On 29 September 2021, Mr. Thomas Stelzer, Dean of the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA), and Ms. Laura Stefan, Chairperson of the Regional Anti-Corruption Initiative (RAI), signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The document sets a framework for cooperation of both organizations on issues of common interest. In particular, it foresees joint efforts, including projects, to foster and promote capacity- and institution-building programmes in the anti-corruption field.