The Global Organization of Parliamentarians Against Corruption (GOPAC) and its African Chapter (APNAC) are proud to partner with the Parliament of Tanzania to host the 2nd Global Conference of Parliamentarians Against Corruption, which will be held in the Arusha International Conference Centre ( Arusha, Tanzania). The Conference will bring together parliamentarians from around the world to develop a concrete plan of action for GOPAC and its chapters, working with other international organizations to engage in the fight against corruption.
Key Objectives
- Entrench GOPAC’s mission to combat corruption by improving parliament’s effectiveness as an institution of oversight and accountability through– peer support, education and leadership for results.
- Provide a valuable learning event for parliamentarians by linking peers and experts, and establish an agenda for action.
- Showcase the considerable success of APNAC, but also comparable work in other GOPAC regions.
- Support the Parliament of Tanzania’s efforts in the fight against corruption.
Pre Conference Program
The Parliament of Tanzania will be hosting a pre-conference program on September 18-19 th, 2006. The program is free of charge to all participants and the Parliament will be covering the cost of hotel rooms for the evening of the 18 th and 19 th as well. MORE INFORMATION
Conference Program
The Conference will consist of plenary sessions, workshops and regional chapter meetings. The workshops provide an excellent opportunity to learn about anti-corruption issues and initiatives from colleagues and experts, and to work together to develop a plan of action for GOPAC and its chapters. Workshop topics include:
- International Conventions Against Corruption (CAC): How to Become Engaged
- Anti Money Laundering and Recovery of Assets: The Two Sides of the Coin
- Parliamentary Oversight: It is our Responsibility
- Parliamentary Immunity: Is it too Broadly Defined?
- Codes of Conduct for Parliamentarians: Why we Need them
- Disclosure of Resource Revenues: It's all About the Money
- Access to Information and Media: the Importance of Transparency
- Development Assistance Loans and Grants: Bringing Parliament in the Loop
- Country Chapters: Political Leadership can Make a Difference
GOPAC Vision
GOPAC is a global organization of self governing regional and country chapters of parliamentarians, committed to reducing corruption by improving the effectiveness of parliaments as institutions of oversight and accountability.
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