Preventing Corruption in Infrastructure Conference
By hamish; 15 Nov 2007 [Category: All , Resources]There was good attendance at this October 2007 conference, organised by British Expertise and the Association for Consultancy and Engineering. Speakers included senior representatives of UK companies, Transparency International, the Government of Tanzania, and Donor Agencies. Topics addressed included:
- How UK business is responding to the challenge (seen from the perspectives of contractor, consultant and professional engineer).
- How corruption is being prevented in the construction of the Beijing and London Olympic facilities.
- The actions being taken by the UK and Tanzanian governments.
- The anti-corruption actions and punitive measures adopted by the World Bank and EU Commission
- An anti-corruption action plan for the sector.
- Anti-corruption law and enforcement.