On 25th of March, the Special Investigation Service (STT) will organise the online session “How to promote transparency in the public sector? Cross-sectoral approach and Lithuanian experience in launching the “Integrity Academy”. This discussion is a part of the Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum, organized by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Darius Kuliešius, Chief Adviser to the President; Žydrūnas Bartkus, STT Director; Rūta Kaziliūnaitė, Deputy Director of the STT; Elanas Jablonskas, Vice-minister of the Ministry of Justice; Sergejus Muravjovas, Chief Executive Officer of the Transparency International Lithuania, and Aurimas Navys, Head of Corporate Security of Ignitis Group, will discuss both the concept of the “Integrity Academy” and the progress achieved since its establishment in 2020 and future goals.
The discussion in English is scheduled for 10:30 - 12:00, Vilnius time.
The OECD’s Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum is, perhaps, the largest anti-corruption and integrity event, which attracts thousands of participants from all over the world every year.
On 23-25 of March 2021, the Forum in a virtual format will explore the new integrity risks, challenges and opportunities that have arisen in the COVID-19 context, as well as identify innovative solutions required to govern and conduct business with integrity and tackle corruption in times of crisis.
The Forum invites governments, business leaders, policy makers, anti-corruption experts and practitioners, civil society representatives and academics to focus on restoring trust and integrity in and beyond the current crisis, in building a more resilient and more ethical future.
Lithuania is participating in this global event for the first time with its own session.
You can register for the Forum’s session about the “Integrity Academy” here. The link to join the online session will be sent by email to registered participants.
You can register for the Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum here.
Agenda of the Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum is here.
The Integrity Academy is a place for exchange of best anti-corruption practices, where top-experts in integrity standards will share their experiences and advice on how to create anti-corruption environment.
The exchange of best practices on integrity is initiated by the President of the Republic Mr. Gitanas NAUSĖDA. Activities of the Academy are coordinated by the Lithuanian Special Investigation Service (STT), and it is supported by volunteering experts from the public and private sectors.
The Integrity Academy was launched on 9th December 2020 on the occasion of the International Anti-Corruption Day, at the event held at the Office of the President of the Republic of Lithuania.
The Integrity Academy is a long-term project, which will start off by assessing the needs and corruption risks of the participants. According to this assessment, the most appropriate experts and activities will be proposed to assist improving integrity and anti-corruption framework of participating institutions. An action plan prepared by the experts will allow achieving the set goals by the most effective means. During the implementation of the action plan, experts will provide consultations and advice to the participants of the Academy. This will ensure the dissemination of best practices. Finally, the progress and achievements will be measured accordingly.
