International Anti-Corruption Court

At Good Governance Africa (GGA), we believe that tackling corruption is essential for Africa’s development. Corruption undermines trust in institutions, robs citizens of public resources, and stifles economic growth.
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Why we exist

We’ve joined the Coalition for the International Anti-Corruption Court as a Convening Partner. Our mission is to raise awareness and build support across Africa for the treaty that will establish this vital institution to enforce the crimes of corruption defined in the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).

Programmes

The Court is a bold global initiative designed to hold corrupt leaders and their professional enablers accountable. It is closely aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 16, which promotes peace, justice, and strong institutions. By enabling justice and reducing corruption, the Court can help to ensure that public resources are used for the benefit of all citizens, not a privileged few. GGA’s role in this initiative includes working to build coalitions of anti-corruption champions at national and regional levels, engaging governments, NGOs, and civil society organisations.

 

Programmes

The Court is a bold global initiative designed to hold corrupt leaders and their professional enablers accountable. It is closely aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 16, which promotes peace, justice, and strong institutions. By enabling justice and reducing corruption, the Court can help to ensure that public resources are used for the benefit of all citizens, not a privileged few. GGA’s role in this initiative includes working to build coalitions of anti-corruption champions at national and regional levels, engaging governments, NGOs, and civil society organisations

Programmes

The Court is a bold global initiative designed to hold corrupt leaders and their professional enablers accountable. It is closely aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 16, which promotes peace, justice, and strong institutions. By enabling justice and reducing corruption, the Court can help to ensure that public resources are used for the benefit of all citizens, not a privileged few. GGA’s role in this initiative includes working to build coalitions of anti-corruption champions at national and regional levels, engaging governments, NGOs, and civil society organisations

Advocacy

We focus on securing the signing and ratification of the treaty by as many African governments as possible alongside our global partners, Integrity Initiatives International (III). Through our offices in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, and Ethiopia, we are leading advocacy campaigns and media outreach efforts in partnership with grassroots organisations. Our work also involves navigating complex political landscapes, managing partnerships, and building support from key stakeholders. In August 2024, GGA’s Executive Director of Global Governance Programmes, Ruth Kolevsohn, joined international legal experts in Hamburg, Germany, for a key committee meeting hosted by The New Institute. This meeting marked significant progress toward drafting a model treaty that will guide the Court’s establishment. At GGA, we are guided by our theory of change, which emphasises that effective governance and active citizenship reduce poverty, create jobs, and promote equality. By participating in this campaign, we are advancing accountability and transparency, essential foundations for sustainable development. By supporting the establishment of the IACCourt, GGA is helping to create a future where corruption no longer holds back Africa’s potential. Together, we can foster a continent where good governance benefits everyone.

 

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Mashala Kwape

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Mashala Kwape is Head of International Relations for Good Governance Africa. He is a senior executive with local and international experience, visionary leadership and management skills in strategic planning; building and maintaining partnerships; managing teams and stakeholders; and program design, development and management. Over the last 27 years, my focus has been on media for education development, use of technology in education and youth development in Sub Sahara Africa. I am passionate about transforming learning amongst children, youth and society in general. 

Ruth Kolevsohn

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Ruth Kolevsohn is a governance executive and strategic programme director with over three decades’ experience in fostering collaboration, economic prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship across the public, private, and social sectors. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration specialising in Executive Leadership at the European Institute of Applied Science and Management (EIASM) in Prague. Ruth's expertise spans strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, outreach, and advocacy, with a strong focus on helping to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Before joining GGA, she led multi-award-winning teams across Africa, where she managed complex communication, social mobilisation and coalition building strategies, encouraging dialogue and active citizenry across the continent. At GGA, Ruth’s role involves promoting good governance practices through the organisation’s flagship programmes. Ruth joined GGA in July 2024 and was appointed Executive Director, Global Governance Programmes in August 2024.

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