Artificial intelligence tools have enormous potential to enhance anti-corruption efforts, writes Soo Jin So for the Global Anticorruption Blog. AI-powered systems, especially those driven by machine learning, can review large datasets to identify patterns and anomalies, flagging potentially corrupt activities more swiftly and accurately than human investigators. But there are some challenges to overcome.
Artificial intelligence tools have enormous potential to enhance anti-corruption efforts, writes Soo Jin So for the Global Anticorruption Blog. AI-powered systems, especially those driven by machine learning, can review large datasets to identify patterns and anomalies, flagging potentially corrupt activities more swiftly and accurately than human investigators. But there are some challenges to overcome.
Artificial intelligence in anti-corruption: opportunities and challenges
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National Treasury has invited written comments from the public on the draft General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill. Submissions must be received by close of business on 6 February 2025.
National Treasury has invited written comments from the public on the draft General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill. Submissions must be received by close of business on 6 February 2025.
Comments invited on the 2024 Draft General Laws (AML/CTF) Amendment Bill
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Where do illicit financial flows out of Africa go? TI follows the dirty money
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A recent Transparency International investigation of 78 cases involving illicit financial flows from Africa, revealed over US$3.7-billion in corruption-linked African assets stashed in 74 separate jurisdictions, the top culprits of which are wealthy nations. TI used data available from court records, leaked information, investigative reports and other public sources. The organisation says its findings highlight the urgent need for action to close the loopholes that enable money to be moved and hidden around the world.
A recent Transparency International investigation of 78 cases involving illicit financial flows from Africa, revealed over US$3.7-billion in corruption-linked African assets stashed in 74 separate jurisdictions, the top culprits of which are wealthy nations. TI used data available from court records, leaked information, investigative reports and other public sources. The organisation says its findings highlight the urgent need for action to close the loopholes that enable money to be moved and hidden around the world.
South Africa currently holds the G20 presidency, the first country from the African continent to do so. Its theme for the year of office is Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability, and it will also focus strongly on anti-corruption work, with the Department of Public Service and Administration, the Special Investigating Unit, and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation driving the agenda in this regard.
South Africa currently holds the G20 presidency, the first country from the African continent to do so. Its theme for the year of office is Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability, and it will also focus strongly on anti-corruption work, with the Department of Public Service and Administration, the Special Investigating Unit, and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation driving the agenda in this regard.
Tackling corruption a key priority for SA's G20 presidency in 2025
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By Soo Jin SoFirst posted on the Global Anticorruption Blog Artificial intelligence (AI) tools, with their capacity to efficiently process and analyse vast amounts of data, have enormous potential to enhance anti-corruption efforts. Traditional investigative methods, which often require extensive manual review of financial records, contracts, and communications, can be time-consuming and prone to human Read more >
Public Interest South Africa (PISA) is proud to announce the opening of nominations for the 2024 Whistleblowers Awards. These prestigious awards aim to recognise and honour whistleblowers for their courageous efforts in exposing unethical behaviour and to promote ethical conduct, transparency, and accountability within organisations and society. The 2024 Whistleblowers Awards are presented in partnership Read more >
