The 21st UNAFEI UNCAC Training Programme“Combating Corruption through Effective Criminal Justice Practices, International
Cooperation and Engagement of Civil Society”

1. Duration and ParticipantsFrom 11 October to 16 November 2018

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28 overseas participants from 26 countries

7 domestic participants

2. Programme Overview
Corruption poses a serious threat to the stability and security of societies and undermines the ruleof law. It erodes the quality of public service, impedes investment and support from overseas,thus preventing sustainable development and economic growth. In our globalized society,corruption is no longer a domestic problem. Corruption with transnational aspects is notuncommon, such as where corruption or the proceeds thereof involve international transactions.
Corruption is also a major obstacle to the international community’s fight against transnationalorganized crime and terrorism, since organized criminal and terrorist groups frequently use
corruption and violence to operate and protect their interests. The enormous negative impact of
corruption and its increasing transnational aspects led to universal recognition that thisphenomenon had to be addressed collectively at the international level.
Several multilateral instruments against corruption have been adopted since the mid-1990s. The
most important of these instruments, the United Nations Convention against Corruption(hereinafter referred to as “UNCAC”), was adopted by the UN General Assembly on 31
October 2003. Moreover, in 2015, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the 2030
Agenda for Sustainable Development. One of the targets is to substantially reduce corruption
and bribery in all their forms. Accordingly, fighting against corruption is attracting attention as
an important issue all over the world.
Within the scope of UNCAC, and in view of the high interest expressed by the Member Statesof the United Nations, this programme focused on: (1) effective anti-corruption investigation,prosecution and adjudication; (2) cooperation among relevant agencies to investigate andprosecute corruption; (3) freezing, seizing and confiscating the proceeds of corruption; (4)international cooperation to fight against corruption; and (5) preventive measures against
corruption in cooperation with civil society and the private sector.

13. Lectures
The following visiting experts from overseas and ad hoc lecturers from Japan, as well as
professors of UNAFEI, gave lectures:○ Visiting Experts
Mr. Ahmad Khusairi Bin Yahaya
Director, Intelligence Division, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission

Mr. Boštjan Lamešič
Assistant to the National Member of Slovenia, Vice Chair of the Economic Crime
Team, Eurojust

Ms. Corinna Wong
Assistant Director, Community Relations Department, Independent Commission
Against Corruption, Hong Kong

Ms. Brenda SoRegional Officer, Community Relations Department, Independent Commission
Against Corruption, Hong Kong

○ LecturersMr. Hiroshi MorimotoDirector, Special Investigation Division, Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office

Mr. Kensuke Kawate
Assistant Director of Japan’s Financial Intelligence Centre

Mr. Arata Matsui
Special Investigation Coordinator, Investigation Bureau,Japan Fair Trade Commission

Mr. Tsuneo Oba
Executive Director, Global Compact Network JapanMs. Ayumi WadaGeneral Manager, Legal Affairs Division, Toshiba Corporation

Ms. Yuka IsshikiManager, Legal Department, Legal Division, Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd.

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