Building Institutions to Fight Corruption (BIFC)

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Mid-to senior level qualified professionals with several years of experience of policy making and/or working on addressing vulnerabilities to corruption in the fiscal area.
Professionals from Ministries of Finance, Central Banks and other key public agencies including the Leader/President/Prime Minister's Office, the Supreme Audit Institution, the Anti-Corruption Commission, and the Accountant General's Office.

Training presented by IMF staff and led by the Fiscal Affairs Department.
Sets out a detailed road map to identify and address vulnerabilities to corruption in the public financial management cycle.
Covers systems and institutions for both revenue and expenditure management.
Presents indicators and red flags that can alert policy makers and oversight agencies of possible challenges and weaknesses.
Examines potential macro-fiscal implications and costs of corruption.
Includes examples and case studies from the region.
Aims to help country authorities build their institutions and skills to fight corruption.
Disclosure: Due to COVID 19, courses will be delivered in person, hybrid, or virtual, according to safety guidelines. As of today, this course is scheduled to be delivered in person in Vienna, but its delivery method may change. By submitting your application, you confirm your availability to participate in the course either in person or virtually. Up-to-date Covid-19 vaccination is likely to be required and related information may be requested from participants for in-person courses.

Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to:

Identify the legal instruments, mechanisms, and strategies that need to be in place to both prevent and prosecute corruption.
Better understand the need for a strong rule of law and how it relates to corruption.
Understand mechanisms for international cooperation designed to fight corruption.