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1 Play this video by Jana MittermaierJana Mittermaier
Head of Transparency International Liaison Office to EU

2 Play this video by Cecilia MalmströmCecilia Malmström
Commissioner for Home Affairs, European Commission

4 Play this video by Cobus de SwardtCobus de Swardt
Managing Director, Transparency International

8 Play this video by Philippe LegrainPhilippe Legrain
Bureau of European Policy Advisors (BEPA)

9 Play this video by Hendrik BourgeoisHendrik Bourgeois
Vice President of European Affairs, General Electric

11 Play this video by Hugo BradyHugo Brady
Senior Research Fellow, Centre for European Reform
Assessing the state of corruption in the EU
12 Play this video by Jakub BoratynskiJakub Boratynski
Head of Organised Crime, DG Home, European Commission

13 Play this video by Luis de SousaLuis de Sousa
President, Transparency International Portugal

14 Play this video by Ben RoseBen Rose
Solicitor and Founding Partner, Hickman and Rose Solicitors

15 Play this video by Sylvia SchenkSylvia Schenk
Senior Advisor for Sport, Transparency International

17 Play this video by Carl DolanCarl Dolan
Policy Officer for private sector, Transparency International Liaison Office to the EU

18 Play this video by Jermyn BrooksJermyn Brooks
Member of International Board, Transparency International

19 Play this video by Sony KapoorSony Kapoor
Managing Director, Re-Define

20 Play this video by Eric DucoulombierEric Ducoulombier
DG Internal Market, European Commission

22 Play this video by Roderick ParkesRoderick Parkes
Stiftung fur Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)

25 Play this video by Bo RothsteinBo Rothstein
August Rohss Chair in Political sciences, University Gothenburg, The Quality of Government Institute

26 Play this video by Marcus CornaroMarcus Cornaro
Director, Neighbourhood, European Commission

27 Play this video by Mariusz WitalisMariusz Witalis
Partner - Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services, Ernst & Young

29 Play this video by Angelique KeijsersAngelique Keijsers
Partner - Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services, Ernst & Young

30 Play this video by Peter TauszPeter Tausz
Head of private sector programme, Transparency International Hungary

31 Play this video by Nicholas IlettNicholas Ilett
Director for General Affairs, European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF)

33 Play this video by Christian ServenayChristian Servenay
Deputy Head of Unit- Public Procurement Policy, European Commission

34 Play this video by Uwe KrenzUwe Krenz
Member of FIEC-EIC Working Group "Ethics", EIC Treasurer

36 Play this video by Cobus de SwardtCobus de Swardt

Closing Remarks
38 Play this video by Jana Mittermaier InterviewJana Mittermaier Interview
Head of Transparency International Liaison Office to EU

41 Play this video by Angelique Keijsers - InterviewAngelique Keijsers - Interview
Partner - Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services, Ernst & Young

Agenda

Wednesday 7 December 2011

This event is being broadcast live from Brussels at 09:00 CET. Check your local Timezone here

8:30-9:00
Registration and refreshments
9:00-9:05
Welcome
Jana Mittermaier, Head of Transparency International Liaison Office to EU (confirmed)
9:05-9:30
Opening statements
Cecilia Malmstrom, Commissioner for Home Affairs, European Commission (confirmed)
Cobus de Swardt, Managing Director, Transparency International (confirmed)
9:30-10:15
Is corruption and lack of transparent governance at the root of the EU’s crisis?
Fraud and corruption have been at the heart of Europe’s sovereign debt crisis, highlighting deep flaws in the integrity systems of  the public and private sector. The EU’s response to these events has also raised concerns about the nature of democratic governance and accountability at this level. Could increased transparency have prevented these problems? Looking forward, how can the EU combine greater transparency, more effective decision-making and a zero-tolerance approach to corruption?

Chair: Shirin Wheeler, BBC (confirmed)

Keynote addresses:
Monica Macovei, MEP (confirmed)
Philippe Legrain, Journalist and Commentator (confirmed)
Fabian Delcros, Director for European Government Affairs, General Electric (confirmed)
Guy Verhofstadt MEP, former Prime Minister of Belgium (tbc)
10:15-10:30
Q&A session
10:30-11:00
Morning refreshments
11:00-11:45
Assessing the state of corruption in the EU

Just how big a problem is corruption in the EU? Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is perhaps the best-known tool for assessing the state of corruption, but other tools and methods exist. The European Commission will also provide a comprehensive overview with a new anti-corruption report beginning in 2013. What do these existing tools show? How can they be combined to greatest effect? What is their role in fighting corruption on the ground?

Chair: Hugo Brady, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for European Reform (confirmed)
Jakub Boratynski, Head of Organised Crime Unit, DG Home Affairs, European Commission (confirmed)
Luis de Sousa, President, Transparencia e Integridade, Associacao Civica (TIAC) (confirmed)
Ben Rose, Founding Partner, Hickman & Rose (confirmed)

11:45-12:00
Q&A session
12:00-12:45
Integrity and transparency in EU financial sector reform

Lack of transparency was at the heart of the 2008 financial crisis – it allowed poor corporate decision-making,, conflict of interest and excessive risk-taking to thrive. It was aided and abetted by the opacity of financial markets and instruments. In response to this analysis, the EU has launched an ambitious programme of financial reform. Will this really result in a more accountable, transparent and sustainable financial system or will it be business as usual?

Chair: Carl Dolan, Policy Officer for private sector, Transparency International Liaison Office to the EU (confirmed)
Steven Maijoor, Chairman, European Securities markets Association (confirmed)
Sony Kapoor, Managing Director, Redefine (confirmed)
Eric Ducoulombier, DG Internal Market, European Commission (confirmed)
Representative, European Banking Federation (tbc)

12:45-13:00
Q&A session
13:00-14:00
Lunch
14:00-15:30
The EU as a global anti-corruption actor

The wave of popular revolts that swept North Africa and the Middle East showed that the EU cannot ignore the existence of pervasive corruption beyond its borders.  Its role in setting corporate standards, trade and development – as well as its increasing diplomatic reach – can have a direct effect on the fight against corruption and improving the welfare of billions. How can the EU ensure a coherent anti-corruption strategy in its external policies?


Chair: Roderick Parkes, Stiftung fur Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP) (confirmed)
Dennis De Jong MEP (confirmed)
Bo Rothstein, August Rohss Chair in Political sciences, University Gothenburg, The Quality of Government Institute (confirmed)
Marcus Cornaro, Director, Neighbourhood, DG Development & Cooperation, European Commission (confirmed)
Mariusz Witalis, Partner - Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services, Ernst & Young (confirmed)
15:30-16:00
Afternoon refreshments
16:00-17:30
Eliminating waste and corruption in EU funds: the role of public procurement
Goods and services procured by public authorities account for approximately 17% of the EU’s GDP and can be an important lever of economic growth. Yet is also an area fraught with corruption risk. EU legislation has an important role in ensure that these funds are used fairly and efficiently, but how effective are the procedures and sanctions? Looking beyond the EU framework, what can member states do and how can they learn from each other?

Chair: Angelique Keijsers, Partner, Ernst & Young (confirmed)
Peter Tausz, Head of private sector programme, Transparency International Hungary (confirmed)
Nicholas Ilett, Director for General Affairs, European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) (confirmed)
Christian Servenay, Deputy Head of Unit- Public Procurement Policy, European Commission (confirmed)
Uwe Krenz, Member of FIEC-EIC Working Group "Ethics", EIC Treasurer (confirmed)
17:30
Closing remarks
Cobus De Swardt, Managing Director, Transparency International (confirmed)

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