The IACC is the world premier forum that brings together heads of state, civil society, the private sector and more to tackle the increasingly sophisticated challenges posed by corruption. The IACC takes place every two years in a different region of the world, and attracts up to 1500 participants from over 135 countries. The conference serves as the premier global forum for the networking and cross-fertilisation that are indispensable for effective advocacy and action, on a global and national level.
The IACC draws attention to corruption by raising awareness and stimulating debate. It fosters the global exchange of experience and methodologies in controlling corruption. The conferences promote international cooperation among agencies and citizens from all parts of the world, helping to develop personal relationships by providing the opportunity for face-to-face dialogue and direct liaison between representatives from the agencies and organisations taking part.
Facilitating Exchange
As recognition of the need to combat corruption grows, so does the need for information exchange. An increasing number of institutions are involved in addressing corruption and have developed a range of strategies for counteracting the problem in varying contexts. With this in mind, the International Anti-Corruption Conference serves as a platform to bring together practitioners and academics working on the topic to exchange information and ideas.
The conferences attract politicians, national and local government officials, representatives of the world of business, the judiciary, law enforcement and accounting professionals, researchers, international development organisations, the media, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). In short, all those who come into contact with forms of corruption through their work, alongside those who are concerned with the prevention or prosecution of corrupt practices.
Over four days of plenary discussions and an eclectic mix of over 40 workshops and special sessions, the IACC aims to forge solutions to the key challenges that effect our common future.
History
The idea for the conference first arose among a number of anti-corruption law enforcement agencies, including Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption, the Inspector General for the District of Columbia (Washington D.C.) and the New York City Department of Investigation. Initially, the focus was on law enforcement issues. Strategies and tactics were developed to deter and investigate official corruption and the scope of the conference grew quickly. Today, the conference now involves the entire spectrum of stakeholders in its effort to combat corruption and fraud throughout the world. The IACC serves as the premier global forum for the networking and cross-fertilisation that are indispensable for effective advocacy and action, on a global and national level.
For more detailed information on the IACC Series and its history please visit: www.iacconference.org
Past International Anti-Corruption Conferences
Athens
October 2008
Global Transparency: Fighting corruption for a sustainable future
Speakers included: HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal of Jordan; Vice-President of the European Commission Siim Kallas, Prime Minister of Greece George Papandreou, Secretary General of Amnesty International Irene Khan, former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson and former President of Botswana Festus Mogae.
Guatemala City
November 2006
Towards a Fairer World. Why Is Corruption Still Blocking the Way?
Speakers included: Founder TI Kenya John Githongo; President of Costa Rica Oscar Arias Sanchez; Former Foreign and Finance Minister of Nigeria Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, President of Guatemala Oscar Berger Perdomo
Seoul
May 2003
Different Cultures, Common Values
Speakers included: President of South Korea Roh Moo-hyun, Attorney General of Lesotho Fine Maema, Civil Society Activist Aruna Roy, Justice Minister of Kenya Kuraiti Murungi, Theologian Hans Küng
Prague
October 2001
Together Against Corruption: Designing Strategies, Assessing Impact, Reforming Corrupt Institutions
Speakers included: President of the Czech Republic Vaclav Havel, President of Mexico Vicente Fox, Investigative Judge Eva Joly, Philanthropist, George Soros
Durban
October 1999
Global Integrity: 2000 and Beyond — Developing Anti-Corruption Strategies in a Changing World
Speakers included: President of South Africa Thabo Mbeki, President of Botswana Festus Mogae, Interpol Secretary General Ronald Noble
To learn more about former IACC speakers please see www.iacconference.org