The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) in collaboration with Integrity Initiative International (III), is gearing up to host the 33rd Anti-Corruption Situation Room (ACSR) regional conference in the capital city of Nigeria, Abuja. This significant event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 10, 2023, and will bring together a diverse array of anti-corruption stakeholders and experts, both from local and international arenas.
The central theme of this anti-corruption conference is “International Mechanism and the Fight Against Corruption.” The primary objective is to delve deeply into the various international anti-corruption mechanisms and frameworks, with a specific emphasis on the burgeoning advocacy for the establishment of an International Anti-Corruption Court (IACC).
Olanrewaju Suraju, Chairman of HEDA, expressed his thoughts on the upcoming conference. He underlined its continuation from a similar gathering held last year and stressed its aim to assemble esteemed experts and stakeholders. The goal is to rigorously examine the landscape of international anti-corruption frameworks, taking into account developments that have transpired since the last conference held in March 2022.
Suraju emphasized, “We are also looking at facilitating constructive discussions and proposing strategies to address the challenges posed by corruption, especially in developing nations.” This statement underscores the conference’s broader mission of not only identifying problems but also formulating actionable solutions in the ongoing fight against corruption.
The 33rd Anti-Corruption Situation Room conference promises to be a platform for the exchange of ideas, experiences, and insights, with the collective intention of contributing to lasting solutions in the battle against corruption. The participation of both local and international anti-corruption experts signifies the global importance of this event in promoting transparency, accountability, and ethical governance practices on a worldwide scale.
