The International Centre for Public Development (I.C.P.D) is a global policy and research institute dedicated to supporting governments in tackling financial crimes. We specialize in combating corruption, illicit financial flows, money laundering, tracing proceeds of crime (movable and immovable) and the abuse of public resources.

The International Centre for Public Development (I.C.P.D) believes that long-term national resilience against fraud must begin with preventive education, targeting young people before they assume positions of authority. Schools and tertiary institutions therefore, present a strategic entry point for cultivating ethical leadership, financial integrity, and civic responsibility.

Our Mission

To equip public and private institutions, schools and partners with practical tools, data, and knowledge that will strengthen their capacity to prevent, respond effectively to financial crimes, and protect public finances.

Our Vision

A world where public funds are protected, institutions are resilient, and citizens benefit from accountable and transparent governance.

OUR CORE VALUES

1. INTEGRITY – Committed to ethical leadership and accountability

2. PARTNERSHIP – We believe in collaborative impact

3. INNOVATION – Using modern tools for old challenges

4. EQUITY – Inclusive solutions that leave no one behind

OBJECTIVES

1. To assist Governments and their institutions to reduce losses through illicit financial dealings, i.e. corruption.
2. To ensure that students are educated on financial crime management before they assume financial positions.
3. Contributing to accountability in the public and private sectors.
4. Assist in the retrieval of tainted properties from workers in the public and private sectors.
5. To ensure that public and private funds are utilized with transparency and integrity. Ensure improved efficiency of the workforce through capacity building.
6. To identify financial loopholes in the public and private institutions through research

CERTIFICATION & COMPLIANCE

I.C.P.D is incorporated as a non-profit organisation limited by guarantee under companies Act 2019 (Act 992) Reg No. CG091251224.

Licenced by the Non-Profit Organisations Secretariat of the Department of Social Welfare, Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection.

Municipal Assembly Licence REG. No. NGO/ AYAWASO/49/07/25 

WHAT WE DO

Our core services and areas of focus include:

1. Financial crime risk assessments and policy reviews

2. Legal and anti-money laundering (AML) advisory

3. Government training and capacity development

4. Awareness crestion on financial crime for schools

5. Data tools and early-warning systems

6. Research and public education on financial integrity

7. Global partnerships for knowledge exchange

POTENTIAL PARTNERS

We work with governments, anti-corruption agencies, international organizations, schools, universities and civil society groups committed to, advancing public financial integrity. These include: Financial Intelligence Centre, Criminal Investigation Department - Ghana Police Service, National Investigation Bureau, Institute of Fraud Examiners - Ghana, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Knutsford University College, Ghana Education Service, Ghana National Association of Private Schools, Ghana Revenue Authority, Controller and Accountant General's Department, Central Banks, Public Insurance Companies.