Happy 10th Anniversary, IACA! I believe the best way to fight corruption is using open platforms of the UNODC, education opportunities of IACA, as well as using artificial intelligence and communications. In developing countries such as Bolivia, white collar crimes are rarely and decreasingly punished and there is a need for justice. We, IACA students, can be radar antennas in …
Why does fighting corruption matter? I remember growing up learning that fighting corruption was not important because no one could see the consequences of some types of this crime. That it was normal for unqualified people to obtain high level jobs in the government, due to having personal or political contacts. However, especially now with …
In 2020, I had the unique opportunity to participate at the International Anti-Corruption Academy Summer Academy. During the 7-day Summer Academy program, I had the pleasure to attend live lectures by renowned experts in anti-corruption and learn from the experiences of other anti-corruption professionals from around the globe. Whereas the pandemic forced many activities to shut down …
My motto is “Through Integrity to Prosperity”. I believe the teaching of anti-corruption behavior should start at home, from an early age. By raising a person in an atmosphere of purity, cleanliness, and integrity, we contribute to a corruption-free society. Tolerance of corruption is one of the biggest drawbacks in the country. For this reason, …
The world is facing two kinds of pandemics: COVID-19 and corruption. However, while scientists across the world are developing vaccines to bring the pandemic to an end, the situation is being taken advantage of, with many rulers and people in power benefiting from it. Both represent sickness, poverty, and death. Both need to be controlled …
