Combating Corruption in Extractive Industries

Mar 23, 2015 - Apr 24, 2015 | United Nations Institute for Training and Research
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Despite their endowment of natural wealth, resource-rich developing countries among the poorest, low democratic and most conflict-ridden countries of the world. A high level of corruption – monopoly and discretion without accountability – is arguably the most important factor resulting into the misappropriation of natural resources, inefficient revenue flows and abysmally low levels of economic growth in these countries. This UNITAR e-learning course will examine the issue of corruption in extractive industries and aims to provide participants information and understanding of the risks of bribery and corruption faced by extractive industries and the measures that can be taken to enhance sound governance of natural resources by effectively combating corruption. The course will examine the role of multiple stakeholders involved in extractive industries, the risk of corrupt practices during the project cycle and along the value chain of extractive industries, its impact on the industry, environment and local communities, and the international initiatives to enhance transparency and accountability in extractive industries. A successful completion of this course will enable participants to identify and analyse corruption risks in extractive industries, to design and apply strategies and initiatives to maximise transparency in the sector, and also to effectively implement the anti-corruption and good governance programme. Deadline to register is March 23rd. For more information concerning how to register and costs view Event Homepage.