Certified Anti-Corruption Collective Action Specialist by the UN-GCNB
Category: Compliance & Risk Management
The Certified Anti-Corruption Collective Action Specialist certification by UN-GCNB trains professionals to combat corruption through collaboration among businesses, governments, and civil society. It equips individuals with the skills to promote ethical practices and integrity across sectors.
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The Certified Anti-Corruption Collective Action Specialist course by UN Global Compact Network Bangladesh (UN-GCNB) is a comprehensive program designed to equip professionals with the knowledge, tools, and global best practices to tackle corruption through multi-stakeholder collaboration.
Drawing from real-world case studies and international frameworks, the course explores how businesses, civil society, and governments can work together to build transparent, accountable systems.
Course content
8 Modules, 32 Lessons, 32 hours Duration, 32 Quizzes
Module 1: Understanding Corruption
This module builds foundational knowledge of what corruption is, why it’s a global concern, and how it affects institutions, economies, and society—especially in countries like Bangladesh. It introduces Collective Action as a collaborative solution and highlights international efforts to fight corruption. This module sets the stage for why multi-stakeholder engagement is crucial.
Lesson 1: What is Corruption?
Explains the definition, forms (e.g., bribery, embezzlement), and global impact of corruption, with a spotlight on Bangladesh.
Lesson 2: Why Collective Action?
Emphasizes the need for joint efforts to fight corruption and explores the limitations of individual action versus the power of collaboration.
Lesson 3: Understanding & Implementing Collective Action Initiatives
Introduces the six-step approach to designing Collective Action initiatives, including preparation, implementation, and sustainability.
Lesson 4: The Global Fight Against Corruption
Showcases international frameworks (e.g., UNCAC, OECD, TI) and successful global efforts (Singapore, Rwanda) to combat corruption.
Module 2: The Foundations of Collective Action
This module explores the structure, types, and stakeholder roles in Collective Action. It explains various models like Integrity Pacts, Principle-Based Initiatives, and Certifying Coalitions. The module also dives into the economic logic behind collaboration, using theories like Principal-Agent to show how shared responsibility and oversight drive systemic anti-corruption outcomes.
Lesson 1: Types of Collective Action
Explains four types: Anti-Corruption Declarations, Principle-Based Initiatives, Integrity Pacts, and Certifying Business Coalitions.
Lesson 2: Roles of Stakeholders in Collective Action
Outlines the six key roles: Initiator, Facilitator, Participant, Monitor, Host, and Administrator—explaining their responsibilities and boundaries.
Lesson 3: The Role of Collective Action in Fighting Corruption
Discusses how Collective Action addresses structural causes of corruption and uses economic theories like Principal-Agent to explain effectiveness.
Lesson 4: Successful Case Study of Collective Action
Examines Brazil’s Clean Company Act as a model of multi-stakeholder collaboration that led to legislative and corporate reforms.
Module 3: Diagnosing Corruption Risks
This module focuses on identifying where corruption is most likely to occur and how to assess those risks systematically. Participants learn about corruption hotspots, assessment tools, and response strategies. The module emphasizes practical, real-world tools that can be adapted across industries and sectors to proactively manage and minimize corruption risk.
Lesson 1: Corruption Risk Areas & Hotspots
Identifies vulnerable sectors (e.g., procurement, law enforcement) and risk indicators that signal potential corruption.
Lesson 2: Understanding Risk Assessment Frameworks
Introduces methodologies to assess corruption risks, including industry-specific tools and global standards.
Lesson 3: Practical Tools for Risk Assessment
Provides actionable tools such as risk matrices, checklists, and stakeholder interviews.
Lesson 4: Responding to Identified Risks
Covers mitigation strategies and responses tailored to different types of corruption risks.
Module 4: Creating a Collective Action Plan
Here, the course transitions from theory to application. Participants apply the tools and insights from Module 3 to design actionable anti-corruption plans. The module guides them through the process of mapping stakeholders, defining goals, developing implementation frameworks, and establishing accountability systems. It’s a blueprint for planning effective anti-corruption collaboration.
Lesson 1: Prepare & Introduce: Defining Objectives and Goals
Identifying corruption risks
Lesson 2: Develop & Implement: Identifying Key Stakeholders
Applying assessment frameworks
Lesson 3: Evaluate: Monitoring and Evaluation
Using practical tool
Lesson 4: Scale & Sustain: Scaling Up, Sustaining and Replication
Developing response strategies
Module 5: Engaging the Private Sector
This module explains the crucial role of businesses in anti-corruption efforts. It discusses how companies can benefit from Collective Action, how to build trust and partnerships with them, and what incentives encourage corporate participation. Case studies show successful examples of how private sector engagement can improve compliance, transparency, and market access.
Lesson 1: The Role of the Private Sector in Combating Corruption
Explains why private sector involvement is critical and how businesses benefit from anti-corruption compliance.
Lesson 2: Building Partnerships with Businesses
Offers strategies to engage companies, build trust, and align goals for Collective Action.
Lesson 3: Incentives of Collective Action
Highlights benefits for companies: risk reduction, investor trust, and enhanced reputation.
Lesson 4: Case Study of Successful Private Sector Engagement
Presents a real-world example of how businesses collaborated with other sectors to fight corruption.
Module 6: Economic Costs of Corruption & Benefits of ACCA
Focusing on the financial side, this module illustrates how corruption damages economies and competitiveness while showing how anti-corruption measures can support business growth. Topics include market distortion, investor confidence, and leadership’s role in driving ethical reform. The module helps participants link ethical conduct to economic opportunity.
Lesson 1: Understanding Corruption in Business: A Financial Perspective
Breaks down how corruption distorts financial performance and increases operational costs.
Lesson 2: The Ripple Effect: How Corruption Distorts Markets and Competition
Shows how corruption undermines fair competition and deters investment.
Lesson 3: Compliance Pays: Leveraging Anti-Corruption Measures for Business Growth
Explains how compliance leads to profitability and better stakeholder confidence.
Lesson 4: Empowering Ethical Leadership: Driving Change from Within
Focuses on cultivating ethical leadership and internal culture to prevent corruption.
Module 7: Policy and Legal Frameworks for Anti-Corruption
This module presents the legal backbone of anti-corruption efforts. It introduces national and global laws, enforcement mechanisms, and the role of corporate governance in ensuring compliance. It also explores business best practices that align with regulatory standards, helping professionals navigate legal complexities.
Lesson 1: Legal Instruments Against Corruption
Reviews national and international legal tools such as UNCAC and local laws.
Lesson 2: Corporate Governance and Anti-Corruption Laws
Discusses how governance structures can prevent and address corruption.
Lesson 3: Enforcement and Implementation
Explores the challenges and mechanisms of enforcing anti-corruption laws.
Lesson 4: Business Best Practices in Regulations
Shares examples of how companies comply with and benefit from regulations.
Module 8: Future of Collective Action
This forward-looking module explores evolving trends and innovations in the anti-corruption field. It highlights the role of technology, broadens the stakeholder base to include youth and media, and connects anti-corruption efforts to ESG, SDGs, and sustainable finance. It encourages participants to see anti-corruption as integral to long-term development and impact.
Lesson 1: Trends in Anti-Corruption Collective Action
Discusses emerging trends, including multi-sector alliances and ESG alignment.
Lesson 2: The Role of Technology in Collective Action
Explores tools like e-governance, blockchain, and digital transparency platforms.
Lesson 3: Expanding Stakeholder Participation
Encourages broader inclusion of youth, media, and marginalized groups.
Lesson 4: Connecting Anti-Corruption with Other Sustainability Goals
Integrates anti-corruption with the SDGs, ESG frameworks, and sustainable finance.
Instructors
Juliana Awo Quist Lawson
Coordinator, Stakeholder Engagements
Ms. Lawson brings over 10 years of diverse experience across sectors including education, administration, and international stakeholder engagement. She currently serves as the Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator at the UN Global Compact Network in Bangladesh. Her career includes influential roles in the Middle East and Africa, where she contributed to key international initiatives. Recognized as an exceptional trainer and engaging coordinator, Juliana combines her expertise with a commitment to fostering sustainable practices.
Mabrur Mujib Chowdhury
Programme Manager, UN Global Compact Network Bangladesh
Mr. Chowdhury leads the Programmes and Operations of the Global Compact Network Bangladesh. He holds an MBA in Marketing from IBA, University of Dhaka, and a double major in Economics and Computer Science from BRAC University. His professional experience spans 10 years over a wide range of industries, making him a diversified professional with an insatiable thirst for learning. He believes in the power of synergy by uniting different stakeholders and collectively addressing challenges to drive sustainable impact for the good of people, businesses, communities, and the environment.
Shadman Sakib Anik, CSRM™
Executive Director, ESG Institute Bangladesh
Shadman Sakib Anik is a leader in ESG, sustainability, and CSR, with global exposure and local expertise. A Certified Sustainability Reporting Manager (CSRM™) and alumnus of the Kennedy-Lugar YES Program, he holds a BBA in Finance and Marketing from the Institute of Business Administration, University of Dhaka. As Executive Director of ESG Institute Bangladesh, Shadman drives initiatives to educate and empower businesses toward sustainable futures. As Founding Partner of CSR Window, he co-created the Bangladesh Sustainability Excellence Awards and developed the country’s largest CSR think tank. Shadman’s experience spans IDLC Finance PLC and Reckitt, where he managed a CSR portfolio exceeding BDT 30 million and aligned businesses with SDGs. He continues to inspire innovation in sustainable practices, creating thriving communities through impactful ESG strategies.
Anita Ghazi Rahman
Founder & Managing Partner, The Legal Circle | Independent Director, BRAC Bank & bKash | Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh
Anita Ghazi Rahman is a distinguished corporate lawyer with over 19 years of experience in corporate and securities law, M&A, shareholder disputes, employment law, energy law, and commercial litigation. As the Founder & Managing Partner of The Legal Circle, she has led high-profile transactions, including company amalgamations, joint ventures, and power purchase agreements. She serves as an Independent Director at BRAC Bank, bKash, and LightCastle Partners and has held directorial roles at the Chittagong Stock Exchange and Golden Harvest Agro Industries. Dedicated to legal education and policy, she is the Founder & Editor of Think Legal Bangladesh, Co-Editor of LCLR, and Marketing Director of ALAP. Recognized as an Asia 21 Young Leader, Anita continues to shape Bangladesh’s legal landscape through expertise, governance, and advocacy.
Shah Mohammad Naheeaan
United Nations Professional | Head of Office a.i. & National Programme Coordinator, UNODC
Shah Mohammad Naheeaan is a seasoned development professional with extensive experience in governance, public health, gender equality, and environmental sustainability. Currently serving as the Head of Office a.i. & National Programme Coordinator at UNODC, he leads initiatives on crime prevention, justice, and human rights. Previously, he worked with UN Women and UNAIDS, focusing on gender equality, HIV response, and policy advocacy. His efforts have strengthened multi-sectoral partnerships, policy frameworks, and national strategies, including contributions to Global AIDS Response Progress Reports and Gender Responsive Budgeting & Planning (GRB&P) mechanisms. Earlier in his career, Naheeaan held roles in environmental sustainability and health, safety, and environment (HSE) compliance at Cairn Energy and SHURID-Bangladesh, leading assessments, impact studies, and policy recommendations. With a strong background in policy development, programme management, and stakeholder engagement, he continues to drive impactful change through his work at the United Nations.
Juliana Awo Quist Lawson
Coordinator, Stakeholder Engagements
Ms. Lawson brings over 10 years of diverse experience across sectors including education, administration, and international stakeholder engagement. She currently serves as the Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator at the UN Global Compact Network in Bangladesh. Her career includes influential roles in the Middle East and Africa, where she contributed to key international initiatives. Recognized as an exceptional trainer and engaging coordinator, Juliana combines her expertise with a commitment to fostering sustainable practices.
Juliana Awo Quist Lawson
Coordinator, Stakeholder Engagements
Ms. Lawson brings over 10 years of diverse experience across sectors including education, administration, and international stakeholder engagement. She currently serves as the Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator at the UN Global Compact Network in Bangladesh. Her career includes influential roles in the Middle East and Africa, where she contributed to key international initiatives. Recognized as an exceptional trainer and engaging coordinator, Juliana combines her expertise with a commitment to fostering sustainable practices.
Juliana Awo Quist Lawson
Coordinator, Stakeholder Engagements
Ms. Lawson brings over 10 years of diverse experience across sectors including education, administration, and international stakeholder engagement. She currently serves as the Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator at the UN Global Compact Network in Bangladesh. Her career includes influential roles in the Middle East and Africa, where she contributed to key international initiatives. Recognized as an exceptional trainer and engaging coordinator, Juliana combines her expertise with a commitment to fostering sustainable practices.
Juliana Awo Quist Lawson
Coordinator, Stakeholder Engagements
Ms. Lawson brings over 10 years of diverse experience across sectors including education, administration, and international stakeholder engagement. She currently serves as the Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator at the UN Global Compact Network in Bangladesh. Her career includes influential roles in the Middle East and Africa, where she contributed to key international initiatives. Recognized as an exceptional trainer and engaging coordinator, Juliana combines her expertise with a commitment to fostering sustainable practices.
Juliana Awo Quist Lawson
Coordinator, Stakeholder Engagements
Ms. Lawson brings over 10 years of diverse experience across sectors including education, administration, and international stakeholder engagement. She currently serves as the Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator at the UN Global Compact Network in Bangladesh. Her career includes influential roles in the Middle East and Africa, where she contributed to key international initiatives. Recognized as an exceptional trainer and engaging coordinator, Juliana combines her expertise with a commitment to fostering sustainable practices.
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