About The PACRC
Bula! We welcome you to the Pacific Anti-Corruption Regional Conference (PACRC), that will be held on the 27-28 July 2023. With the theme "Fostering Regional Cooperation for Addressing Corruption towards Good Governance and Sustainable Development in Pacific Island Countries", this conference aims to foster unity, promote good governance and expand our efforts in combating corruption in the Pacific Region.
Where
InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, Natadola, Fiji
Conference Program
Day 1
Opening Ceremony
Registration (All guests and participants to be seated by 8.55 am)
National Anthem
Garlanding of the Chief Guest
Welcome Address by Mr. Rashmi Aslam , Commissioner, FICAC
Opening Address by the Chief Guest-The President of the Republic of Fiji His Excellency Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere
Keynote Address on Behalf of the Government of Fiji-The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Honourable Mr. Siromi Dokonivalu Turaga
Photo Session
Session 1
UNCAC, Agenda 2030 & SDG 16 as a guide for global anti-corruption reforms - Ms. Yemesrach Workie, UNDP Deputy Resident Representative, Pacific Office, Fiji
Cross- border partnerships and cooperation in addressing corruption - His Excellency Dr. Brian Jones, British High Commissioner to Fiji
Fostering Pacific Unity to advance anti-Corruption efforts - Dr. Filimon Manoni, Deputy Secretary-General, Pacific Islands Forum
Importance of measuring the scale of corruption globally - Dr. Delia Ferreira Rubio, Chair, Transparency International
Session Reflections from the Chair: Dr. Sonja Trajanoska, Anti-Corruption Adviser, UNDP Pacific Office, Fiji
Session 2
Essence of a balanced reactive and proactive approach in the fight against corruption-Mr. MAK Wai Keung Diman, Assistant Director of Operations Department, Hong Kong ICAC
Challenges in the fight against corruption-Mr. Kireata Meauke, Senior Integrity & Corruption Control Officer, Public Service Office, Kiribati
Experiences in addressing corruption in Vanuatu-Mr. Josaia Naigulevu, Public Prosecutor, Office of the Public Prosecutor, Vanuatu
Perspectives and strategies in fighting corruption in Fiji-Mr. Rashmi Aslam, Commissioner, FICAC
Session Reflections from the Chair: Ms. Laite Bokini-Ratu, Senior State Counsel, FICAC
Session 3
Role of Judiciary in Fighting Corruption - Honourable Mr. Justice Rangajeeva Wimalasena, Acting President of the Court of Appeal, Nauru
Tax Evasion and Corruption-Mr. Mark Dixon, Chief Executive Officer, Fiji Revenue and Customs Service
Corruption versus Culture - Mr. John Hugani Kouni, Director General, Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption (SIICAC)
Enhancing public sector integrity for sustainable development-Dr. Adam Graycar, Director, Stretton Institute, University of Adelaide, Australia
Session Reflections from the Chair: Mr. Epeli Sau, Senior Legal Officer, Solicitor-General's Office, Fiji
Conference Program
Day 2
Session 1 (Panel Discussion)
Introduction and insights on the topic-Moderator: Ms. Priscilla Lilly Singh,Principal Legal Officer, Solicitor-General's Office, Fiji
Panelist 1: Introduction and perspectives - Need for robust due diligence processes in minimising corruption opportunities in public expenditure-Mr. Sairusi Dukuno, Acting Auditor General, Office of the Auditor General, Fiji
Panelist 2: Introduction and perspectives - Significance of monitoring and data sharing in tackling financial crimes and corruption - Ms. Esther Sue, Manager Intelligence Management, Fiji Financial Intelligence Unit
Panelist 3: Introduction and perspectives - Mitigating the prevalence of corruption in public procurement - Mr. Saimoni Veramu, Head of Procurement, Fiji Procurement Office
Curated Questions from the Moderator
Q & A with the Audience
Session 2 (Panel Discussion)
Introduction and insights on the topic-Moderator: Mrs. Kolora Naliva Celua, Manager Corruption Prevention, FICAC
Panelist 1: Introduction and perspectives - Community empowerment in fighting corruption-Dr. Joseph Veramu, Executive Director CLCT Integrity Fiji
Panelist 2: Introduction and perspectives - Role of media in the fight against corruption-Ms. Marie Pegie Cauchois, Regional Anti-Corruption Adviser, Pacific UN Office on Drugs and Crime
Panelist 3: Introduction and perspectives - Building a responsive business sector in the efforts to curb corruption-Mr. Kameli Batiweti, CEO, Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation
Panelist 4: Introduction and perspectives - The Necessity for youth empowerment against corruption-Mr. Aneet Kumar, Development and Cooperation Coordinator, Office of the Vice-Chancellor & President, USP
Curated Questions from the Moderator
Q & A with the Audience
Session 3 - Natadola Ballroom 1 Investigation and Prosecution (UNDP and FICA Knowledge & Experience Sharing)
Financial Investigation-Mr. Alifereti Wakanivesi, Chief Investigator, FICAC
Digital Forensics-Mr. Frank Tora, Former Chief Investigator Digital Forensics, FICAC
Roles of a Prosecutor in a complex case-Ms. Sera Fatafehi, Senior State Counsel, FICAC
Question & Answer
Session 3 - Natadola Ballroom 2 Corruption Prevention (UNDP and FICA Knowledge & Experience Sharing)
Useful education strategies for greater empowerment against corruption -Ms. Paulina Rauca, Senior Corruption Prevention Officer, FICAC
Risk assessments and policy realignment-Mr. Amit Sami, Principal Corruption Prevention Officer, FICAC
The importance of integrity and ethics for addressing corruption: An Integrity Assessment Tool-Dr. Sonja Trajanoska, Anti-Corruption Adviser, UNDP Pacific Office, Fiji
Question & Answer
Conference Venue
Conference venue location information
InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, Natadola, Fiji
All Covid-19 safety protocols will be followed with strict compliance as per the MOH Fiji.
Registration
There are two modes of Registration (In-Person & Virtual)
Contact Us
For further enquiries and clarifications you can contact the conference secretariat via the following modes.