Activities

Sin Serrucho with Camila Vergara, PhD in Political Theory

We will discuss her definition of systemic corruption and her thoughts on how to promote institutional adjustments that enable the people to control those in power and prevent democracy from degenerating into a purely oligarchic form of government. Find here the documents we aim to discuss and prepare challenging questions:

First session of the “Sin Serrucho” 2021 training cycle

On 13 January 2021, the first session of the 2021 training cycle “Sin Serrucho (No Blades): Ideas to combat corruption” was held, in which volunteers, activists and journalists were trained on how to combat corruption.

For this session, Ignacio Gómez, a researcher for Noticias Uno, was invited to discuss different cases of corruption and violence, including Chambacú, Chiquita Brands and the Escobar mercenaries, among others.

 

Sin Serrucho: Ideas to combat corruption

The School of Leadership and Integrity launched their series of conferences called “Sin Serrucho (‘no blade’): Ideas to combat corruption” which is aimed at volunteers at the Anti-Corruption Institute. The series started on 3 November 2020 with the discussion “Five tips from José Ugaz to bring down corrupt regimes: lessons from the Fujimori-Montesinos scandal”, presented by the renowned criminal lawyer and former president of Transparency International, José Ugaz.

 

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The Anti-Corruption Institute trains citizens and public servants in Medellín

Camilo Enciso, Director of the Anti-Corruption Institute, led a training program in Medellín on 4 December 2020, where he worked with public servants to provide them with the tools to combat corruption, specifically discussing integrity and transparency in public functions.

 

Women Economic Forum: Corruption, Compliance and Legal Advances towards transformation in Ibero-America

Camilo Enciso, Director of the Anti-Corruption Institute, moderated the panel entitled “Corruption, Compliance, and Legal Advances towards transformation in Ibero-America” during the Women Economic Forum on 6 November. He was joined by: Tatiana Rojas, Vice President of the Association of Women in the Legal Profession, Aguilar Castillo Love from Costa Rica; Milka Silva, Executive President Veritas Jure Vox Dei of Peru; and Lina Anllo, General Director of WEF Argentina.

 

Training on integrity in private sector relations with the State

Last Thursday, 3 September 2020, Camilo Enciso, Director of the Anti-Corruption Institute, joined the Medellín Mayor’s Office Suppliers School for a virtual training session on integrity in private sector relations with the State.

Virtual event with Peru’s National Office of Electoral Processes

Transparency in the Accountability of Political Organizations and Campaign Expenses

On 19 August 2020, Camilo Enciso, Director of the Anti-Corruption Institute, gave a lecture during the virtual event “Transparency in Accountability of Political Organizations and Campaign Expenses” which was part of the 2020 Online Electoral Dialogue of the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) of Peru.

Webinar l Integrity, Ethics and Compliance in the Private Sector

On 9 June 2020, Camilo Enciso, Director of the Anti-Corruption Institute, moderated the webinar entitled “Integrity, Ethics and Compliance in the Private Sector”, which was organized by the International Republican Institute, the Anti-Corruption Institute, Global Pact Network Panama, Join, and other organizations.

Camilo Enciso, Director of the Anticorruption Institute, ran a training course for teachers at the Tecnológico de Monterrey

Between 13-15 January  2020, Camilo Enciso, Director of the Anticorruption Institute, led a training course on Corruption, Complaints and Impunity in the Public Service for teachers at the Technological Institute and Higher Studies College of Monterrey. Content focused on whistleblower protection and models of leniancy in return for denunciations and collaboration with justice.

Presentation

Corruption in Latin America and the need to create an International Anticorruption Court, within the framework of the III Governance Conference Global Meeting 2019: Anticorruption, Inclusive Education and Transparent Government in Peru

On 25 October 2019, Camilo Enciso, Director of the Anticorruption Institute, presented his paper on Corruption in Latin America and highlighted the need to create an International Anticorruption Court at the III Governance Conference Global Meeting 2019: Anticorruption, Inclusive Education and Transparent Government, which took place at the César Vallejo University Lima North Campus in Peru.

Event

The fight against corruption: what works and what doesn’t? Countries that make a difference, with Matthew Stephenson, Professor at Harvard University

On 3 December 2019, the Anticorruption Institute, together with the Rosario University, organized an academic event with Matthew Stephenson, a Professor at Harvard University and an expert on anticorruption.

Have you ever wondered why Colombia seems to fail in its efforts to fight against corruption? Do you have any idea which other countries have made significant progress in “purifying” their institutions and punishing those who abuse their power in order to enrich themselves? Professor Matthew Stephenson of Harvard University shares the experience of countries that have been successful in their battles against corruption and analyzes what has gone wrong in those countries that have failed. Camilo Enciso, Director of the Anticorruption Institute, and Samuel Escobar, Professor of General Criminal Law, moderate and facilitate the conversation.