
Why a dedicated anti-corruption programme?
We’ve joined the Coalition for the International Anti-Corruption Court (IACCourt) as a Convening Partner. Our mission is to raise awareness and build support across Africa for the treaty that will establish this vital institution to enforce the law against the crimes of corruption as defined in the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).
For a more in-depth exploration of the merits of establishing an IACCourt, please read our special edition of Africa in Fact here.

The International Anti-Corruption Court
The IACCourt is a bold global initiative designed to hold corrupt leaders and their professional enablers accountable. It is closely aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 16, which promotes peace, justice, and strong institutions. By enabling justice and reducing corruption, the Court can help to ensure that public resources are used for the benefit of all citizens, not a privileged few. GGA’s role in this initiative includes working to build coalitions of anti-corruption champions at national and regional levels, engaging governments, NGOs, and civil society organisations.
Programmes
The IACCourt is a bold global initiative designed to hold corrupt leaders and their professional enablers accountable. It is closely aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 16, which promotes peace, justice, and strong institutions. By enabling justice and reducing corruption, the Court can help to ensure that public resources are used for the benefit of all citizens, not a privileged few. GGA’s role in this initiative includes working to build coalitions of anti-corruption champions at national and regional levels, engaging governments, NGOs, and civil society organisations
Programmes
The IACCourt is a bold global initiative designed to hold corrupt leaders and their professional enablers accountable. It is closely aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 16, which promotes peace, justice, and strong institutions. By enabling justice and reducing corruption, the Court can help to ensure that public resources are used for the benefit of all citizens, not a privileged few. GGA’s role in this initiative includes working to build coalitions of anti-corruption champions at national and regional levels, engaging governments, NGOs, and civil society organisations

Advocacy
We focus on securing the signing and ratification of the treaty by as many African governments as possible alongside our global partners, Integrity Initiatives International (III). Through our offices in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, and Ethiopia, we are leading advocacy campaigns and media outreach efforts in partnership with grassroots organisations. Our work also involves navigating complex political landscapes, managing partnerships, and building support from key stakeholders. In August 2024, GGA’s Executive Director of Global Governance Programmes, Ruth Kolevsohn, joined international legal experts in Hamburg, Germany, for a key committee meeting hosted by The New Institute. This meeting marked significant progress toward drafting a model treaty that will guide the Court’s establishment. At GGA, we are guided by our theory of change, which emphasises that effective governance and active citizenship reduce poverty, create jobs, and promote equality. By participating in this campaign, we are advancing accountability and transparency, essential foundations for sustainable development. By supporting the establishment of the IACCourt, GGA is helping to create a future where corruption no longer holds back Africa’s potential. Together, we can foster a continent where good governance benefits everyone.
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A perfect case for an international court
Murmuring and shuffling, the men bunched together in front of the television camera and recording mobile phones pointed at them. About 60 of them gathered together beside a jungle gym on the...
Civil society has a key role in fighting corruption
Corruption remains one of Africa’s greatest obstacles to sustainable development, eroding trust in public institutions, undermining the rule of law, and diverting resources meant for public benefit....
A stark example of transnational corruption
Corruption is one of the most pervasive and corrosive challenges to governance, economic growth, and human rights worldwide. It diverts public funds from essential services, deepens inequality, and...
Hybrid Event: Advancing governance through the proposed International Anti-Corruption Court (IACCourt)
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