2025-8-22

In March this year, a high-level delegation from Sri Lanka’s anti-corruption agency, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) visited the ICAC for a five-day exchange on integrity building.  The delegation expressed that the success of Hong Kong’s anti-corruption strategies was highly beneficial to their work, and therefore extended an invitation to ICAC for professional sharing in Sri Lanka in the future.  In response, representatives from the Hong Kong International Academy Against Corruption travelled to Colombo in August to conduct a three-day “Capacity Building Programme” (August 19 - 21) for over a hundred CIABOC officers. The programme showcased Hong Kong’s anti-corruption framework and latest strategies, and shared investigative experience and practical insights.

The programme received joint support from the Asian Development Bank and the United Nations Development Programme, both of which have long been committed to advancing development in Sri Lanka and assisting CIABOC in its anti-corruption initiatives.  Delegates from both supporting organisations attended the training sessions and related ceremonies, reaffirming their dedication to promoting integrity in Sri Lanka. The closing ceremony was also honoured by the presence of Mr. Qi Zhenhong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka, whose support added further significance to the event.

The ICAC will continue to provide professional training for anti-graft fighters worldwide in a bid to building a corruption-free world.