The Conference of the States Parties (COSP) is the main policymaking body of the United Nations Convention against Corruption. It supports States parties and signatories in their implementation of the Convention, and gives policy guidance to UNODC to develop and implement anti-corruption activities.
For further information: https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/corruption/COSP/conference-of-the-states-parties.html
Other Events
9th International Conference: Shrinking Civic Space in Asia
Asia Centre’s 9th Annual International Conference will revolve around stories of resistance and pushback in defense of civic space in Asia. This topic is pressing and timely given the widespread contraction of civic spaces in the region, which poses a threat to the future of democratic societies. Registration is open to all presenters and participants from academic institutions, media outlets and journalist associations, businesses, national and regional civil society organizations, international NGOs, political parties, parliaments, government agencies, and intergovernmental organizations to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking. Researchers and practitioners wishing to present papers or share their experiences are invited to submit a title and abstract of 300–340 words in English, together with a biographical paragraph of 100 words, here. For those submitting papers, full papers should be 5,000 words (Please refer to the Style Sheet Guidelines). Following the international conference, the Asia Centre will publish the Conference Proceedings. Guidelines for the Conference Proceedings can be found here. Please contact us at contact@asiacentre.org Register here
IDEA SPRINT II
The Idea Sprint program is a three-day co-design workshop for civil society organizations and changemakers-at-large interested in developing innovative approaches and solutions to address civil society challenges. This is a full-day, 3-day participatory program. You will be assigned to a team of 5-7, based on your indicated interests and expertises, to work on the challenge you choose. You will work as a team on this challenge throughout the program. We ask for your full participation for the entire program and will be a condition for acceptance into the program, which is conducted free-of-charge to participants. Register: https://rb.gy/rmfhc
Open Data Day 2024
Open Development Cambodia Organization (ODC), in partnership with The Asia Foundation (TAF) will host the Open Data Day (ODD) on 2 March 2024, focusing on “Open Data for Sustainable and Inclusive Development for All.” The ODD 2024 will provide a safe space for marginalized and vulnerable groups to express their concerns, share their experiences, and be exposed to talk on open data and digital development in Cambodia. Various activities, including keynote speeches, presentations from open data experts, and hackathons, can enlighten marginalized and vulnerable groups\' knowledge of open data and sustainable development in Cambodia. The event is funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through the Asia Foundation\'s Ponlok Chomnes: Data and Dialogue for Development in Cambodia Program. Don’t miss this chance to network with other open data enthusiasts, learn new skills, and contribute to a more open and inclusive world. People with disabilities are encouraged to participate. Program: English and Khmer Register now: http://tinyurl.com/m78knss7