Actions speak louder than words, or so they say. But one must not underrate the power of the latter. And this is particular obvious when it comes to experience sharing and establishing fraternity among law enforcement agencies.
The ICAC has all along recognised the importance of dialogues in anti-corruption work. Through experience sharing in international conferences, we introduce to the world Hong Kong’s time-tested anti-corruption regime. By meeting the public face-to-face, we enlist their support in fostering a probity culture in the society. Through exchanges with anti-bribery counterparts, we enhance mutual cooperation in global graft fighting work.
Let’s take a look at our recent anti-corruption dialogues.
In October, ICAC Commissioner Mr Simon Peh Yun-lu travelled across the Asian and European continents to partake in three international conferences and meetings.
In Lausanne, Switzerland, Mr Peh expounded Hong Kong’s latest anti-corruption initiatives at the IMD World Competitiveness Center 30th Anniversary Conference. In a roundtable discussion session themed “Education and Talent”, Mr Peh shared with participants the ICAC’s experience and strategies in nurturing and retaining talent of integrity to enhance Hong Kong’s competitiveness.
In addition, Mr Peh chaired the Training Committee of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA) and attended its Executive Committee meeting took place in Geneva, Switzerland.
With a view to shed light on future training initiatives for IAACA members, Mr Peh, as Convenor of the Training Committee, briefed committee members the results of the IAACA-ICAC Joint Training Programme held earlier this year in Hong Kong during the 7th ICAC Symposium.
Last but not least, Mr Peh also took the opportunity to call on Ms Gretta Fenner, Managing Director of Basel Institute on Governance, to exchange anti-graft initiatives and explore collaboration on training and capacity building.
Back in Asia, upon invitation by the United Nations Asia and Far East Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFEI), Mr Peh attended the UNAFEI UNCAC Training Programme in Tokyo, Japan, to share with participants the key factors shaping the effectiveness of an anti-corruption agency, and the unique elements sustaining the effectiveness of ICAC.
Mr Peh also seized the chance to hold a bilateral meeting with Mr Takeshi Seto, Director of UNAFEI to exchange anti-graft initiatives and discuss future cooperation.
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