Public sector corruption siphons $1.5 trillion to $2 trillion annually from the global economy in bribes and costs far more in stunted economic growth, lost tax revenues and sustained poverty,…
Introduction First-world countries are not immune to the worldwide problem of corruption. As a matter of fact, the United States – considered by many as one of the leaders in…
According to the 2021 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International., the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the 69 least corrupt nation out of 180 countries. However, UAE corporate fraud…
At ABAC® Center of Excellence Limited, we are affiliated with leading certification and accreditation bodies around the world. These affiliations and accreditations help demonstrate the high level of experience, knowledge…
International Conformity Assessment Body “Certification Body” ABAC Certification Safeguards Businesses from Bribery and Corruption Risks ABAC Center of Excellence Limited (www.ABACgroup.com), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Corporate Research and Investigations, headquartered in…
Bribery and corruption are worldwide problems with serious consequences for organisations of any size, industry or region. To help combat this threat, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) issued the…
Having a gifts and hospitality Policy in place is key, why? The aim of the Gifts and Hospitality policy is to guard your organisation against the risk of allegations of…
“Manage your business risks with confidence” was the tone for ABAC® Center of Excellence anti-bribery anti-corruption training event held on International Anti-Corruption Day (Monday, 9 December) in Dubai. Hosted at…
International Anti-Corruption Day is Monday, 9 December 2019. The campaign was started as a joint venture between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Office on Drugs…
Political and governmental unrest can affect a region’s economy and the integrity of business transactions. The current state of the Middle East exemplifies this phenomenon. While governments in the region…