| GOPAC's international
programming uses global working Groups consisting of its members
to develop tools and products, as well as to guide major initiatives.
GOPAC partners with a like minded organisation that is considered
an expert in the particular area being examined i.e. International
Compliance Association with the AML program. This approach
enables the Board and Executive to provide parliamentary leadership
while accessing professional expertise to support their work.
It also provides opportunities for parliamentarians with particular
expertise to assist their colleagues and to ensure a good
quality and representative product.
The working groups will be supported in two ways: a) communication,
consultation and drafting support provided by the GOPAC Secretariat;
and b) professional and technical support from organizations
with appropriate expertise. Team products will be approved
by the Board of Directors, which together with GOPAC membership
will advocate and promote their application. The initial agenda
includes:
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Anti-Money Laundering
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| GOPAC's Anti Money Laundering
Initiative (AMLI) - is chaired by Hon. Roy Cullen of
Canada. The program focuses on the important role that
parliamentarins play in influencing legislation and
engaging the public in AML initiatives globally. However,
to do so, they must understand how money laundering
occurs and the mechanisms for its mitigation. They also
need the support of recognized experts and a global
voice. This program attempts to address this need.
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UN Convention Against Corruption
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| Supporting the implementation
of the UN Convention Against Corruption - and related
regional conventions -over the next 3-5 years. This
initiative is chaired by Sen Edgardo Angara of the
Philippines. |
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Others
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| GOPAC has produced
a handbook
for parliamentarians on Controlling Corruption , with
the World Bank Institute. |
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