On 5 September 2024, Professor Slagjana Taseva, Dean and Executive Secretary of the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) presented her credentials as Permanent Observer to the United Nations to Ms. Ghada Waly, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna and Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.

During the meeting, the Heads of IACA and UNODC agreed to develop a work plan to enhance their co-operation in various areas, including the exchange of knowledge, raising awareness about the risks related to corruption, organization of educational and training activities, and research on topics related to the prevention and fight against corruption.

UNODC was one of the Academy’s initiating partners and is represented in the IACA Board of Governors.