Corruption is a fundamental cause of poverty, conflict, and state fragility. It undermines a state’s ability to effectively deliver public services, uphold the rule of law, and foster a conducive business environment. Furthermore, corruption presents a significant obstacle to sustainable economic and social development. Research has consistently demonstrated that marginalised communities are disproportionately affected by its consequences.
The course examines the underlying factors driving corruption and their impact on development. Participants will explore strategies to address these root causes and gain insights into international initiatives, legislation, and agreements aimed at combatting corruption. The course presents examples of integrity policies that prevent corrupt practices by fostering a culture of ethics within public institutions, and ensuring that governments operate in the best interest of their citizens. Additionally, various policy instruments, including codes of conduct and whistleblower protection regulations, will be discussed.
The programme includes a workshop on integrity dilemmas, in which participants share experiences, challenges, and practical insights from their professional environment. By engaging with fellow professionals from diverse backgrounds, participants will broaden their perspective on integrity and anti-corruption efforts worldwide.
The training allowed us to exchange experiences and knowledge with peers and experts about topics such as corruption analysis, transparency, and social norms strategies. I was particularly inspired by “the integrity building blocks approach” as it sets decision making guidelines for a responsible moral decision. I see great potential to apply it in my work.
This course is aimed at professionals involved in anti-corruption, transparency and accountability processes concerning development and governance. Participants come from national, regional and local government, knowledge institutes, NGOs and donor and development organisations.
After this course, you will receive a professional certificate of completion from The Hague Academy for Local Governance.
*Professionals working in local government or for local NGOs on the DAC list of ODA-recipient countries (OECD) may qualify for a reduced course fee. Contact us for details.
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Participants will engage with leading practitioners and experts in the field of integrity and anti-corruption, gaining insights into global trends, best practices, and challenges. They will analyse real-life cases, learning how different policies and interventions have been applied in various contexts.
Interactive exercises help participants develop practical skills for handling integrity-related challenges in their own work environments. In a dilemma-workshop, participants will discuss ethical dilemmas from real-life cases and explore decision-making scenarios. Through role-plays and simulations, they learn how to deal with the complexities of enforcing integrity policies and corruption risks in a controlled setting.
Study visits to the city of Rotterdam and the Ministry of Defense show how public authorities in The Netherlands develop integrity policies and work towards a culture of integrity in their organisations. Participants will also experience transparency of government data during an open data tour in the city of Utrecht. Furthermore, the Public Prosecutor for Anti-corruption of The Netherlands shares experiences with the enforcement of anti-corruption policies.
The cost of corruption is measured not just in the billions of dollars of stolen or misused public funds, but in the trust of citizens in their governments and institutions.
Find the practical information for the course here.
After submitting your completed application, you will receive a confirmation of receipt. Once we have assessed your application and admitted you to the course, we will send you an invoice with payment details. The payment deadline is 4 weeks before the start of the training course.
Payments can be made by bank transfer or by PayPal request. We offer the option of paying in one or two instalments. An advance payment of 50% secures a seat reservation in the training until the payment deadline. Your participation in the course is guaranteed only after receipt of full payment before the 4-week deadline.
If we do not receive your payment before the deadline, we will cancel your reservation. Please note that The Hague Academy accepts registrations on a first-paid, first-served policy.
Some countries require a visa to enter the Netherlands. Please check with The Netherlands or the embassy for the visa requirements related to your country. Because of the time needed for the visa procedure, we advise you to start this process as soon as possible. Once we have received your payment for the course, The Hague Academy will send you an acceptance letter that will assist you in arranging your visa to the Netherlands.
Under certain circumstances, participants may need to cancel their participation in the course. For cancellations before the payment deadline, we will reimburse the paid amounts minus an administration fee of €350.
To prevent late cancellation, we strongly encourage you to start with your visa application procedure at least six weeks before the start of the training programme.
We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% of the course fee for participants cancelling between four and two weeks prior to the start of the training. If you cancel your participation within the two-week period before the start of the course, then you have to pay 80% of the course fee.
No-show will result in paying 100% of the course fee.
It is always possible to nominate a suitably qualified candidate to replace you without extra charge, in the event that you cannot attend the course.
The Hague Academy for Local Governance reserves the right to cancel a course if the number of participants is insufficient or due to any other unforeseen circumstances. In this case, your payment will be 100% reimbursed. Other costs such as transportation or hotel cannot be reimbursed.
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers MSP scholarships for training courses in the Netherlands. The MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) aims to enhance the skills, instincts, and abilities of professionals, empowering their organizations and communities to thrive in an ever-changing world.
For more information and eligibility criteria, please visit our Scholarships page. Note that scholarships have a separate application process.
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