and ways to measure success.   For more information on RAI’s work in this field, make sure you visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eS65KS78   #AntiCorruption #AssetDeclarations #integrity #corruption #regionalcooperation #DGHOME #EUNetworkAgainstCorruption

We are thrilled to share the success of workshop, "Confronting Strategic Corruption and Illicit Finance: Democratic Resilience and Economic Security," held as part of the IACC International Anti-Corruption Conference, moderated by Ms. Desislava Gotskova, LLM, Head of RAI Secretariat. The session was coordinated by friends from Center for the Study of Democracy and featured speakers from the OECD - OCDE, U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre, University of Sussex, Nedim Hogic and Daniel Freund. The workshop explored corruption as a strategic threat and systematic policy gap, aiming to create a network of stakeholders to develop corruption risk assessment tools and promote stronger oversight. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to the insightful discussions! We look forward to following up and engaging further with our partners. #IACC2024 #AntiCorruption #EconomicSecurity #DemocraticResilience #TransparencyInternational #statecapture #illicitfinance #Vilnius #Lithuania

🚨 Reminder: Workshop Today! 🚨 Don't miss the Confronting Strategic Corruption and Illicit Finance: Democratic Resilience and Economic Security workshop happening at IACC today! Moderated by Ms. Desislava Gotskova, LLM, Head of RAI Secretariat, we have an exciting lineup of speakers from the Center for the Study of Democracy, OECD - OCDE, University of Oslo, and U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre. We are excited to see you there and share insights on combating corruption. Join us at the International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) in Vilnius, Lithuania, Workshop 1 at 6PM! See you soon! #AntiCorruption #IACC2024 #TransparencyInternational #EconomicSecurity #DemocraticResilience #corruption #regionalcooperation #Lithuania #Vilnius

The International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) is an incredible platform to meet partners and friends in the fight against corruption. On the margins of the conference, Head of RAI Secretariat, Ms. Desislava Gotskova, LLM, had a productive meeting with Mr. Viktor Pavlushchyk, Head of the National Agency on Corruption Prevention of Ukraine - NACP (Національне агентство з питань запобігання корупції). Since becoming Observers to RAI last year, NACP has been very active partner and this meeting was a valuable opportunity to discuss and explore ways to intensify our cooperation and jointly advance anti-corruption efforts. #IACC2024 #AntiCorruption #TransparencyInternational #Networking #Cooperation #Corruption #Ukraine #regionalcooperation

🎉 That's a wrap! The 19th RAI Summer School in Bucharest was successfully concluded. On the final day, participants showcased their hard work through presentations on various aspects of the case they solved. It was a proud moment to see their dedication and the skills they’ve developed over the week. After reflecting on an enriching week filled with learning, networking, and practical application, participants received their well-deserved certificates of attendance. A big thank you to everyone involved, including our esteemed experts from AML Consulting Global Ltd, our hosts SELEC (Southeast European Law Enforcement Center), and our financial supporters at the Central European Initiative - CEI and America for Bulgaria Foundation. We look forward to seeing the positive impact these junior anti-corruption practitioners will make in Southeast Europe. More details about this year's Summer School edition available at: https://lnkd.in/eEguzq5a #SummerSchool #AntiCorruption #Corruption #Networking #SoutheastEurope

📣 Join Us: Confronting Strategic Corruption and Illicit Finance 🌐 We invite you to join us at the workshop, "Confronting Strategic Corruption and Illicit Finance: Democratic Resilience and Economic Security," moderated by Ms. Desislava Gotskova, LLM, Head of RAI Secretariat. 📅 Date: June 20, 2024 📍 Location: IACC, Vilnius, Lithuania, Workshop 1 Experts from the Center for the Study of Democracy, OECD - OCDE, University of Oslo, and U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre will share best practices on: - Investment screening - Tracking illicit wealth - Using big data for risk assessments - Corruption-proofing legislation Join us along with the leading European anti-corruption policy makers’ team as well as some of the best anti-corruption academic and civil society experts. More details at:  https://lnkd.in/dm7Uvu4u Be part of the world’s largest anti-corruption conference organized by Transparency International. See you in #Vilnius! #AntiCorruption #IACC2024 #TransparencyInternational #EconomicSecurity #DemocraticResilience #corruption #regionalcooperation

We are proud to announce that Mr. Nikola Naumovski, Senior Anti-Corruption Advisor at RAI, participated in the Workshop on Integrity and Anti-corruption organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Austria in Belgrade on 13th June. The workshop featured presentations by experts on combating corruption and highlighted the work of RAI in enhancing regional cooperation. The event was a success in bringing together participants from the Western Balkans to share experiences and best practices in the fight against corruption. #integrity #anticorruption #westernbalkans #RAI #workshop 🌐🤝🔒