ABOUT US

Advancing Financial Integrity and Public Accountability Worldwide

Policy Consultation and Anti-Corruption Forum

The International Centre for Public Development (ICPD) 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.

Our Mission

To equip public institutions 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

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. Data tools and early-warning systems

5. Research and public education on financial integrity

6. Global partnerships for knowledge exchange

OUR KEY PARTNERS

We work with govrrnments, anti-corruption agencies, international organizations, 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 Revenue Authority, Controller and Accountant General's Department, Central Banks, Public Insurance Companies.

Economic & Organized Crime Office

Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition

Office of the Special Prosecutor

PROGRAMS AND FOCUS AREAS

Strengthening institutions. Combating financial crime. Advancing public accountability.

What Drives Our Work

At ICPD, our programs are shaped by one goal: empowering nations to detect, prevent, and respond to financial crimes while strengthening systems of transparency, accountability, and public integrity.

Key Programs

1. Anti-Corruption & Financial Crime Prevention Support to develop national strategies and legal frameworks. Technical assistance in investigation and enforcement

2. Capacity Building & Training

Workshops for public officials, law enforcement, and regulators. Curriculum development and e-learning platforms

3. Public Financial Management Reform

Enhancing budget transparency and expenditure tracking. Promoting participatory governance

4. Digital Tools & Data Systems

Creating tools to detect illicit financial flows. Promoting e-governance and financial data transparency

5. Research & Policy Development

Publishing studies on corruption trends and vulnerabilities. Supporting evidence-based policy-making

6. International Cooperation & Advocacy

Hosting forums and regional dialogues. Collaborating with multilateral bodies and CSOs

7. ICPD Critical Financial Crime Targets

OUR TEAM

The International Centre for Public Development is guided by a committed leadership and management team that ensures professionalism, accountability, and impact across all our initiatives. Our team is composed of:

Head of Legal and Secretary to the Board – providing legal guidance and ensuring sound governance.
Head of Programs and Public Relations – leading program development, stakeholder engagement, and external communications.
Centre Coordinator – overseeing day-to-day operations and organizational effectiveness.
Head of Finance – managing financial integrity, resource allocation, and compliance.
Head of Research – directing evidence-based studies to inform policy and practice.
Research Volunteer – supporting the research unit with innovation and fresh perspectives.

To maintain flexibility and excellence, researchers and training facilitators are engaged on an outsourced basis for specific training programs, ensuring that the Centre draws on the best expertise available for each initiative.