Disseminating the Policy Guide on Meaningful Youth Engagement
IAACA launched the collaborative “Policy Guide for National Anti-Corruption Authorities on Meaningful Youth Engagement in Anti-Corruption Work” in collaboration with the Hong Kong ICAC and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in December 2023. IAACA has worked with many parties to disseminate the Policy Guide, ensuring its reach and impact are maximized.
Experience sharing with BRICS countries
On 7 June 2024, the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group organized a special event on anti-corruption education and training and youth empowerment with the UNODC in Vienna, Austria. During the seminar, UNODC and ICAC representatives shared with delegates from the BRICS countries their efforts in promoting meaningful youth engagement in anti-corruption work in the global and domestic contexts, including the development of the Policy Guide. In particular, the ICAC representative introduced how meaningful youth engagement has been embedded in the Commission's anti-corruption initiatives.
Webinar "Nurturing and Empowering Our Future Leaders in Anti-Corruption Work: Stories from the Field”
The webinar, held on 4 July 2024, was co-organized with the Hong Kong International Academy Against Corruption (HKIAAC) of the ICAC with the support by the Global Resource for Anti-Corruption Education and Youth Empowerment (GRACE) Initiative of the UNODC. It brought together over 400 graft-fighters and youth integrity promotion practitioners from 70 organizations worldwide.
Distinguished speakers from the UNODC, the National Transparency Authority (NTA) of Greece, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) of Kenya, and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and the Hong Kong ICAC shared their perspectives on educating, empowering, and connecting youth in the fight against corruption. They discussed youth engagement strategies and innovative activities to inspire the next generation, engaging in fruitful exchanges with our participants.
The webinar is the first in a series of capacity building activities stemming from the Policy Guide. IAACA remains committed to working with international organizations and anti-corruption agencies worldwide, fostering knowledge sharing on meaningful youth engagement and other topics about the fight against or prevention of corruption. Your institution is welcome to contact the IAACA Secretariat to discuss collaboration.
Interaction with Global Stakeholders
IAACA President meeting with high-level visitors
In the past months, Mr Danny Y M Woo, President of IAACA and Commissioner of ICAC, Hong Kong, China, received leaders of anti-corruption and related authorities around the world who visited Hong Kong. During these meetings, President Woo engaged with senior delegates to discuss potential collaborations with IAACA and ICAC.
Exchanging with H.E. Mr. Kamran Aliyev, Prosecutor General of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Mr Adam Shamil, Chairman of ACC Maldives and Dr Johanis Tanak, Vice Chairman of KPK, visited Hong Kong to sign Memoranda of Understanding with the ICAC
Meeting with Mr Mulilo D. Kabesha, Attorney General of the Republic of Zambia
Outreaching visit to Europe
In April 2024, Mr Ricky Yau, Deputy Commissioner of the ICAC of Hong Kong, China, led a delegation to visit Europe to enhance global anti-corruption efforts of the Hong Kong ICAC and IAACA.
The ICAC representatives participated in the GlobE Network's 7th Steering Committee in Vienna, Austria as part of the Chinese delegation. There, they engaged with major stakeholders of the GlobE Network and discuss opportunities for cooperation with ICAC and IAACA.
Mr Ricky Yau, Deputy Commissioner of the Hong Kong ICAC, participating in the meeting of GlobE Network in Vienna, Austria
They also travelled to Italy and Greece and met with two IAACA Executive Committee members: Dr Giuseppe Busia, President of the National Anti-Corruption Authority, and Ms Alexandra Rogkakou, Interim Governor of the National Transparency Authority. These meetings provided a platform to share updates on the development of the Hong Kong ICAC and IAACA, as well as to explore future collaboration plans.
The delegation visiting ANAC of Italy (left) and NTA of Greece (right)
Publicizing IAACA at international events
The Hong Kong ICAC, in its role as the IAACA Secretariat, proactively introduced the IAACA to the international community. For instance, IAACA's initiatives and achievements were presented to members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Anti-Corruption and Transparency Experts Working Group (ACTWG) during its plenary meetings in Lima, Peru, in February and August 2024. Additionally, IAACA was promoted to anti-corruption professionals worldwide through various conferences and seminars.
Mr Martin Lee, Assistant Director of the Hong Kong ICAC, giving updates on IAACA's work at the 39th APEC ACTWG Plenary Meeting in Lima, Peru
Mr Paul Lau, Assistant Director of the Hong Kong ICAC, explaining IAACA's role in the global fight against corruption at the World Anti-Corruption Conference 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand