WCCE, United against corruption for development, peace and security
On December 9th, UN's Anticorruption Day, WCCE declares that its commitment to enhance human welfare also comprises stranding against corruption. Its several contributions such as several anticorruption workshops around the globe, contributions to several publications on ethics such as the future UNESCO's Engineering Report, and last but not least, together with its partnership with GIACC - Global International AntiCorruption Centre are call to action for all its member organizations, partners and civil engineering professionals. The importance of anti-corruption is explicitly highlighted in Goal 16, which requires States to “promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels”.
Corruption poses a significant threat to countries around the world; it undermines democratic institutions, contributes to governmental instability and erodes trust. Corruption threatens the economy by undermining fair competition and discouraging investment and trade. It disproportionately affects disadvantaged groups by preventing social inclusion, promoting inequality and inhibiting prosperity. Corruption affects everyone and can lead to:
On the occasion of WCCE's 14th General Assembly Meeting held in Lisbon, Portugal, WCCE and the Federation of African Engineering Organizations, FAEO have signed a Memorandum of Understanding will enforce both organizations' efforts to enhance its member organizations' contributions to the accomplishment of UN's Sustainable Development Goals. The signing ceremony took place in the premises of the Laboratorio Nacional de Engenharia Civil, on September 26th. In order to follow-up this Partnership Agreement both organizations have granted each other invitation to each others events and initiatives.
On the occasion of UPADI's 70th Anniversary General Assembly Meetingheld in Asunción, Paraguay, WCCE and UPADI have signed a Partnership Agreement that will enforce both organizations' efforts to enhance its member organizations' contributions to the accomplishment of UN's Sustainable Development Goals. The signing ceremony took place in the premises of the Centro Paraguayo de Ingenieros in Asunción on July 25th. In order to follow-up this Partnership Agreement both organizations have granted each other Observer member status in the other organization.
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