International Anti-Corruption Academy

What International Anti-Corruption Academy does

International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) is an intergovernmental organization established by international agreement and operational since 2011, headquartered in Laxenburg, Austria. It is the first international organization dedicated solely to anti-corruption education, training, and research, serving government officials, prosecutors, investigators, compliance officers, and academics from its 81 State Parties and beyond. IACA's core offerings include a Master's degree programme in Anti-Corruption Studies, specialized short courses, the International Anti-Corruption Summer Academy, regional academies, and the long-distance learning programme. It also operates the Corruption Transformation Map, a research platform consolidating curated and machine-augmented content on corruption cases and global integrity trends. Faculty comprises 58 internationally recognized academics and practitioners, supplemented by experts seconded from UNODC, OECD, World Bank, OSCE, Council of Europe, and the EU.

IACA's business model is characteristic of a treaty-based intergovernmental organization. Core operating income is derived from voluntary contributions by State Parties (EUR 1.35 million in 2021), programme-related fees such as tuition and training charges (EUR 607,000 in 2021), and external project funding from corporate and institutional partners. Major external funders include Siemens (multi-year Integrity Partner rounds, with the Evolve round underwriting the IMPACT Project), NAZAHA (USD 874,000 for the GPMC centre), and KBA-NotaSys (EUR 150,000 for the CASH Project). The organization maintains an 11-50 employee headcount and reaches an alumni network of 5,600+ professionals across 90+ jurisdictions. Recent strategic priorities include an Arabic-language Master's, a French edition of the International Anti-Corruption School for Africa and LDCs, and the IMPACT Project integrating AI ethics into anti-corruption practice.

Name

International Anti-Corruption Academy

Legal name

International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA)

Website

https://iaca.int

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) is a treaty-based intergovernmental organization in Laxenburg, Austria providing anti-corruption education, professional training, and research to government officials, compliance practitioners, and academics from its 81 State Parties.

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Product category

Professional Anti-Corruption Education and Training

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption (ABAC) (EDABADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fraud Risk Management & Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption (ABAC) (BPAHAFAL)

Keywords

• Anti-corruption education
• Compliance training programs
• Professional certification courses
• Executive development training
• Academic degree programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Laxenburg

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Academic and Training Programme Fees: Revenue from Master degree programmes (MACS, IMACC, MACC), executive programmes, open trainings, and certification programmes. Fee-based model where participants pay tuition for anti-corruption education and professional development.
2. Voluntary Contributions from Parties: Voluntary contributions from member states to the general budget. Countries including Austria (EUR 800,000), China (EUR 200,000), Malaysia (EUR 100,000), Saudi Arabia (EUR 100,000), Korea, Kazakhstan, Hungary, Cyprus, Finland, Mongolia, Pakistan, Chile, Thailand, and Armenia contribute annually.
3. External Project Funding: Funding from external partners for specific projects including Siemens Integrity Initiative (USD 1.5M-2M per round), Nazaha Initiative on Measurement of Corruption (USD 874,000), and KBA-NotaSys Integrity Fund (EUR 150,000).
4. Extra-budgetary Resources: Balance from extra-budgetary resources for dedicated funds for programmes, activities, and scholarships. Includes income from sales of merchandise and facility rent at Laxenburg campus.

Pricing tiers

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Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IACA is an intergovernmental organization that delivers anti-corruption education, professional training, and applied research through academic Master's degrees, executive and certification programmes, open and tailor-made trainings, and online courses. Its offerings are aimed at anti-corruption professionals, government officials, diplomats, compliance officers, and private-sector leaders across more than 90 jurisdictions, supported by a global network of faculty and partner institutions.

Product overview

The International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) is an international organization providing a comprehensive portfolio of anti-corruption education, training, and research programmes. The offerings are organized as a multi-tiered platform consisting of: (1) Academic degree programmes including the Master in Anti-Corruption Studies (MACS), International Master in Anti-Corruption Compliance and Collective Action (IMACC), and Spanish-language Master en Estudios Anticorrupción y Compliance (MACC), along with open modules for standalone enrollment; (2) Executive and certification programmes including the Integrity Management in Global Enterprises (partnered with TRACE International), Anti-Corruption Collective Action Certificate (ACCA), and sector-specific certifications for business and financial sectors; (3) Open training programmes such as the Summer Academy, International Anti-Corruption School (with French and Spanish editions), Regional Summer Academy, Executive Diploma in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy, and specialized seminars; (4) Customizable Tailor-Made Trainings for organizations; (5) Online learning options including instructor-led and self-paced courses; (6) Research tools including the Global Programme on Measuring Corruption (GPMC), ACA Effectiveness Dashboard, and Corruption Transformation Map (in partnership with WEF). The Academy also supports professional development through Visiting Researchers and Internship programmes, and implements global projects like IMPACT (funded by Siemens Integrity Initiative).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master in Anti-Corruption Studies (MACS) A two-year Master's degree programme consisting of seven modules and a Master thesis, designed for working professionals in anti-corruption enforcement and prevention. Covers corruption, enforcement, public sector, prevention, and progress.
• International Master in Anti-Corruption Compliance and Collective Action (IMACC) Master's programme focusing on private-sector anti-corruption, compliance, and collective action, preparing professionals to guide organizations on anti-corruption compliance strategies.
• Master en Estudios Anticorrupción y Compliance (MACC) Spanish-language Master's programme in Anti-Corruption Studies and Compliance, designed for Spanish-speaking anti-corruption and compliance professionals.
• Open Modules of Master Programmes Individual modules from the MACS and IMACC programmes available for standalone enrollment, allowing professionals to take specific courses without completing the full degree.
• Anti-Corruption Collective Action Certificate (ACCA) Post-graduate certificate programme focusing on collective action approaches to anti-corruption, enabling professionals to implement collaborative integrity initiatives.
• Integrity Management in Global Enterprises Executive programme in partnership with TRACE International, designed for senior compliance, legal and business leaders, combining expert-led discussions, practical insights, and networking in Vienna, Austria.
• Summer Academy (IACSA) Annual intensive summer programme providing anti-corruption training and professional development for working professionals.
• International Anti-Corruption School (French and Spanish editions) Intensive training programme delivered in multiple languages including the French edition for Africa and Least Developed Countries and the Spanish edition.
• Executive Diploma in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy (EDACD) Executive diploma programme focusing on the intersection of anti-corruption efforts and diplomatic practice.
• Regional Summer Academy Regional editions of the Summer Academy held in different locations worldwide (Latin America, Africa, Asia, Middle East, Eastern Africa) to provide localized anti-corruption training.
• Power of the Pen Training programme focused on anti-corruption writing and communication skills for professionals.
• "Best Of" Seminar Condensed seminar format presenting key insights and best practices distilled from IACA's training programmes.
• Business Sector Certification Programme Certification programme designed for business sector professionals seeking specialized anti-corruption credentials.
• Financial Sector Certification Programme Certification programme for financial sector professionals focusing on anti-corruption compliance in banking and finance.
• Tailor-Made Trainings Customized training programmes designed to meet specific organizational anti-corruption and compliance needs, delivered worldwide on request.
• Instructor-Led Online Courses Live online training courses combining real-time sessions with self-study materials including pre-recorded videos, reading materials, and self-assessment quizzes, delivered over three to six weeks.
• Self-Paced Online Courses Self-directed online courses providing resources on various anti-corruption and compliance topics for professionals with different experience levels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 43 international training courses organized, covering more than 5,000 participants from over 90 jurisdictions in two years
• +2 more outcomes

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Technology focussed Yes

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• ICAC (Independent Commission Against Corruption) - Hong KongcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026ICAC signed a Memorandum of Understanding with IACA to enhance exchange of anti-corruption experience and training programmes. This MoU brought ICAC's total number of international anti-corruption partnerships to 10. ICAC Commissioner attended IACA's first European regional anti-corruption conference in Budapest.
• ICMPD (International Centre for Migration and Policy Development)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010ICMPD is a Founding Member of IACA and ratified the Agreement for the Establishment of IACA as an International Organization in January 2011. Both organizations cooperate on migration-corruption nexus and strengthen human rights and rule of law.
• WEF (World Economic Forum) - PACIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJointly developed Corruption Transformation Map with WEF's Partnering Against Corruption Initiative (PACI). IACA co-curated the map till 2023. WEF's Transformation Maps present insights written by experts along with machine-curated content.
• UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for providing specialized training on anti-corruption legislation to Least Developed Countries. IACA-UNODC project for UNCAC implementation training with EUR 510,000 funding.
• UNITAR (United Nations Institute for Training and Research)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint delivery of Master in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy (MACD) and Executive Diploma in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy (EDACD) programmes. IACA and UNITAR partnership for diplomacy-anti-corruption nexus training.
• World Bank - Office of Suspension and DebarmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld Bank experts serve as visiting faculty and lecturers at IACA. Alexandra Manea, Legal Counsel at World Bank, teaches at the Academy. Partnership includes Stolen Asset Recovery Initiative (StAR) collaboration.
• OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed with OECD in July 2014. Continued collaboration on anti-corruption efforts, including OECD Integrity Forum participation. Selected as Integrity Partner under Siemens Evolve Funding Round alongside OECD.
• Basel Institute on GovernancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGemma Aiolfi, Head of Compliance and Corporate Governance/Collective Action at Basel Institute, serves as visiting faculty. Basel Institute selected as Integrity Partner under Siemens Evolve Funding Round alongside IACA.
• Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected as Integrity Partner under Siemens Evolve Funding Round alongside IACA. MACN focuses on collective action against corruption in maritime industry.
• Transparency InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected as Integrity Partner under Siemens Evolve Funding Round. TI is the global anti-corruption movement organization.
• United Nations Global CompactcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected as Integrity Partner under Siemens Evolve Funding Round alongside IACA. UNGC promotes corporate sustainability and anti-corruption principles.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC): UNODC is the UN's primary anti-corruption body, custodian of the UNCAC, and a major funder and partner of IACA. While also a partner, UNODC delivers overlapping anti-corruption training and technical assistance globally, making it both a collaborator and a broad incumbent in this niche.
• World Bank – Office of Suspension and Debarment / StAR Initiative: The World Bank's Stolen Asset Recovery Initiative (StAR) and its debarment office offer related training and tools on anti-corruption, asset recovery, and procurement integrity. World Bank experts also serve as IACA visiting faculty, positioning it as both a partner and a broader-incumbent peer.
• Transparency International: Transparency International is the largest global anti-corruption civil society movement, producing the Corruption Perceptions Index and operating national chapters that deliver advocacy and training. It is a fellow Siemens Integrity Partner and a broad incumbent in the same anti-corruption education and advocacy space.
• OECD Anti-Corruption Division: OECD's Anti-Corruption Division sets global standards (Anti-Bribery Convention, Integrity Forum) and conducts country monitoring. It is a strategic partner of IACA and a broad incumbent shaping the policy and compliance frameworks IACA teaches.

Direct peers

• UNITAR (United Nations Institute for Training and Research): UNITAR is a UN training institute that co-delivers IACA's Master in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy (MACD) and Executive Diploma in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy. It is both a strategic partner and a direct peer delivering public-sector executive education globally.
• Basel Institute on Governance: Basel Institute on Governance operates the International Centre for Asset Recovery (ICAR) and delivers collective-action and anti-corruption training, public-finance management courses, and advisory work. It is also a fellow Siemens Integrity Partner and a direct competitor in anti-corruption capacity-building.
• TRACE International: TRACE International provides anti-bribery compliance training, certification, and due-diligence services to multinational corporations. It is a direct peer and active partner of IACA, co-delivering the Integrity Management in Global Enterprises executive programme.

Regional players

• Hong Kong International Academy Against Corruption: ICAC's Hong Kong International Academy Against Corruption delivers comparable anti-corruption training with the newly launched Nexus learning centre. It is a direct competitor for Asia-Pacific compliance professionals but operates as a regional player focused on Greater China and Asia.

Emerging players

• International Centre for Migration and Policy Development (ICMPD): ICMPD is a founding member of IACA and a Vienna-based intergovernmental organization delivering capacity-building in migration governance, with overlap on the migration-corruption nexus. Comparable as an intergovernmental training provider focused on public-sector capacity building.
• Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN): MACN is an industry-led collective-action initiative against maritime corruption, a fellow Siemens Integrity Partner. It addresses a narrower vertical than IACA but operates the same Collective Action model that IACA teaches through its ACCA certificate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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