Anti-Corruption, Building Legal Skills and Capacity, Strengthening Judicial Independence and Integrity, Supporting Civil Society
“Videoconferencing in support of Remote Access to Courts” A Webinar Roundtable Series
In April the CEELI Institute launched a four-part webinar series exploring the ways in which judges in Europe are currently using remote technology to continue the work of the courts. This timely series was developed to address and analyze the current slew of ad hoc solutions being undertaken by courts in the region to… Read More
Anti-Corruption, Building Legal Skills and Capacity, Strengthening Judicial Independence and Integrity, Supporting Civil Society
2020 WJP Rule of Law Index Shows Sustained Negative Slide Toward Weaker Rule of Law Around the World
According to the latest edition of the World Justice Project’s Rule of Law Index, more countries declined than improved in overall rule of law performance for the third year in a row, continuing a negative slide toward weakening and stagnating rule of law around the world. The majority of countries showing deteriorating rule of law… Read More
Anti-Corruption, Building Legal Skills and Capacity, Events at Villa, Materials, Newsletter
THE CEELI INSTITUTE’S 20th ANNIVERSARY ANNUAL REPORT
Click here to review our most recent Annual Report highlighting some of the most exciting accomplishments and collaborations from the past year at the CEELI Institute. A special thank you to all of the incredible faculty, partners, and community members who made 2019 one of our most impactful years yet. Read More
Anti-Corruption, Strengthening Judicial Independence and Integrity
RULE OF LAW TOWN HALL DALLAS- PART FIVE
Watch the fifth in a series of lively, non-partisan conversations across America, as leaders discuss their first-hand experience with the benefits and boundaries of “the rule of law.” This event and reception are free and open to the public. Exactly what do we mean when we talk about the “rule of law”? Why does… Read More
Anti-Corruption, Events at Villa, Newsletter, Supporting Civil Society
Identifying Unexplained Wealth of Public Officials: CEELI Assists Civil Society in Developing New Anti-Corruption Tools
Over the past year, CEELI has worked closely with NGOs from across Central and Eastern Europe who actively engaged in developing tools to more effectively monitor “Politically Exposed Persons” of PEPs, a category that includes parliamentarians, the judiciary, and senior government officials. PEPs, in most countries, are subject to enhanced legal requirements to publically disclose… Read More
Anti-Corruption
Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships Against Corruption: CEELI Promotes Effective Corporate Compliance Training
Public corruption must be addressed through private and corporate mechanisms, as well as through government action. To this end, in January 2019, the CEELI Institute again offered its unique curriculum designed to promote effective corporate compliance with relevant international anti-corruption standards. The program istargeted at individuals in transitioning countries who have responsibilities for advising their… Read More
Anti-Corruption, Programs
CEELI Launches New Anti-Corruption Compliance Training
This year, the CEELI Institute launched a new curriculum designed to train practitioners on effective corporate compliance with international anti-corruption standards, including the operation of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the UK Anti-Bribery Law and the UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC). The program is targeted at individuals who have responsibilities for advising their clients or employers on internal corporate compliance. CEELI… Read More
Anti-Corruption, Programs
CEELI Launches New Anti-Corruption Compliance Training
This year, the CEELI Institute launched a new curriculum designed to train practitioners on effective corporate compliance with international anti-corruption standards, including the operation of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the UK Anti-Bribery Law and the UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC). The program is targeted at individuals who have responsibilities for advising their clients or employers on internal corporate compliance. CEELI… Read More
Anti-Corruption, Programs
Celebrating Five Years of Innovative Anti-Corruption Training at CEELI
The November 2017 session of the CEELI Institute’s popular program on “Investigating and Prosecuting Official Corruption” was also a milestone, marking five years that the Institute has been offering this innovative training program. As one UN official recently noted, the course is now considered “the best in Europe.” Since 2013, more than 300 participants from… Read More
Anti-Corruption, Programs, Supporting Civil Society
CEELI Launches New Initiative to Support Anti-Corruption Activists
The CEELI Institute is delighted to be able to announce the launch of a new initiative to support civil society organizations, journalists and lawyers striving for greater public accountability and transparency in Central and Eastern Europe. The project is supported by a grant from the US Department of State. It will allow us to provide… Read More