An e-learning tool for the private sector on the UN Convention against Corruption and the UN Global Compact's 10th principle against corruption

 

 

UN Office on Drugs and CrimeUN Global Compact

 
 

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  • The Fight Against Corruption

    This e-learning tool is a joint product of the UN Global Compact and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime. It uses six interactive learning modules to further the audience's understanding of the UN Global Compact's 10th principle against corruption and the UN Convention against Corruption as it applies to the private sector. The tool is targeted at everyone who acts on behalf of a company. Each module only lasts about five minutes, providing a quick and effective way of learning. And it is fun too!


    The Fight against Corruption

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    Preview of Individual Sections

    Preview: Introductions

    • H.E. Mr. BAN Ki-moon

      Mr. Ban Ki-moon

      Secretary-General
      United Nations

    • Georg Kell

      Mr. Georg Kell

      Executive Director
      UN Global Gompact

    • Dimitri Vlassis

      Mr. Dimitri Vlassis

      Chief of the Corruption and Economic Crime Branch
      United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

    • Introduction

      Introduction

      Introduction to the UN Convention against Corruption and UN Global Compact's 10th principle against corruption.

    Enjoyed the tool? Make it your own!

    This programme reflects international standards established by the United Nations. But you can do more! We encourage you to integrate this programme into your own learning framework, produce language versions or even create your own modules applying the e-learning concept to train your employees on your company's own integrity policies. To find out how, please send an e-mail to info@thefightagainstcorruption.com

    Technical requirements

    The portal and the programme will run efficiently in most standard computers. Technical requirements to run the modules are:
    • Adobe Flash Player 9 (or later)
    • Standards compliant browser
    • Windows/Mac/Linux
    • Minimum resolution: 1024*768
    • Internet-connection: 512kbps or better
    For further information, please contact:
    Olajobi Makinwa
    Christopher Gostlin

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    Preview: Interactive learning modules

    • Scenario
      1

      The Unwelcome Gift

      Receiving gifts and hospitality

      In this module you will meet Eve, a market analyst who is attending a one day event organized by a consultancy company. The morning and early afternoon will be devoted to a seminar but in the evening there is a sports event sponsored by the host. Can she attend? What types of gifts can she accept? Learn it all through this five-minute module.
    • Scenario
      2

      The Arrangement

      Gifts and hospitality towards others

      Carl is arranging a technical seminar for external participants, including some public officials from abroad. He would also like to organize a nice social gathering and has thought of a deep-sea fishing trip at the end of the seminar. What do you think of this form of hospitality? Should your company pay for travel and accommodation for the invitees? These and other questions are being answered in this module.
    • Scenario
      3

      To Pay or not to Pay

      Facilitation payments & corruption

      Peter from the purchasing unit is on a business trip. He is asked to pay money to the customs officer without being offered a receipt. What is this type of payment called? Is it legal? And... What could you say if you face a situation like this? Be Peter's helping hand through the customs and learn at the same time.
    • Scenario
      4

      The Mystery Middleman

      The use of intermediaries and lobbyists

      In this module you will meet Dianne. Her department has been working on an upcoming tendering round in a new country. They have come a long way and have for some time been using a local intermediary. But something doesn't seem right...
    • Scenario
      5

      The Strange Letter

      Corruption and social investments

      In this module you will meet Christina. Her company is bidding for a new exploitation licence when it receives a request from government officials to support a student programme. How should Christina respond to this request? Should her company support the programme? These and more questions are being answered.
    • Scenario
      6

      The Insider

      Insider information

      The daughter of a company's employee wants to buy shares in the group. However, her father has inside information which could influence the price of the company's shares. This is just one of the dilemmas you will handle in this module.