Co-organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Xiamen National Accounting Institute (XNAI), Multilateral Cooperation Center for Development Finance (MCDF), China International Contractors Association (CHINCA), and Secretariat of Maritime Silk Road Central Legal District, this forum helped to deepen understanding of anticorruption and integrity compliance programs among contractors and other stakeholders in the Asia-Pacific. It explored ways to effectively manage integrity risks and work with Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) in infrastructure projects.
- Senior management and legal and compliance professionals from companies in the Asia-Pacific who participate in, or are interested in participating in, MDB-financed projects
- Government bodies and international institutions involved in the development, promotion, and dissemination of anticorruption and integrity compliance standards for infrastructure projects
- Scholars and other experts
This three-day hybrid forum was held in Xiamen, China and online via Zoom and consisted of three activities:
- High-Level Forum (27 August): Speeches and panel discussions which featured senior government officials and representatives from MDBs, the private sector, and academia, with a focus on key trends and experiences related to combating corruption in infrastructure projects.
- Capacity Building Workshops (28-29 August): Knowledge sharing-focused panel sessions and other sessions which highlighted case studies on identifying, managing, and mitigating corruption and integrity risks.
- Bilateral Meeting Service: A 20-minute bilateral meeting opportunity with participating MDBs, with interpretation service which was available on request.
Speaker presentations were in English and Chinese, with simultaneous translation provided in both languages.
Presentations and related knowledge products can be found on MCDF’s JIGSAW platform.
Activity 1: High-Level Forum on Asia-Pacific Anticorruption and Integrity
Moderator: Jingyi Han, Party Secretary, Xiamen National Accounting Institute
Roberta Casali, Vice-President for Finance and Risk Management, Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Zhongjing Wang, CEO, Multilateral Cooperation Center for Development Finance (MCDF)
Xiaozhou Huang, Member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Xiamen Municipal Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Executive Vice Mayor of Xiamen Municipal Government
Xianchun Xiang, Second-level Inspectors, the Department of Asset Management, Ministry of Finance
Panel Discussion 1
Key Developments in MDB Anticorruption and Integrity Policies and Why They Matter for the Asia-Pacific Region
Moderator: Chiawen Kiew, Advisor, Office of Anticorruption and Integrity (OAI), ADB
Mouhamadou Diagne, Vice President of Integrity, World Bank (WB)
John Versantvoort, Head, OAI, ADB
Paula Santos-Da Costa, Director, Office of Integrity and Anticorruption, African Development Bank (AfDB)
Panel Discussion 2
Anticorruption and Integrity Trends and Development in Asia-Pacific and Beyond
Moderator: Hamish Goldie-Scot, Senior Anti-Corruption Adviser, MCDF
Felix Hess, Vice President & Head of Compliance, Siemens China
Vladimr Kozin, Anti-Corruption Advisor, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (virtual)
Quang Huan Nguyen, Chairman, Halcom Vietnam
Chanon Chamnankit, CoST Manager,Comptroller General’s Department, Thailand
Panel Discussion 3
China’s Solution for Anticorruption and Integrity
Moderator: Yong Zheng, Vice President, Xiamen National Accounting Institute
Ruijing Yang, director general, the Bureau of Supervision and Evaluation, Ministry of Finance
Xuedong Yi, Director, Research Center, State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council
Hao Jie, Director & Researcher, Research Department of Trade and Investment, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for International Economic Research, National Development and Reform Commission
Bing Lu, Deputy Director, Supervision and Inspection Division III, Supervision and Evaluation Bureau, Ministry of Finance
Yajun Yang, Deputy Director & Associate Researcher, Enterprise Audit Research Office, Audit Research Institute, National Audit Office
Panel Discussion 4
Practical Experience on Anticorruption and Integrity in Asia-Pacific Among Contractors and Companies
Moderator: Qiuchen Fang, Chairman, China International Contractors Association
Wenjin Zhang, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, China Railway Construction Development Group Co., Ltd.
Hongcheng Cao, General Manager Assistant, Legal Risk Control Department, China Communications Construction Company Limited
Zheng Fang, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, China Hunan Construction Investment Group Co., Ltd.
Feng Lin, Deputy General Manager, China Wuyi Co., Ltd.
Feifei Zheng, Partner & Global China Practice Executive, Pinsent Masons
Panel Discussion 5
The Theory and Practice of International Cooperation in Anticorruption and Integrity
Moderator:Yougang Ding, Vice President, Xiamen National Accounting Institute
Ting Gong, Adjunct Professor of Southern University of Science and Technology/Fudan University&Visiting Professor of City University of Hong Kong
Xiangbo Tian, Professor and Doctoral Supervisor of Marxism School & Deputy Director of Anti Corruption Research Center, Hunan University
Yi Liu, Postdoctor & Associate Professor, Institute for Discipline Inspection and Supervision, Tsinghua University
Yingqin Lin, Deputy Director, the Office of Xiamen Leadership Group for Building the Maritime Silk Road Central Legal District
Activity 2: Capacity Building Workshops on Anticorruption and Integrity
Opening Remarks for Day 1
- The importance of business integrity
- MDB expectations of the highest ethical standards
Mouhamadou Diagne, Vice President of Integrity, WB
Paul Santos-Da Costa, Director, Office of Integrity & Anti-Corruption, AfDB
Panel 1: Harmonized Principles for Business Integrity
- What are the expectations for business integrity?
- How are the principles applied in enforcement/reinstatement?
- Can these principles assist you in bidding for contracts?
- What are the differences in approach between the MDBs?
Moderated by: Lisa K. Miller, Head, Integrity Compliance Office, WB
Anele Ncube, Chief Integrity Officer, AfDB
Fang Zheng, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, China Hunan Construction Investment Group Co., Ltd.
Johnson Li, Chief Compliance Officer, Chint Electric
Felix Hess, Vice President & Head of Compliance, Siemens China
Workshop 1: Elements of Business Integrity Compliance Program
- Case studies of business integrity compliance programs
- Group discussion of related issues, approaches, and solutions
Moderated by: Chiawen Kiew, Advisor, OAI, ADB
Lisa K. Miller, Head, Integrity Compliance Office ,WB
Johnson Li, Chief Compliance Officer, Chint Electric
Felix Hess, Vice President & Head of Compliance, Siemens China
Workshop 2: Top Tips for Implementing Compliance Programs
- Case studies of compliance programs implementation challenges
- Group discussion of related issues, approaches, and solutions
Moderated by:
Lisa K. Miller, Head, Integrity Compliance Office, WB
Anele Ncube, Chief Integrity Officer, AfDB
Fang Zheng, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, China Hunan Construction Investment Group Co., Ltd.
Felix Hess, Vice President & Head of Compliance, Siemens China
Panel 2: Introduction to the ISO 37001 Standards
- What is ISO37001 and what are its requirements?
- How can ISO37001 help you succeed in MDB procurement?
- What has been the adoption among companies in Asia Pacific?
Moderated by:
Hamish Goldie-Scot, Senior Anti-Corruption Adviser,MCDF
Jean-Pierre Méan, ISO 37001 Expert (virtual)
Lifeng Wen, Director, International Standardization Research Centre, Shenzhen Institute of Standards and Technology (SIST)(virtual)
Du Guangzeng, Director of the Discipline Inspection Commission Office and Deputy General Manager of the Audit and Supervision Department of China International Marine Containers (CIMC)
Day 1 Key Takeaways and Closing Remarks
Strahan Spencer, Head, Platform Team, MCDF
Anele Ncube, Chief Integrity Officer, AfDB
Opening Remarks for Day 2
- Welcome Remarks
- Overview of Day 2
Strahan Spencer, Head, Platform Team, MCDF
Andrew Mendoza, Senior Integrity Specialist, Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank (AIIB)
Panel 3: Updates to MDB Procurement Policies
- Developments in MDB procurement policies?
- Common integrity pitfalls companies make in bidding?
- How integrity controls can help avoid misunderstanding?
Andrew Mendoza, Senior Integrity Specialist, AIIB
Howard Centenary, Lead Procurement Specialist, WB
Panel 4: Conflicts of Interest
- What is a conflict of interest and why it matters?
- How do conflict of interests appear in procurement?
- How to manage conflicts of interest?
Annie Yin Yau, Senior Integrity Specialist, AIIB
Catherine Franco, Senior Integrity Officer, ADB
Workshop 3: Case Studies on Conflicts of Interest
- Case studies of conflicts of interests in procurement
- Group discussion of issues, approaches, and solutions
Moderated by: Annie Yin Yau, Senior Integrity Specialist, AIIB
Catherine Franco, Senior Integrity Officer , ADB
Panel 5: The Importance of Integrity Due Diligence
- Reputational and compliance risks from business partners
- Key components of integrity due diligence
- How to conduct due diligence on business partners
Anjali Puri, Counsel, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Huawei Zhang, Senior Professional, Integrity & Regulatory Compliance, New Development Bank (NDB)
Workshop 4: Case Studies on Due Diligence of Business Partners
- Case studies of due diligence issues arising in procurement
- Group discussion of related issues, approaches, and solutions
Moderated by:
Zainab Animashaun, Integrity Counsel, IFC
Feifei Zheng, Partner & Global China Practice Executive , Pinsent Masons
Lisa K. Miller, Head, Integrity Compliance Office, WB
Chiawen Kiew, Advisor, OAI, ADB
