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Regional Summer Academy

Central and South America 2027

The event is supported by Siemens Integrity Initiative – Evolve Funding

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dates

19 – 23 April 2027

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Scholarship holders: 10 January 2027
Self-Payers: 24 February 2027

Training Fee

120 EUR

Last day of cancellation for EUR 100 fee

Scholarship holders: 28 February 2027
Self-payers: 19 March 2027

Programme

Draft Programme

About

The IACA Regional Summer Academy - Central and South America 2027 is an intensive interdisciplinary programme for anti-corruption and compliance professionals from across the region. The programme combines international expertise with regional perspectives and practical case studies to address contemporary corruption and integrity challenges affecting the region.

Course topics

Latest Global and Regional Corruption Trends and Emerging Challenges
Corruption Risk Management, Environmental Integrity, and Supply Chains
Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Integrity
Public Procurement, Conflicts of Interest, Beneficial Ownership, and Large-Scale Projects
Corporate Compliance, Effective Governance, and Anti-Corruption Enforcement

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.

The IACA Regional Summer Academy – Central and South America 2027 is a five-day interdisciplinary programme for professionals seeking to enhance their anti-corruption work in this part of the world. This is the twelfth 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 IACA Regional Summer Academy – Central and South America 2027 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
Academy

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

Those who did not previously participate in the Regional Summer Academy programmes in the Central and South America are strongly encouraged to apply.

Location

Panama City, Panama

Eligible countries

Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

Delivery Format

IACA Regional Summer Academy - Central and South America 2027 will be delivered in person in Panama City, Panama.

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Payment options

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 IACA Regional Summer Academy Central and South America 2027 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: 120 EUR. The event is supported by Siemens Integrity Initiative – Evolve Funding

Thanks to the generous support of the Siemens Integrity Initiative, the programme is offered at a significantly reduced participation fee. The organizers will also cover participants’ accommodation with breakfast, lunches and coffee breaks during the programme, as well as welcoming and farewell dinners.

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