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

August 21, 2025
Co-hosts of the Conference (from left): Mr. Srirak Plipat (World Justice Project), Mr. Phiset Sa-ardyen (Thailand Institute of Justice), Ms. Suwana Suwanjuta (Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, Thailand), Ms. Delphine Schantz (UNODC), Kamel Ayadi (World Justice Project), Nicholas Yee (Chandler Institute of Governance), and main event organizer, Torplus Yomnak (Knowledge Hub for Regional Anti-Corruption and Good Governance Collaboration), Bangkok, August 2025
BANGKOK (Thailand), 21 August 202 — 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.


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)

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

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 an international non-profit organisation, headquartered in Singapore. We believe in a world where citizens have a deep sense of trust in their governments and public institutions, and where nations are governed by principled, wise leaders supported by an effective civil service. Trust and effective governance serve as a strong foundation for national development and prosperity. CIG supports governments in building government talent, leadership and public service capabilities through training programmes, research initiatives and advisory work. 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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About the Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG)

The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) is the training arm of CIG. CAG complements and supports CIG’s work by designing and delivering training programmes that are practitioner-oriented, to equip government leaders with capabilities required to meet the realities and demands of public service work. CAG works with its panel of adjunct trainers and subject matter experts in the design and delivery of these programmes.

For more information about CAG, please visit https://www.chandleracademy.org
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