NACC Hosts Third International Conference on Anti–Corruption Innovations in Southeast Asia
Bangkok, Thailand – 21 August 2025 – The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) hosted the Third International Conference on Anti–Corruption Innovations in Southeast Asia at the Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ), bringing together government officials, private sector representatives, civil society actors, and academics from across the region. The conference, held in collaboration with UNODC, KRAC, the Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG), and the World Justice Project (WJP), aimed to advance transparency, integrity, and anti-corruption practices in Southeast Asia.
Opening remarks were delivered by NACC Commissioner Ms. Suwana Suwanjutha and TIJ Director Dr. Piseth Sakornyen, followed by special presentations from Ms. Delphine Chancz, UNODC Regional Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific, and Dr. Srirak Pilapatt, WJP Asia-Pacific Regional Director, who shared insights on promoting transparency at the international level.
The morning sessions featured two panel discussions. The first, Government Procurement Transparency, highlighted experiences from the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia, including the Philippines’ e-procurement system, Indonesia’s AI-based contract monitoring, and Thailand’s e-GP system, with civil society groups emphasizing citizen oversight of public spending. The second, Youth-led and Education-focused Initiatives, showcased programs by UNODC YouthLED networks and the Thai Police Cadet Academy to cultivate integrity and ethical values among young people, alongside insights from Hong Kong ICAC and Chulalongkorn University on engaging youth in building transparent societies.
Afternoon sessions included four panels. Discussions on Integrity, Anti-Corruption, and Ethics in Government, Politics, and the Judiciary examined ethical assessment frameworks for politicians and the application of WJP’s Rule of Law Index. Beneficial Ownership Transparency and Emerging Technologies explored Singapore’s progress in disclosing ultimate beneficial owners and the opportunities and risks of blockchain and cryptocurrency. Open Data on Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) presented case studies from Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, highlighting the role of media in leveraging PEP data for anti-corruption reporting. The final panel, Judicial Integrity, addressed AI applications in justice reform, gender-based corruption, and mitigating judicial bias across the region.
The NACC plans to apply the insights and innovations from the conference to strengthen Thailand’s anti-corruption mechanisms and inform policy initiatives aimed at enhancing transparency and good governance in the public sector.
