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Regional Summer Academy GCC 2025

The event is supported by the Government of Qatar

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dates

9 – 12 November 2025 (Registration on 8 November, the training starts on 9 November)

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Application closed

Training Fee

Covered by ACTA on behalf of the Government of Qatar

Programme

Draft Programme

About

IACA Regional Summer Academy GCC 2025 is an interdisciplinary programme that promotes a deeper understanding of corruption, prepares participants to better address challenges and promote best practices, and offers frameworks for durable anti-corruption and compliance strategies.

Internationally renowned professors and practitioners combine theory with real-world case studies, providing fresh insights on regional issues and challenges.

Course topics

The detailed programme including confirmed lecturers will be published, and the training will cover the following anti-corruption related themes:

Latest trends in Anti-Corruption and Compliance
Global and Regional Perspective
Asset Recovery and Management
Public Procurement
Integrity in Sports

IACA’s Regional Summer Academies bring leading experts from within the region and globally to cover the various interdisciplinary topics of the programme.

Benefits

An intensive, interdisciplinary programme that addresses trends and practices on the regional and global anti-corruption agenda and promotes a culture of the reflective practitioner.

IACA Regional Summer Academy GCC 2025 is a four-day interdisciplinary programme for professionals seeking to enhance their anti-corruption work in this part of the world. This is the eleventh in the series of regional programmes modelled after IACA’s successful annual Summer Academy and is designed to address region-specific topics relevant to anti-corruption and compliance professionals.

The Regional Summer Academy GCC 2025 equips participants with:

a deeper understanding of the intricacies of corruption globally and in the region
enhanced skill sets to assess best practices and cross-sectoral challenges
tools to help bridge the gap between anti-corruption theory and practice
frameworks for devising sustainable anti-corruption strategies
exposure to the latest research and case studies from leading global experts
the opportunity to exchange experiences and develop a strong network.

Participants benefit from high-level peer discussion and subsequently join the Academy’s alumni network of anti-corruption and compliance professionals from more than 160 countries.

Regional Summer
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IACA reserves the right to change or adapt the date, time, and/or format of the event at its discretion.

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Target Group

Professionals from the selected countries with relevant work experience in the public or private sector, international or non-governmental organizations, as well as media representatives, graduate students, and researchers in areas related to anti-corruption and/or compliance. Applicants with a level of junior engagement demonstrating their potential may also apply. Those who did not previously participate in the Regional Summer Academy programmes in the Middle East are strongly encouraged to apply.

Location

Doha, Qatar

Eligible countries

Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Delivery Format

The IACA Regional Summer Academy GCC 2025 is foreseen to be delivered in person.

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Admission requirements

Professionals with an extensive level of work experience related to the training. Subject to available seats, professionals with a level of junior engagement demonstrating their potential are encouraged to apply.
Hold a passport of one of the eligible countries.

Participants will be selected based on their education and professional experience. IACA is committed to promoting diversity and strives to attract participants from various backgrounds.

Please read the Information for the Application, Admission, and Participation in the RSA GCC 2025 carefully before applying.

Admission Documents

Curriculum Vitae,
Copy of a valid passport,
Professional photo, (preferably passport photo)
Motivation Letter (optional),
Recommendation letters (optional).

Application Process

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on a rolling basis, and successful applicants may be offered a place in the programme before the application deadline expires. It is therefore strongly suggested to all interested applicants to apply for participation in the programme at their earliest convenience.

Fees and Logistics

Training fee: Covered by ACTA on behalf of the Government of Qatar

Thanks to the generous support of the Government of Qatar the fee is waived for all participants. Additionally, accommodation, lunches and coffee breaks during the programme, and airport transfers are also covered by the Government of Qatar.

Travel and Insurance: Participants are responsible for covering their travel costs, including travel insurance, and covering any other costs not related to the programme.

Language of instruction

The programme will be delivered in English and Arabic language. Simultaneous interpretation into Arabic will be provided for the sessions delivered in the English language.