• Business Integrity Innovations

  • By: Thomas Fox
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Business Integrity Innovations

By: Thomas Fox
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  • Half of the fastest-growing economies are in Africa, and in today's fast-paced, interconnected business world, building networks of reliable partners who put integrity and ethics 1st is crucial. Join us as we bring you inspiring stories, expert insights, and perspectives from the front lines with business and industry leaders who champion ethics and integrity. In each episode, we dive deep into stories and topics about navigating compliance and integrity challenges, building and strengthening a culture of integrity in challenging contexts, and shaping the future of business integrity through collaboration and positive reinforcement of shared values. Whether you are an expert in compliance matters or just beginning your journey, Putting Ethics 1st: Business Integrity Innovations has something for you.
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Episodes
  • Empowering SME’s Through Business Ethics with Fatma Elmaawy

    Empowering SME’s Through Business Ethics with Fatma Elmaawy
    Jan 23 2025
    Business Integrity Innovations is brought to you by the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) and the Compliance Podcast Network (CPN). This podcast is inspired by Ethics 1st, a multi-stakeholder initiative led by CIPE that creates pathways for accountable and sustainable investment in Africa. Companies can use Ethics 1st to standardize their business practices, develop sound corporate governance systems, and demonstrate their commitment to compliance and business ethics. In this episode of Business Integrity Innovations, host Tom Fox and co-host Lola Adekanye sit down with Fatma Elmaawy, founder of Milestones Resource Solutions, to explore her diverse professional background and journey into business ethics and compliance training. Fatma shares her experiences from working in various sectors, including airlines, to founding her own training company that initially focused on sales and customer service but eventually specialized in business ethics. She highlights the challenges SMEs face in environments where corruption is rampant and discusses practical solutions, such as mindset engineering and the three R’s approach (Response, Report, Review), to help businesses operate with integrity. Fatma also touches on the importance of training the trainers to create a ripple effect of ethical practices within organizations and explains how pivotal leadership is in setting the tone for business integrity. The conversation further delves into the success stories of companies that have transformed their compliance cultures and shares strategies for leaders to embed ethical practices effectively. Key highlights: Fatma Elmaawy’s Professional Journey Challenges and Realities of Business Ethics Success Stories and Impact Training the Trainers and Leadership Practical Solutions and Collective Action Resources: Milestones Resources Solution
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    31 mins
  • Building a Corruption - Free Zimbabwe: Doris Kumbawa’s Vision

    Building a Corruption - Free Zimbabwe: Doris Kumbawa’s Vision
    Jan 9 2025
    Business Integrity Innovations is brought to you by the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) and the Compliance Podcast Network (CPN). This podcast is inspired by Ethics 1st, a multi-stakeholder initiative led by CIPE that creates pathways for accountable and sustainable investment in Africa. Companies can use Ethics 1st to standardize their business practices, develop sound corporate governance systems, and demonstrate their commitment to compliance and business ethics. In this episode of Business Integrity Innovations, hosts Tom Fox and Michele Crymes welcome Doris Kumbawa, CEO and Founder of Ethics 360, and the CIPE country representative for Zimbabwe. Doris shares her professional journey and Ethics 360’s crucial role in promoting business integrity and anti-corruption compliance training. She elaborates on the challenges faced by the informal economy in Zimbabwe and the significant impact this economy has, especially on women. Doris discusses the collaborative efforts to formalize informal economy associations and reduce corruption through stakeholder engagement and effective policy recommendations. She also highlights the influence of Ethics 1st, a tech-based platform helping businesses transition towards ethical practices, and her work with organizations like Transparency International and the Environment Social Governance Network of Zimbabwe to promote ethical governance and compliance. This episode provides deep insights into grassroots efforts to combat corruption and foster a culture of ethics and integrity in business. Key highlights: Understanding Zimbabwe’s Informal Economy Ethics 360 and Anti-Corruption Efforts Impact of Ethics First on Small Businesses Collaborations and Training Initiatives Future Vision for Zimbabwe’s Compliance and Ethics Resources: Doris Kumbawa on LinkedIn Ethics 360 on LinkedIn CIPE CIPE Ethics 1st
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    40 mins
  • Collective Action Against Corruption: Insights from Pana Ratanabanangkoon

    Collective Action Against Corruption: Insights from Pana Ratanabanangkoon
    Dec 19 2024
    Business Integrity Innovations is brought to you by the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) and the Compliance Podcast Network (CPN). This podcast is inspired by Ethics 1st, a multi-stakeholder initiative led by CIPE that creates pathways for accountable and sustainable investment in Africa. Companies can use Ethics 1st to standardize their business practices, develop sound corporate governance systems, and demonstrate their commitment to compliance and business ethics. In this episode, Tom and Lola are joined by Pana Ratanabanangkoon, who has over 30 years of experience in the energy industry and is a key figure in the anti-corruption movement. Pana shares his journey from working with Shell in various countries to leading the Thai Collective Action Against Corruption (Thai CAC). He details the evolution of Thai CAC, highlighting its significant growth and innovative strategies in collective action, certification processes, and compliance. Pana also discusses establishing the International Collective Action Network (ICANN) to support similar initiatives globally. The conversation delves into the challenges and motivations driving anti-corruption efforts in the private sector and explores future trends, including the potential role of AI in enhancing compliance programs. Key highlights: Pana’s Professional Background Role in Anti-Corruption Efforts Evolution of Thai CAC Challenges and Experiences Future of Anti-Corruption Initiatives Business Solutions to Corruption Resources: Pana Ratanabanangkoon on LinkedIn CIPE CIPE Ethics 1st
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    26 mins

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