A new handbook entitled ISO 37001:2016 – Anti-bribery management systems – A practical guide has been published to assist users of the standard by giving more in-depth guidance and advice about bribery and the measures they can take to eradicate it.
The handbook features examples and advice on how the requirements can be met, supported by a number ...
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The theme of the United Nations 2021 HLPF is “Sustainable and resilient recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic that promotes the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development: building an inclusive and effective path for the achievement of the 2030 Agenda in the context of the decade of action and delivery for sustainable development”. Understanding the ...
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A virtual dialogue with Ms. Tatiana Valovaya, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) and Dr. Liberato (Levi) Bautista, President of the Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO) took place last 8 April, moderated by Mrs. Lidiya Grigoreva, Chief UNOG Liaison Unit.
The World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development was proclaimed by UNESCO at its 40th General Conference in 2019. It is celebrated worldwide on 4th March of each year since 2020. The day offers an opportunity to highlight engineers and engineering’s achievements in our modern world and improve public understanding of how engineering and technology ...
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WFEO partner the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) hosted the special webinar “Recovery with integrity” for UN’s International Anti-Corruption Day on 9 December 2020.
Corruption thrives in times of crisis and the ongoing global pandemic has not been an exception. During the Covid-19 health crisis, fighting corruption can mean the difference between life and ...
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Esteemed members and the community at large,
Today is International Anti-Corruption Day, an important event on our calendar. We are marking it under our 2020 theme which is, “Enhanced collaborations between local, regional and international Anti-Corruption players for Sustainable Partnership.”
In making this statement, I acknowledge the unprecedented impact on economic and societal systems brought about by the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic. At ...
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In Board Level, the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) podcast ‘Women in Focus’, award-winning journalist Catherine Fox speaks to leading female directors about their journey to the boardroom and the ‘one thing they wish they’d known’.
Through a launching each week in October and ...
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The International Standards Organisation (ISO) is an independent, non-governmental organization comprising a global network of national standards bodies. It provides a platform for developing international standards and practical tools through common understanding and cooperation with all stakeholders.
WFEO is a Category A Liaison Organization at ISO.
Since 2018, WFEO has been represented at the ISO Technical Committee ...
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Le webinaire “ISO 37001 – un outil contre la corruption”, s’est déroulée le 30 septembre 2020.
ISO 37001 est la Norme internationale qui permet aux organisations de tout type de prévenir, détecter et traiter les problèmes de corruption. Pour ce faire, elles ont recours à l’adoption d’une politique de lutte contre la corruption, à la désignation d’une personne ...
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The World Federation of Engineering Organisations hosted a successful consultation webinar on the draft International Standard ISO DIS 37000 Guidance for the Governance of Organisations on 11 July 2020. The event was attended by delegates from more than 20 countries.
The proposed structure of the draft ISO DIS 37000 Standard and key areas of interest to WFEO members ...
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