{"id":4600,"date":"2019-12-06T10:58:47","date_gmt":"2019-12-06T10:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crigroup.com\/?p=4600"},"modified":"2022-01-13T07:41:52","modified_gmt":"2022-01-13T07:41:52","slug":"2019-international-anti-corruption-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crigroup.com\/ar\/2019-international-anti-corruption-day\/","title":{"rendered":"CRI\u00ae Leads 2019 International Anti-Corruption Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

International Anti-Corruption Day<\/a> is Monday, 9 December 2019. The campaign was started as a joint venture between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and now organisations around the world are united against corruption for this day every year.<\/p>\n

United Against Corruption focuses on corruption as one of the biggest obstacles to achieving sustainable development goals. The abuse of entrusted power for private gain can cost people their freedom, health, life and future. Moreover, corruption affects every country, region, and community.<\/p>\n

CRI\u00ae<\/span> Group is a strong supporter of International Anti-Corruption Day and an advocate of preventing corruption on all levels. CRI\u00ae<\/span> <\/span> addresses the corruption problem<\/a> with thought leadership pieces focused on bribery and corruption in various regions, including South Asia, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom. CRI\u00ae<\/span> Group\u2019s experts also published multiple informative articles worldwide to help educate business and industry leaders, government officials, corporate professionals and the public on topics ranging from corruption, due diligence<\/a> and employee background investigations<\/a>. These include CRI\u00ae<\/span> Group\u2019s primary research paper, \u201cHow Can Life Sciences Companies Prevent Bribery and Corruption? Is ISO 37001:2016 the Answer?<\/a>\u201d Zafar Anjum, Group Chief Executive Officer for CRI\u00ae<\/span> Group, was featured in Financier Worldwide\u2019s \u201cAnnual Review: Corporate fraud & corruption,\u201d discussing the latest corruption risks and best practises for combating fraud in the Middle East and beyond.<\/p>\n

This year, CRI\u00ae<\/span> Group celebrated its 29th<\/sup> anniversary as a global leader in compliance and risk management. The firm cultivates this leadership role in many ways, including hosting anti-fraud, anti-bribery and anti-corruption conferences and summits, and participating in other hosted events, around the world. These include CRI\u00ae<\/span> Group\u2019s own Anti-Bribery Anti-Corruption Summits n Islamabad, Karachi and Kuala Lumpur; and participation in the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Seminar Benchmark on Governance, Integrity & Anti-Corruption. At this year\u2019s MACC Seminar, Mr. Anjum presented \u201cAnti-Bribery Management System (ABMS 37001) Case Study and Implementation \u2013 UK Experience.\u201d He provided an overview on ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System Accreditation & Certification as an effective and \u201cadequate procedure\u201d for organisations in the region and beyond.<\/p>\n

Join us for the ABMS training on 9th December<\/h3>\n

CRI\u00ae<\/span> Group\u2019s ABAC\u00ae Center of Excellence<\/a> will be hosting an important seminar on Monday during International Anti-Corruption Day. The \u201cIntroductory Seminar on ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System\u201d will provide insight on how to protect your business from bribery and corruption risks. Attendees will gain a greater understanding of the globalisation of bribery and corruption; learn case studies in bribery and corruption in the Middle East; understand the background of bribery; gain knowledge of ISO 37001 impact, requirements, training, and certification; and learn how to remain in compliance with ISO 37001. Register today.<\/p>\n

Lead Auditor training in Pakistan<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This year, ABAC\u00ae also presents \u201cISO 37001 Lead Auditor Training\u201d.<\/a> This intensive course helps attendees understand the operation of an Anti-bribery Management System based on ISO 37001 and its principal processes. It also focuses on the correlation between ISO 37001 and other standards and regulatory frameworks, and the auditor\u2019s role in planning, leading and following-up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011. Attendees learn to interpret the requirements of ISO 37001 in the context of an ABMS audit. The course also strengthens the personal skills necessary for an auditor to act with due professional care during an audit.<\/p>\n

<\/span>\u00ae<\/span> has guided many clients through ISO 37001 training and certification. Some of the organisations that have successfully completed ISO 37001 certification include global transport company Apex Shipping, global investment firm Mubadala, and technology services company ISS Middle East FZC \u2013 just to name a few.<\/p>\n

Interested in evaluating your corporate compliance program?<\/h3>\n

Let ABAC\u00ae experts conduct the\u00a0Highest Ethical Business Assessment (HEBA)<\/a> survey to evaluate your organisations\u2019 current corporate compliance programs. It\u2019s the best way to find out if your organisation\u2019s compliance program is in the line with worldwide compliance, business ethics, anti-bribery and anti-corruption frameworks.<\/p>\n

International Anti-Corruption Day is a great opportunity to participate in a HEBA survey.\u00a0ABAC\u00ae experts will prepare a complimentary gap analysis of your organisation\u2019s compliance program to evaluate if it meets \u201cadequate procedures\u201d requirements under the UK Bribery Act, DOJ\u2019s Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs Guidance and Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.<\/p>\n

Corruption is found in both rich and poor countries, and among organisations of all sizes and industries. It contributes to instability and poverty and is a dominant factor driving fragile countries towards state failure. On International Anti-Corruption Day, CRI Group stands ready to provide solutions to organisations that aim to reduce their risk and prevent more fraud and corruption. Additionally, ABAC\u00ae provides training<\/a> and certification<\/a> programs to help ensure continued best practices and prevention measures. These are the types of steps that make a real difference.<\/p>\n

Awareness is the first step toward combating corruption \u2013 but it isn\u2019t the only step. CRI\u00ae<\/span> Group knows that taking concrete action to prevent bribery and corruption is essential in making a real difference. Contact us today<\/a> and let us help you to fight bribery and corruption.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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