Rule of Law & Anti-Corruption Center

What Rule of Law & Anti-Corruption Center does

The Rule of Law & Anti-Corruption Center (ROLACC) is a Qatar-based international non-profit organization established in 2013 under the patronage of the Amir of Qatar, following a proposal by HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani at the Third UNCAC Conference of State Parties in Doha in 2009. The organization works in formal partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) to build anti-corruption capacity among governments, anti-corruption authorities, academics, youth advocates, and civil society organizations. ROLACC operates a portfolio that includes structured training programs and an LLM degree in rule of law and anti-corruption; the annual Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award (ACE Award), which has honored 68+ laureates across nine editions; the Global Anti-Corruption Training Platform, a free multi-language e-learning portal co-developed with UNITAR; the Arab Anti-Corruption Academic Initiative in Morocco and Jordan; the Arab Forum on Asset Recovery series; CIFAL Doha (the first UN CIFAL training center in the Gulf); and a publishing program producing journals, newsletters, annual reports, and the Routledge Handbook of Gender and Corruption.

ROLACC does not sell commercial products or services. Its programs are offered free of charge and are funded primarily by the Qatari government with co-funding and co-organizational support from UNODC, UNITAR, the World Bank StAR Initiative, the League of Arab States, and partner universities. The organization is headquartered on the Lusail University campus in Lusail City, Doha, and operates with a small core staff (~10 employees) while executing an event-heavy, internationally distributed program through co-organization with institutional partners. Its distribution reach spans global conferences (COSP side events, regional integrity forums), free digital learning, social media channels, and an active alumni network of ACE Award winners and youth leaders.

Name

Rule of Law & Anti-Corruption Center

Legal name

Rule of Law & Anti-Corruption Center

Website

https://rolacc.qa

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ROLACC is a Qatar-headquartered international non-profit, established in 2013 under Qatari leadership, that builds global anti-corruption capacity through training, academic programs, the annual ACE Award, the UNITAR-co-developed Global Anti-Corruption Training Platform, and partnerships with UNODC, UNITAR, governments, and universities.

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Product category

Anti-Corruption Training and Education

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Other Management Consulting Services (541618), International Affairs (92812)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), International Affairs (9721)

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 training
• Rule of law education
• Integrity capacity building
• Asset recovery forums
• Public sector governance

Headquarters

HQ city

Doha

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government and institutional funding: ROLACC was established under Qatari leadership in 2013. As a Qatar-based international organization, the center operates primarily on funding and institutional support from the Qatari government, with co-funding and co-organizational contributions from international partners such as UNODC and UNITAR. The organization does not sell commercial products or services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ROLACC is a Qatar-based non-profit international center that delivers anti-corruption training, education, awards, and capacity-building programs. It operates the annual Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award (ACE Award), the Global Anti-Corruption Training Platform jointly with UNITAR, an LLM degree program, the Arab Anti-Corruption Academic Initiative, the Arab Forum on Asset Recovery, and CIFAL Doha — all in partnership with UNODC and under the patronage of the Amir of Qatar.

Product overview

ROLACC is a Qatar-based international organization established in 2013 that operates a multi-component portfolio focused on anti-corruption education, training, and awareness. The organization functions as a platform-plus-initiatives model, offering: (1) structured training programs and an LLM degree for capacity building; (2) the annual ACE Award recognizing anti-corruption excellence globally; (3) the Global Anti-Corruption Training Platform developed with UNITAR providing free e-learning; (4) the Arab Anti-Corruption Academic Initiative standardizing anti-corruption curricula in universities; (5) the Arab Forum on Asset Recovery facilitating regional cooperation; (6) CIFAL Doha as the Gulf region's first UN training center; and (7) publications including journals and newsletters. The organization partners primarily with UNODC and operates under Qatari leadership.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award (ACE Award) Annual international award recognizing individuals and organizations making significant contributions to anti-corruption efforts across five categories: Lifetime or Outstanding Achievement, Academic Research and Education, Youth Creativity and Engagement, Innovation or Investigative Journalism, and Safeguarding Sports from Corruption. Held in rotating cities with 1,500+ participants at recent editions.
• Global Anti-Corruption Training Platform Joint platform with UNITAR providing free e-learning resources on anti-corruption topics including digital tools for anti-corruption, human rights, and sustainable development. Offers UN-recognized certificates upon completion and is accessible globally in multiple languages (English, Arabic, Spanish).
• ROLACC Training Programs Training programs organized by ROLACC for public officials and professionals focused on anti-corruption, integrity, transparency, access to information, public procurement integrity, sports integrity, and cyber fraud investigation. Delivered in partnership with national authorities such as Qatar's Administrative Control and Transparency Authority.
• LLM Degree Program in Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Master of Laws degree program focused on rule of law and anti-corruption studies offered in partnership with academic institutions.
• Arab Anti-Corruption Academic Initiative Regional academic initiative developed with UNODC to enhance anti-corruption education across Arab universities through standardized curricula and faculty development. Programs operate in Morocco and Jordan, integrating anti-corruption into law school curricula across the Arab world.
• Arab Forum on Asset Recovery Regional forum series addressing asset recovery challenges in Arab states through working groups, special sessions, and knowledge sharing on legal frameworks and cooperation mechanisms. Forums held in Doha, Marrakesh, Geneva, and Tunis in partnership with the Stolen Asset Recovery (StAR) initiative of the World Bank and UNODC.
• CIFAL Doha First CIFAL (International Centre for Training and Logistics) center in the Gulf region, focusing on anti-corruption, financial crimes, cybercrimes, public procurement, and compliance training. Part of the global CIFAL network under UNITAR's coordination.
• ROLACC Publications (Annual Reports, Journals, Newsletters) Publishing division producing Annual Reports, academic journals, newsletters, and library resources on rule of law and anti-corruption topics. The ROLACC Library serves as a digital repository for anti-corruption resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• 68 outstanding recipients from various countries honored across 9 editions of the ACE Award
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNODC is ROLACC's primary international partner. The organizations co-organize the annual ACE Award, COSP side events, the Global Mentorship Programme, and the GRACE (Global Resource for Anti-Corruption Education and Youth Empowerment) initiative. UNODC also co-developed the Arab Forum on Asset Recovery. Dr. Ali Bin Fetais Al Marri serves as the UNODC Special Advocate for the fight against corruption.
• United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNITAR and ROLACC jointly operate the Global Anti-Corruption Training Platform — a free e-learning portal hosting anti-corruption courses in multiple languages with UN-recognized certificates. The platform covers topics such as digital anti-corruption tools, human rights, sustainable development, and public procurement integrity.
• University of SussexsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Sussex is listed as one of ROLACC's institutional partners on the organization's website, suggesting collaboration on academic research, publications, or knowledge exchange in anti-corruption and rule of law.
• European Public Law Organization (EPLO)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPLO co-organized the high-level launch of the Routledge Handbook of Gender and Corruption at COSP 11 (December 2025) alongside ROLACC, bringing together scholars, policymakers, and integrity leaders from across the world.
• CIFAL Global Network (hosted by ROLACC/CIFAL Doha)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIFAL Doha is the first CIFAL center in the Gulf region, established under ROLACC's umbrella. CIFAL centers are part of a global network of training hubs for cities and local governments under UNITAR's coordination, focusing on anti-corruption, financial crimes, cyber crimes, and public procurement. CIFAL Doha provides free e-learning and in-person training to government officials and professionals.
• Administrative Control and Transparency Authority (Qatar)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQatar's principal oversight body for public sector integrity. ROLACC and the Authority co-organize regular training programs on Qatar's Law Regulating the Right to Access Information (Law No. 9 of 2022), targeting public officials. Multiple training sessions were held in 2024 (May, October, December) and a regional workshop in September 2025.
• Anti-Corruption Commission (Palestine)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Palestinian Anti-Corruption Commission co-organized the Regional Workshop on the Implementation of the Law Regulating the Right to Access Information (September 2025) alongside ROLACC, the Qatar Administrative Control and Transparency Authority, and the League of Arab States.
• League of Arab StatessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe League of Arab States co-organized the Regional Workshop on the Right to Access Information (September 2025) with ROLACC and anti-corruption authorities from Qatar and Palestine, involving experts from 15 Arab countries.
• University of Iringa (Tanzania)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe University of Iringa co-organized the Tanzania Integrity Forum 2024 (Dar es Salaam) alongside ROLACC, under the auspices of UNODC. The forum brought together African integrity leaders to discuss corruption threats and promote transparency reforms.
• Lusail University (Qatar)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLusail University hosts ROLACC's headquarters and co-organizes academic events, including a distinguished lecture by H.E. Dr. Mamadou Tangara (Gambia FM and ROLACC Board Member) in April 2025, promoting legal and political awareness among students.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Basel Institute on Governance: Swiss-based non-profit delivering anti-corruption, asset recovery, and governance training, research, and advisory. Operates a similar combination of training programs, asset recovery initiatives, and policy engagement targeting practitioners in government and civil society.
• Transparency International: The leading global civil society anti-corruption organization. Like ROLACC, it operates internationally to promote transparency, publishes flagship indices (CPI), and engages governments and civil society — but as a Berlin-headquartered NGO rather than a state-sponsored center.
• U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre: A Norway-based resource centre providing research and training on anti-corruption for development partners. Comparable in its anti-corruption training and knowledge-product focus, though it serves primarily donor and practitioner audiences rather than state-level convening.
• International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA): IACA is a close direct peer — an international anti-corruption training and education organization offering degree programs, professional training, and executive education. Both IACA and ROLACC operate as intergovernmental centers delivering anti-corruption capacity building globally.
• UNCAC Coalition: A global civil society network of 700+ organizations promoting UNCAC implementation. Comparable peer in mission and stakeholder engagement, though it operates as an advocacy coalition rather than a training/awards center.

Broad incumbents

• United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC): UNODC is ROLACC's primary strategic partner and the lead UN body on anti-corruption (UNCAC implementation). It operates on a far larger global scale with full UN mandate, making it both collaborator and the dominant incumbent in the same anti-corruption capacity-building, training, and policy space.
• OECD Anti-Corruption Division: The OECD's division leads on the Anti-Bribery Convention and broader governance work targeting governments and multinationals. A broad incumbent that overlaps with ROLACC's policy, training, and standards-setting remit but operates at OECD-wide scale.
• CIFAL Global Network (UNITAR): UNITAR's global network of training centres, of which CIFAL Doha (a ROLACC subsidiary) is the Gulf's first member. UNITAR is the platform partner for ROLACC's e-learning and the umbrella organization for its training delivery, making it both an infrastructure partner and an adjacent incumbent.
• World Bank StAR Initiative (Stolen Asset Recovery Initiative): Joint World Bank–UNODC initiative on asset recovery, a co-organizer of ROLACC's Arab Forum on Asset Recovery. A broad incumbent that overlaps on asset recovery policy and capacity building, with significantly greater global mandate and resourcing.

Emerging players

• Global Integrity: Independent non-profit producing evidence-based research and tools on governance and anti-corruption. Comparable as a niche think-and-do tank in the anti-corruption evidence and capacity-building space, though smaller in scale and focused on Africa and the Americas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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