Projects
Our projects are presented across a number of Integrity-Building Interventions and integrity Support Services.
Governance Standards Setting
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MACN is a global network of 190+ entities aiming to combat corruption in the maritime industry for fair trade. It was founded in 2011 and includes vessel owners, cargo owners, and service providers. MACN, a business-driven initiative, is a leading anti-corruption effort in the industry. Its Nigeria initiative received the 'Outstanding Achievement in Collective Action Award' in 2022. Funded by UNDP, Danish Shipping, DFID, DANIDA, and Siemens Integrity Initiative, it's implemented by the Convention on Business Integrity.
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In response to the 2016 London Anti-Corruption Summit and the Panama Papers (view communique), efforts were made to monitor intermediaries like lawyers and accountants involved in corruption. This involved global regulation, collaboration with professional firms, and addressing corruption in SMEs.
Funders: DFID and The MacArthur Foundation
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Business Action Against Corruption (BAAC) is a joint government and private sector initiative to combat corruption, supported by CHOG. It began in Botswana and now operates in ten African countries. Nigeria, Malawi, and Cameroon endorse BAAC, with CBi hosting BAAC Nigeria. The program promotes good governance, fosters partnerships, and combats corruption through collective action, research, education, and best practices.
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The Open Government Partnership promotes accessible, responsive, and accountable governance for citizens. The 2016 London Anti-Corruption Summit added Open Contracting, ensuring fair, transparent, and accountable public contracts to prevent misuse of funds (view communique). Nigeria established the Nigeria Open Contracting Portal (NOCOPO). Soji Apampa, from the Integrity Organisation, represents the business community on the National Implementation Committee of OGP in Nigeria.
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The Business and Human Rights agenda in Nigeria aligns with the Vienna Declaration and Program of Action. Global Rights leads collective action through the Nigeria BHR Roundtable co-chaired by Integrity Organization and National Human Rights Commission. Nigeria's National Action Plan for Human Rights includes a chapter on Business and Human Rights, providing benchmarks and roles for stakeholders to advance human rights and business, following the UN Guiding Principles.
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Investors vividly recall the 2008 share price manipulation, causing market chaos. The CBN Governor (Lamido Sanusi) identified 8 factors behind the Equities Market collapse. In response, the CGRS was developed from 2010 to 2014 by the Convention on Business Integrity in partnership with NGX, aiming to link corporate governance with company performance. Funded by the Siemens Integrity Initiative, it ran from 2014 to November 2022.
Tools, Tips, and Techniques
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Nigeria: Diverse Views on Corruption. Rebels, opportunists, survivalists coexist. Moralists criticize, few promote integrity. Shifting society needs your help.
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Nigeria mandates asset declaration for officials, but lacks transparency. Support public access to declarations. Join our call.
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MSME Standards aids 230K UK SMEs in ethical exporting to Africa. Join the movement for a corruption-free business environment in Nigeria!
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Practical ethics training: theory meets application, fostering ethical leaders in public, private and non-profit sectors.
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Egunje.info: Anonymous reporting combats corruption, promotes transparency, accountability, and citizen activism, reducing bribery and fraud risks.
