the interpol anti-corruption academy

Global Forum V –April 2007

Rainer Bührer

The Interpol Anti-The Interpol Anti-Corruption AcademyCorruption Academy

‘A partnership approach’


Overview :Overview :

I. Interpol and Anti-Corruption – the IGEC

II. The Anti-Corruption Academy

III. Basic concepts

IV. Status Quo


Part I - Interpol and Anti-Corruption –

the Interpol Expert Group on Corruption (IGEC)

Background :

• IGEC is a multi disciplinary anti-corruption expert IGEC is a multi disciplinary anti-corruption expert group mandated by the Interpol General group mandated by the Interpol General Assembly in 1997;Assembly in 1997;

• It has been relatively effective within the law It has been relatively effective within the law enforcement community; enforcement community;

• by raising awareness, activating responses, by raising awareness, activating responses, providing regional assistance, seminars & providing regional assistance, seminars & conferences, also regional based training and conferences, also regional based training and facilitating operational assistance. facilitating operational assistance.


Shortcomings:Shortcomings:

1.1. Insufficient training in terms of :Insufficient training in terms of :

- Number of courses/frequency of training;- Number of courses/frequency of training; - - Duration of courses; - - Duration of courses;

- Variance in skill levels; and,- Variance in skill levels; and,- Lack of follow-up. - Lack of follow-up.

2. Lack of operational assistance & support;2. Lack of operational assistance & support;


UN Convention against Corruption

Opened for signature in Merida, Mexico, December 2003Ratified on December 14, 2005

Main features for law enforcement:

CriminalizationPreventionAsset RecoveryExtraditionInternational and Law Enforcement CooperationJoint investigations and special investigative

techniquesTraining and technical assistanceCollection, exchange & analysis of Information


Part II - Interpol’s Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA)

• Established a need for continuous, consistent training;

• Global community was spending a fortune on training, but law enforcement seldom a recipient;

• UNCAC provided an international legal framework, & a mandate for LE;



Response:Response:

• Concept of an Academy proposed by the co-founder of Concept of an Academy proposed by the co-founder of TI;TI;

Objective:Objective:

to professionalize anti-corruption workto professionalize anti-corruption work

• Concept tested in different fora,;• Austrian Government offered to host site in Vienna, and to provide state of the art facility;• Unanimously approved by Interpol General Assembly in

September 2007



• Develop original, baseline curricula focusing on corruption and related subject matter;

• Recruit renowned academics, guest lecturers and instructors with extensive practical experience;

• Provide ongoing education (& CBT) for a growing cadre of anti-corruption professionals;

• Seek accreditation with reputable colleges and universities;

How will it differ from other Law Enforcement Training Institutions?


Interpol’s Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) cont.

• Conduct dedicated research;

• Develop international best practices and standards, with regional deployment;

• Participate in standard-setting groups;

• Collaborate with colleges and universities to raise the profile of anti-corruption;

• Develop country specific investigative assistance and information sharing.


Part III - Basic Concepts:

• Not a police academy• Not limited to Police Officers• State of the Art facility• Offer recognized educational qualifications

• Regional concept-using existing facilities• Extensive Fundraising to enable Subsidies• Partnership approach• Work within UNCAC framework


Part IV – Status Quo“where are we now”

• Finalized the negotiations with the host country;• Formed an Academic Committee to design an

academic infrastructure and framework;• Austrian Government will host a Founder’s

Conference;• Engaged in multi-lateral and bi-lateral

negotiations with potential partners;• Engaged in Fundraising activities


Thank you for your attention !

My contact particulars :My contact particulars :

Rainer BührerRainer Bührer

Tel : + 33 4 72447323Tel : + 33 4 72447323

Fax : + 33 4 72447408Fax : + 33 4 72447408

E-mail : [email protected] : [email protected]

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