The International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA) participated in the 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬, held in Rome, Italy, from 𝟏𝟔 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟖 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. 

Convened under the framework of the International Anti-Corruption Academy’s Global Programme on Measuring Corruption, the conference brought together anti-corruption authorities, national statistical offices, international organizations, experts, and practitioners from across Europe and beyond. Participants exchanged views on how to better understand, assess, and strengthen the effectiveness of anti-corruption agencies.

IAACA was represented by its 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲-𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥, 𝐌𝐫 𝐂𝐊 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐮𝐧𝐠, who delivered welcome remarks at the opening ceremony and highlighted IAACA’s role in connecting anti-corruption authorities, facilitating experience sharing, and strengthening international cooperation. 

Mr Cheung also participated as a speaker in 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟕: “𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐂𝐀 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬.” The session provided an opportunity to reflect on emerging trends, share regional perspectives, and discuss how international networks can support more effective, accountable, and trusted anti-corruption institutions.

During the conference, IAACA also held constructive meetings with members of its 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞, IAACA member authorities, and partner organizations. These exchanges helped identify opportunities for closer cooperation, regional engagement, capacity building, and future joint initiatives. 

The event reaffirmed the importance of cooperation among anti-corruption authorities and the value of combining reliable measurement, professional experience, and international partnership. 

IAACA remains committed to empowering anti-corruption authorities through knowledge exchange, strategic cooperation, and stronger global and regional connections. 

Together, we can strengthen institutions, deepen public trust, and advance more effective action against corruption.