Portal Utility

Business Anti-Corruption Portal Utility

The information and tools on the Business Anti-Corruption Portal (Portal) may be combined to suit the individual needs of the user.

The Portal is used extensively by SMEs from around the globe to resist corruption and manage corruption risks. However, it is also utilised by larger companies among a swath of other users, including public agencies, embassies, trade councils, business organisations, lawyers, consultants, research organisations, CSOs, universities and journalists. Importantly, many users who are not SMEs in fact constitute the traditional advisors of SMEs or can otherwise influence SMEs through their supply chains and other channels.

Starting from Scratch

A SME operating or planning to operate in developing countries with little or no experience might use the elements on the Business Anti-Corruption Portal in the following way:

Based on the information on countries you are working in and the business situations that fit your operational needs, a risk profile can be compiled by using the Country Profiles and the Due Diligence Tools. Find the relevant international conventions and definitions that apply to your area and type of business. Use this profile to develop an anti-corruption strategy in the existing management system of the company using the Integrity System. Consult relevant organisations in the Information Networks if you need further assistance or local guidance.

Suggested Procedure - Starting from Scratch

Read information on the countries you are working in.
Country Profiles

Find the business situations that fit your operational needs.
Due Diligence Tools

Find the relevant international conventions and definitions that suit your area and type of business.
About Corruption

Use the acquired information to integrate an anti-corruption strategy in the existing management system.
Integrity System

Consult relevant organisations if you need further assistance or local guidance.
Information Networks

We encourage you to give your feedback on your experiences to Global Advice Network so we can improve the Business Anti-Corruption Portal.
Contact Global Advice Network

Reviewing Your Existing Procedures

If your company already has a code of conduct or some type of ethical guidelines, but needs to introduce a distinct anti-corruption focus, the Business Anti-Corruption Portal may be used as follows:

Familiarise yourself with the legislation and definitions regarding corruption. Review your code of conduct by testing it against the due diligence tools and discuss how it performs in these situations. Use the simple integrity system to incorporate an anti-corruption focus in the existing codes and procedures based on the identified needs. For a practical perspective, look at some of the country reports to learn which corrupt practices may be met when doing business in different environments and sectors. Consult relevant organisations in the Information Networks if you need further assistance or local guidance.

Suggested Procedure - Reviewing Your Existing Procedures

Familiarise yourself with the legislation and definitions regarding corruption.
About Corruption

Review your code of conduct by testing it against the due diligence tools and discuss how it performs in these situations.
Due Diligence Tools

Use the simple integrity system to incorporate an anti-corruption focus in the existing codes and procedures based on the identified needs.
Integrity System

For a practical perspective, look at some of the country reports to learn which corrupt practices can be met when doing business in different environments and sectors.
Country Profiles

Consult relevant organisations if you need further assistance or local guidance.
Information Networks

We encourage you to give your feedback on your experiences to Global Advice Network so we can improve the Business Anti-Corruption Portal.
Contact Global Advice Network

Looking for Partners

If your company is already working in a Danida Programme Country, you can use the contact network to find local partners and contacts for exchange of knowledge on corruption and business ethics. Consolidate your knowledge on relevant conventions and legislation. You can review your procedures for cooperating with external partners using the risk management tools and your internal procedures using the simple integrity system. We encourage you to have a look at the country profile for the country in question and give us feedback if you have any information to share on the subject or have comments to the Business Anti-Corruption Portal.

Suggested Procedure - Looking for Partners

Find partners for information sharing or partnerships in the relevant countries.
Information Networks

Consolidate your knowledge on relevant conventions and legislation.
About Corruption

Review your procedures for cooperating with external partners.
Due Diligence Tools

Review your internal procedures for dealing with corruption.
Integrity System

Browse the country profile for the country in question to update your knowledge and compare it to your own experiences.
Country Profiles

We encourage you to give your feedback on your experiences to Global Advice Network so we can improve the Business Anti-Corruption Portal.
Contact Global Advice Network