Anti-Fraud, Anti-Corruption & Anti-Bribery Statement

CTDC Anti-Fraud, Anti-Corruption & Anti-Bribery Statement

Effective Date: 15 December 2025

This statement outlines the Centre for Transnational Development and Collaboration’s (CTDC) commitment to integrity, transparency, and legal compliance across all CTDC services and entities. It reflects our zero-tolerance approach to fraud, corruption, bribery, and misuse of funds.

CTDC adheres to the UK Bribery Act 2010, the Fraud Act 2006, and international anti-corruption standards. This applies to all staff, contractors, consultants, and collaborators working with or on behalf of CTDC.

1. Scope and Application

This statement applies to all CTDC-affiliated companies, projects, and services, including Academy operations, research, facilitation, and consultancy. It covers activities conducted online and offline, and all interactions involving public, private, or third-sector stakeholders.

2. What We Prohibit

We prohibit:

• Bribery, kickbacks, facilitation payments, or improper influence in any form;
• Fraudulent reporting, misrepresentation, or unauthorised use of CTDC resources;
• Conflicts of interest not declared in advance;
• Retaliation against whistleblowers acting in good faith.

CTDC does not tolerate attempts to circumvent internal controls or exploit automated systems.

3. Safeguards and Reporting

We maintain due diligence and risk assessment processes to prevent and detect fraud. All financial and contractual activities undergo oversight and periodic audit. All CTDC team members are required to report concerns to [email protected].

Whistleblowers are protected under UK legislation and CTDC’s internal safeguarding policy. Breaches may result in termination, referral to authorities, or civil action.

4. Transparency and Alignment

This statement is aligned with CTDC’s core values and policies on safeguarding, data protection, AI use, and inclusion. We are committed to ensuring these standards are applied across every platform and process we manage.

For full details or to request a copy of the policy, please contact: [email protected].