NACS is currently building up a series of learning events for practitioners on issues related to anti-corruption, media and governance. We offers these seminars both as tailor made in-house workshops or, as open seminars for interested individuals. Methods used are short presentations, discussions and moderation, case studies, question and answer sessions, and plenary and group work. Please check back again frequently or register with us so that we can keep you informed on emerging learning opportunities.
Anti-Money Laundering Seminars
Money laundering is a serious threat to our societies and economies. Combating money laundering is the responsibility of society as a whole, including governments, financial market authorities, civil society organisations, the media and the corporate world. It requires human resources that are aware of the significance of money laundering and have specialist knowledge in this area. Our AML seminars range from a half-day to two-day events, depending on the needs to be addressed. Our full-day seminar will give you the following benefits:
- You acquire in-depth knowledge of the global impact of Money Laundering
- You acquire in-depth knowledge of AML and Anti-Terrorist Financing
- You understand the risks and methods of Money Laundering
- You are aware of the global impact of Money Laundering
- You are familiar with compliance standards and AML compliance programmes
Download our AML seminars flyer here to learn more.
Anti-Corruption Audit Workshops
Anti-Corruption Audits provide the foundation for enhancing the capability of an organisation to arm itself against violations of – or threats to – integrity. It is a preventive instrument for the identification of the vulnerable spots that are inherent in any organisation. The anti-corruption audit methodology consists of (1) the identification of vulnerabilities; (2) an assessment of an organisation’s resistance capability to compensate for these vulnerabilities; (3) the development of additional measures to enhance this resistance capability, and (4) the provision of a tool box with check lists, examples and background information. Participating in our Anti Corruption Audit workshop allows participants to acquire the following competencies:
- Staff understanding the concepts of anti-corruption activities;
- Staff is familiar with the process of anti-corruption auditing;
- Staff identifies the steps necessary for carrying out an anti-corruption audit;
- Staff is able to prepare the ground for conducting an anti-corruption audit in a particular auditee entity.
Download our Anti Corruption Audit workshop flyer here to learn more.
Institutional Risk Assessment Workshops
These assessments are also known as hot spots detection or red flagging and are carried out in different socio/political/economic settings in the context of anti corruption endeavours. While anti corruption work is geared towards both preventive and curative actions, this approach/methodology focuses on the prevention phase. The carrying out of a review is composed of four stages with the first involving the preparation of the groundwork by familiarising the reviewed entity management with the main features of the methodology and allocating responsibilities for its undertaking. The second stage is focused on a workshop with a wider set of stakeholders, in order to identify areas, activities or processes which may be particularly sensitive to corrupt practices, malfeasance and/or wastage (hotspots). The third stage involves a close scrutiny of the pre identified target areas of corruption hotspots. The fourth and final stage produces a report reflecting the main findings, recommendations and conclusion of the review team. Participating in our Institutional Risk Assessment workshop allows participants to acquire the following competencies:
- Staff understanding of the concepts of institutional risk assessment activities;
- Staff is familiarized with the process of institutional risk assessment;
- Staff identifies the steps necessary for carrying out an institutional risk assessment;
- Staff is able to prepare the ground for conducting an institutional risk assessment in a particular government entity.
Download our Institutional Risk Assessment workshop flyer here to learn more