Pacific Anti-Corruption Series: Strengthening Transparency, Financial Integrity, and Civil Society Action

Three powerful webinars. One shared mission.

Join civil society leaders, journalists, advocates, and financial oversight professionals across the Pacific to explore how we can tackle corruption, uncover financial crime, and strengthen our governance systems—together.

This free webinar series will unpack key issues affecting the region: Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Organised Crime & Corruption, and Beneficial Ownership Transparency. Designed with Pacific audiences in mind, each session is interactive, practical, and packed with tools and insights to support your advocacy journey.

🌴 Culturally grounded
🗣️ Local voices & stories
📚 Actionable outcomes
🤝 Cross-sector collaboration

Come for the kōrero. Leave with tools, allies, and inspiration.

📅 Event 1

Webinar 1: Anti-Money Laundering (AML) – Risks, Benefits, and the Role of Transparency
Date: 14 May 2025
Time: 12pm-1.30pm (Fiji Time / NZ Time)
Location: Online (Zoom)

🔍 What it covers:
Explore how money laundering affects Pacific communities, why strong AML systems matter, and the vital role civil society plays in promoting transparency. You’ll hear from experts in law enforcement, financial intelligence, and anti-corruption advocacy.

✅ Understand AML basics in a Pacific context
✅ Learn how collaboration can reduce corruption risks
✅ Discover how civil society can take action

🎯 Outcome: Walk away with clear, practical ways to strengthen financial transparency and community safeguards.

📅 Event 2

Webinar 2: Organised Crime – Corruption, Financial Networks & Policy Responses
Date: 28 May 2025
Time: 10.30am-12pm (Fiji Time / NZ Time)
Location: Online (Zoom)

🔍 What it covers:
This session dives into how organised crime operates across the Pacific, from hidden financial networks to state corruption. Learn how investigative journalism, policy innovation, and law enforcement are fighting back—and what role you can play.

✅ Hear from law enforcement, media, and policy experts
✅ Discover real Pacific case studies
✅ Gain tools to support advocacy and reform

🎯 Outcome: Understand how corruption connects across borders and how civil society can help disrupt it.

📅 Event 3

Webinar 3: Beneficial Ownership 101 – Strengthening Transparency & Accountability in the Pacific
Date: 11 June 2025
Time: 12pm-1.30pm (Fiji Time / NZ Time)
Location: Online (Zoom)

🔍 What it covers:
What is beneficial ownership and why does it matter for the Pacific? Learn how secretive company ownership structures fuel corruption—and what tools exist to make ownership more transparent and accountable.

✅ Breaks down a complex issue into plain English
✅ Explore data tools and policy pathways
✅ Learn how CSOs and journalists can push for change

🎯 Outcome: Be equipped to explain, investigate, and advocate for stronger ownership transparency in your country.

🌊 Who Should Attend?

Civil society leaders, journalists, financial sector professionals, youth advocates, government officials, NGOs, academics, and anyone passionate about good governance in the Pacific.

💬 What Makes This Series Unique?

✔️ Talanoa-style conversations and Pacific metaphors
✔️ Local case studies and real-world stories
✔️ Regionally led, culturally relevant

📥 Register Now – Spaces are Limited!