Thirteenth Regional Seminar on Good Governance

Promoting Good Governance and Addressing Corruption in Southeast Asia

The Thirteenth Regional Seminar on Good Governance is a meeting of international experts and officials focused on addressing corruption and promoting good governance in Southeast Asia. The seminar brings together representatives from various countries, including Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, and the Philippines.

Participants

Attendees come from different organizations such as:

• Attorney General’s Chambers
• Anti-Corruption Units
• Prosecution Offices
• Government Inspection Authorities

These participants will share their experiences and expertise in addressing corruption and promoting good governance in Southeast Asia.

Key Issues for Discussion

The seminar is likely to cover the following key issues:

Asset Recovery

• The process of recovering ill-gotten gains from corrupt officials and other individuals
• Strategies for effective asset recovery and management

Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) in Criminal Matters

• Frameworks for cooperation between countries in investigating and prosecuting crimes, including those related to corruption
• Best practices for MLA and its implementation

Anti-Money Laundering Measures

• Policies and procedures aimed at preventing and detecting money laundering activities
• Strategies for implementing effective anti-money laundering measures

Seminar Objectives

The Thirteenth Regional Seminar on Good Governance aims to provide a platform for experts and officials from different countries to:

• Share experiences and best practices in addressing corruption and promoting good governance
• Learn from each other’s successes and challenges
• Enhance cooperation and collaboration in promoting good governance in Southeast Asia