Global Reach
Effective approaches to fighting corruption
The ACCA certificate has trained and mentored students from all over the world to carry out practical activities aimed at creating or strengthening Collective Action initiatives. Their activities have included among others, the promotion of ethical standards in the health sector, integrity standards in municipalities, public-private collaboration for implementation of compliance standards, empowerment of women in the fight against corruption, transparency in fisheries, and integrity in the port sector. These projects have already generated tangible results and their activities gear towards sustainable impact on the fight against corruption.
Map of the Initiatives
Projects
Participants from the ACCA 2022, 2023, and 2024 cohorts have successfully implemented activities aimed at establishing or strengthening Collective Action projects in 23 countries: Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bolivia, Côte d’Ivoire, Ecuador, Gabon, Ghana, Georgia, India, Kenya, Liberia, Malaysia, Malawi, Mexico, Nigeria, Tanzania, the Pacific Islands (Fiji and Solomon Islands), Peru, Pakistan, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, and the United States. Their efforts are ongoing, and the impact on the fight against corruption is already evident.
Participants' Testimonials
The ACCA program marked a turning point in my professional career in the fight against corruption, particularly through my project in the fisheries industry. Participating in this program was not only a privilege, but also a challenge and a deeply rewarding experience. The knowledge gained—together with the Academy’s support, the professors’ guidance, the peer exchange within my cohort, and the collaboration with partners—were instrumental in achieving meaningful results. This experience elevated my career internationally and reinforced my conviction that collective action is the most effective way to build sustainable business ecosystems.
Mariana Regueira Corti
Argentina, ACCA 2024
When I heard about Anti-Corruption Collective Action Certificate Programme, I was curious about it. After the first module, I understood that for the fight against corruption to be achievable, it requires collective action because it has more impact than the single approach. I then chose “to Strengthen Ethics and Integrity through Behavioural Change against Corruption” among the young officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nigeria. The choice is to stir the minds of the young anti-corruption officers to work towards preventing and fighting corruption collectively with high sense of integrity and application of moral and ethical values.
Hauwa Garba
Nigeria, ACCA 2024
The ACCA experience marked a turning point in my professional path. I realized that corruption is never an isolated act: it’s a systemic issue that requires strategic, collective action to be effectively addressed. This journey helped me understand that values alone aren’t enough; lasting change takes structure, clarity of purpose, and the courage to persist despite resistance. The certification gave me the tools to lead that change from within, with consistency, strategy, and conviction.
Claudia Avila Connelly
Mexico, ACCA 2024
Dorothea Garff
Argentina, ACCA 2022
The ACCA program has transformed my perspective and enhanced my professional skills, becoming a pivotal force in shaping my future career. It opened doors to a global network, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange with peers worldwide. It empowered me to contribute to Azerbaijan’s anti-corruption efforts on a larger scale through engagement of different stakeholders & Collective Action. The program’s influence extended beyond corporate boundaries, propelling me into international forums and initiatives, and affirming its role not just as an educational tool but as a catalyst for personal and national empowerment.
Sevda Huseynova
Azerbaijan, ACCA 2023
Collective Action (Project name: Pembangunan Integriti Bersama Komuniti) has been a transformative force in Dungun and Marang, fostering a sense of community empowerment. Through transparent governance and active citizen participation, we’ve seen tangible improvements in public services and issue resolution. The ACCA programme’s impact extends beyond infrastructure, building trust and collaboration. Residents now feel heard, and the positive changes are noticeable. The project sets a promising precedent for accountable governance, and we’re excited about its potential to create similar success stories in other communities.
Mohd Rezaidi Mohd Ishak
Malaysia, ACCA 2023
My MACS (2020) thesis proposed the need for anti-corruption Collective Action in the real estate sector in Malawi as a means for preventing corruption and money laundering. Thanks to the ACCA programme, I can now implement those recommendations on a sector rated as posing a high risk for money laundering. The programme provides me with the relevant knowledge, skills, support from experts, and opportunities to use Collective Action as a means for securing the real estate sector from the aforementioned crimes.
Anita Mankhambo
Malawi, ACCA 2023
Participants' Projects
Videos Series
ACCA 2024 Fieldwork in Argentina, Mexico, and Nigeria
In 2025, IACA carried out fieldwork in Argentina, Mexico, and Nigeria to advance four key anti-corruption initiatives.
- Argentina: Led by Mariana Regueira Corti, an ACCA 2024 participant, this project focused on enhancing transparency and integrity within the fisheries sector.
- Mexico: Claudia Avila Connelly, an ACCA 2024 student, spearheaded efforts to strengthen ethical practices and accountability within the Mexican Customs administration.
- Nigeria: Two distinct initiatives were implemented by program participants. Hauwa Garba led a project aimed at fostering public sector integrity through behavioral change, while Maria Gowon focused on preventing corruption in Nigerian ports by introducing a Consequence Management Framework.
ACCA Malaysia
In 2024, two Collective Action projects were implemented in Malaysia. The first, designed and implemented by ACCA participant Mohd Rezaidi Ishak, focused on fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors, as well as civil society, to combat corruption in the waste management sector. The second initiative, led by ACCA participant Rozita Mansor, aimed to strengthen public-private collaboration in promoting the implementation of corporate compliance standards.
ACCA Azerbaijan
The video highlights a Collective Action initiative launched in Baku, Azerbaijan in 2024, aimed at fostering a culture of speaking up against corruption and promoting whistleblower protection across both the public and private sectors. Spearheaded by ACCA participant Sevda Huseynova, the project successfully implemented a speak-up policy within her company and initiated multi-stakeholder engagement activities to promote and incentivize the adoption of similar practices throughout Azerbaijan.
ACCA Argentina
The Collective Action Alliance for Transparency in Municipalities’ was launched in the frame of the ACCA certificate in March 2023. After a year of discussions, trainings and the definition of a framework for collaboration, the ACCA student Dorothea Garff has laid the groundwork for four Argentinian municipalities to join forces to enhance transparency in government processes.
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