CIG Joins Regional Leaders at the International Conference on Anti-Corruption Innovations in Bangkok

August 21, 2025

‍BANGKOK (Thailand), 21 August 2025 – The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) participated in the 3rd International Conference on Anti-Corruption Innovations in Southeast Asia, held in Bangkok on 21–22 August 2025. Hosted by the Knowledge Hub for Regional Anti-Corruption and Good Governance Collaboration (KRAC), together with Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), UNODC, the Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ), and CIG, the conference convened over 200 participants from across ASEAN, including government agencies, academia, and civil society.

As part of the programme, Mr. Nicholas Yee, Director (Global Partnerships) at CIG, moderated a plenary session on Integrity, Anti-Corruption and Ethics in Government, Politics and the Judiciary. The session brought together diverse perspectives from across the region to reflect on how integrity and ethical leadership can be strengthened in political and judicial systems. His participation underscored CIG’s role as a trusted partner in shaping regional conversations on building high-performance government anchored in integrity, and highlighted the importance of cross-border collaboration in building institutions that are resilient and trusted.

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Plenary session on Integrity, Anti-Corruption and Ethics in Government, Politics and the Judiciary. From left: Dr. Phan Minh Duc (Academy of Journalism, Vietnam), Mr. Wong Choong Mann (former Director of Investigations, Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau, Singapore), Mr. Kamel Ayadi (World Justice Project), Mr. Nicholas Yee (CIG, moderator), and Mr. Sornchai Chuwichian (Deputy Secretary-General, Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, Thailand)

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CIG representative with leaders of Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission during a bilateral meeting in Bangkok

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On the sidelines of the conference, CIG was also invited to a bilateral meeting with the Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to explore potential collaboration. NACC expressed interest to learn more about CIG’s Chandler Integrity Assessment Scorecard (CIAS) as well as its wider integrity assessment work globally. The discussion highlighted opportunities for cooperation in areas such as training, knowledge exchange, and development of assessment tools to support Thailand’s anti-corruption agenda. CIG remains committed to working with partners across Southeast Asia to strengthen governance systems and advance regional cooperation against corruption.

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About the Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG)

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) is a non-profit organisation that works with governments worldwide to build a strong and efficient public sector. We are a team of seasoned government practitioners grounded in real-world experience, focusing on the critical ‘how’ of governance in our partnerships with governments to strengthen institutions and systems, equip leaders, and share knowledge. Drawing on proven practices from Singapore and around the world, we tailor our solutions to each country’s unique needs – because context matters in governance. We are not affiliated with any national government or political party, and we do not represent any partisan or commercial interests. 

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