
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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The IACCourt draft treaty: Its relevance and significance
In 2023, Integrity Initiatives International (III) convened a treaty committee with drafting and advisory sub-committees to begin working on a statute to establish the International Anti-Corruption...
Recovering and returning the stolen billions
The proposal to establish an International Anti-Corruption Court (IACCourt) continues to gain momentum. The IACCourt would fill a crucial gap in the global anti-corruption architecture by providing...
Recovering the loot is an obstacle course
On 10 January this year, the United States agreed to repatriate $53 million in stolen funds to Nigeria. These funds were said to have been part of the money realised by the US from the sale of...
The IACCourt draft treaty: Its relevance and significance
In 2023, Integrity Initiatives International (III) convened a treaty committee with drafting and advisory sub-committees to begin working on a statute to establish the International Anti-Corruption...
Recovering and returning the stolen billions
The proposal to establish an International Anti-Corruption Court (IACCourt) continues to gain momentum. The IACCourt would fill a crucial gap in the global anti-corruption architecture by providing...
Recovering the loot is an obstacle course
On 10 January this year, the United States agreed to repatriate $53 million in stolen funds to Nigeria. These funds were said to have been part of the money realised by the US from the sale of...
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...
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